Live After Death Turns 40: Iron Maiden Unleashes New Collector’s Edition Vinyl

Forty years ago, Iron Maiden unleashed one of the greatest live metal albums ever recorded — Live After Death. Now, four decades later, the iconic album is making a thunderous comeback in a brand-new 2LP collector’s edition color vinyl that’s bound to make every Maiden fan’s heart skip a beat (or maybe start galloping like “The Trooper”).

This 40th anniversary edition is a true celebration of metal history: featuring the original gatefold sleeve artwork, one blue and one yellow 140g vinyl, and even a replica of the World Slavery Tour program. That’s not all — fans will also get the original 8-page booklet, plus a brand-new essay titled “Rime And Punishment: Celebrating 40 Years Of Live After Death”, packed with fresh interviews with Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Rod Smallwood, and legendary cover artist Derek Riggs.

Steve Harris Remembers the Madness

Reflecting on that relentless era, Steve Harris shared:

“We were touring our arses off. It was literally just, ‘record, tour, record, tour’ – we didn’t stop. Rod was cracking the old whip, and that was the right thing to do. I mean, we were totally up for it, it’s not like we were doing stuff that we didn’t want to do. You think you’re invincible – ‘Yeah, we’ll take that on, no problem.’ That’s the way to crack it. It’s the only way for a band like us because we had no radio play whatsoever back then.”

That energy — raw, unrelenting, and electric — is what made Live After Death an untouchable live recording. It wasn’t just a concert album; it was a statement of power from a band that conquered the world with sheer will and heavy metal spirit.

📀 Release Details

• Worldwide release: November 28

• USA release: December 12

• Format: 2LP color vinyl (blue + yellow), 140g

• Includes: Original gatefold sleeve, replica tour program, 8-page booklet + new 40th anniversary essay

Whether you’re a die-hard Maidenhead or just diving into their legendary discography, this reissue is the ultimate way to experience Live After Death — loud, proud, and immortal.

So dust off your denim vest, raise your horns, and prepare to relive one of the most defining moments in metal history. ⚡