Iron Maiden has always been strong in the studio; but live is their forte. Even though they have released live material via A REAL LIVE/DEAD ONE many agree that they never captured the immortal performance of Live After Death. Well Rock in Rio nails it. With 3 guitars and a power not seen since Maiden's glory days, this album will prove that Maiden are back on top. You can spring for the DVD and see it unfold; but the live album is a great compliment. It's crisp, clear and has probably the best live engineering that you can get. New to Maiden makes a great compilation; Maiden fan and you haven't gotten it yet what are you waiting for. I caught the BNW show in Ohio and this is exactly what I heard, same set. So if you have never caught Maiden live this will help until the next tour comes along. Try and find this album with the rare LITHOGRAPH it's a Maiden treasure. Both the CD/DVD are great for your collection. UP THE IRONS.

"Rock in Rio" features the latest lineup of Iron Maiden touring behind their album "Brave New World" in the early 2000s. The setlist leans heavily on this album, with the first six tracks appearing in the "Rock in Rio" track listing. The rest of the gig is a rundown of some of the band's greatest hits, with staples like "The Number of the Beast" and "The Trooper." The addition of "The Clansmen" and "Sanctuary" were nice nods to those that like the occasional deep cuts.

The sound quality is top-notch, and the band is spot-on. You can really feel the energy the band plays with, and the crowd gets so into it you feel like you're there. A must for Maiden fans.

Wow! Maiden gig at Rock in Rio must be one of the best live albums maiden ever recorded (yes, even better than Live After Death). The return of Bruce to lead singing, 3 guitars, awesome sound, great crowd... Not to mention the 2 videos that you can play on your PC after experiencing the music. The video on the second disc is really fun to watch. Better than this, just the DVD. This is a must-have. You won't regret it! :)