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Like fine wine, Iron Maiden only seems to get better with age - and this concert is a testament to that. The gang is in top form, and their performances are captured in amazing quality by the film crew. The concert performance is top notch and great to watch or listen to. The enthusiasm of the sold out crowds is captured nicely, helping to portray the fun and excitement of an Iron Maiden concert. As always, big stage shows, cute antics on stage and a virtually flawless performance by all band members.
Besides the full concert being captured (from multiple venues around the world), this package comes with a "Behind the Scenes" disk which nicely captures a bit of what goes into each show (from the band's, the crew's and to some extent the fan's perspectives), all without digging too deeply into their private lives.
Either DVD makes this a worthwhile purchase for any Iron Maiden fan - both of them combined makes it an amazing thing to have. My only suggestion is to listen to it on a 5.1 surround system. The stereo mix is superbly done, but of course cannot compare to the 5.1 mix.
What's great about it: Excellent performances expertly captured, great price, great behind the scenes features
What's not so great: NOTHING is not so great about it... c'mon, it's Iron Maiden!!!