This hugely popular live album from 1985 stands out, right down to the brilliant cover artwork from Derek Riggs. The music endures, too, with a set-list that offered a good selection from Iron Maiden's first five studio records.
Live After Death was made up of two performances during Iron Maiden's World Slavery tour: one at the Long Beach Arena in Southern California, the other at London's Hammersmith Odeon. In assembly, the tracks were mixed to mimic the experience of a single Iron Maiden gig, giving the listener a true sense of what it's like to hear them in person.
Highlights included fan favourites like "The Number of the Beast," "Hallowed Be Thy Name," and a scorching version of "Aces High." Live After Death remains the best-selling live album of Iron Maiden's stellar career, and it is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal live albums of all time.
That's it from me today - I'll be back tomorrow with our runner up. But before then, I shall leave you in the capable hands of Graeme Tony Samways, who will be unveiling our bronze medallist a little later. Any ideas what it could be?
Best Ever Albums score 77/100.
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