Death on the Road is a live CD, LP, and DVD released by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden on August 30, 2005 (CD & LP version), respectively on February 6, 2006 (DVD version). It contains songs which were performed at Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany, on 24 November 2003 during the band’s Dance of Death Tour (20032005).
During the first week after the album’s release, it entered the national charts in several countries; Finland (no. 6), Sweden (no. 7), Norway (no. 12), France (no. 14), Italy (no. 17), Switzerland (no. 17), Spain (no. 18), United Kingdom (no. 22), Ireland (no. 27),the Netherlands (no. 39), India (no.29)
The DVD was released on February 6, 2006. It is a 3 DVD set, with the first DVD being the concert in 5.1 Digital audio, the second DVD being the concert in stereo, and the third DVD being special features, including the documentary listed below, and all promo videos from the Dance of Death album. Reportedly, the first DVD of the set is faulty in many cases, as two of the three guitar tracks’ volume being tuned down, specifically Dave Murray’s track.
The DVD set features a full 70-minute documentary directed by Matthew Amos charting the album’s creation and the subsequent preparations for the following tour. The feature length program includes candid and personal footage of the band during the recording and writing of the album, which is the first time it’s ever been filmed.
In 2005 when Edward the Great was re-released the recording of “Fear of the Dark” from this album was included.
The cover was by Melvyn Grant, and on the carriage are the words ‘Edward and Son Undertakers’, a reference to Eddie.
“Rainmaker” is the 37th single released by Iron Maiden. It is the second single from their 13th studio album Dance of Death. The song was largely written by long-time guitarist Dave Murray. The rainmaker concept was started by vocalist Bruce Dickinson who one day said in the rehearsal studio that the intro riff made him think about raindrops. The song has no connection with the 1995 novel written by John Grisham of the same name. The guitar solo on “Rainmaker” is played by Dave Murray.
The cover is a still taken from the music video directed by Howard Greenhalgh. This single also contains a double-sided poster.
“More Tea Vicar” is a recording of a jam session (similar to “Pass the Jam”) with Bruce Dickinson trying his hand at rapping.
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Iron Maiden - 06 Rainmaker (Live Death On The Road HQ HD)
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