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Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast Classic Album

Tim Kirby (Director) Rated:
NR
Format: UMD for PSP
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 156 ratings
IMDb8.1/10.0
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Iron Maiden: The Number of the Beast (Classic Albums) — —
Format Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC
Contributor Tim Kirby
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 20 minutes
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The Number Of The Beast is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential heavy metal albums of all time, including classic metal anthems as "Run To The Hills", "Hallowed Be Thy Name", "The Prisoner", "Children Of The Damned" and of course, the demonic title track!

Product details

  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 4 x 0.5 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Tim Kirby
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 20 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ December 13, 2005
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Eagle Rock Ent
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000BVNRQ2
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 156 ratings

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Jason
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Albums - Iron Maiden: Number of the Beast
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
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This is an excellent documentary of the classic Iron Maiden album Number of the Beast. I highly recommend!
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Tom cat
5.0 out of 5 stars Good.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023
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Another to my collection.
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AngelFall
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the Maiden Fan who has Everything
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2008
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I recently purchased this DVD thinking that I probably owned half the footage on it already, but the price was right, and I figured it might have a clip or two I hadn't seen before. But actually I was very surprised. This DVD is made up of interviews with the band members, plus producer Martin Birch, and manager Rod Smallwood, and they take you back in time to 1982, and how The Number of the Beast album came to be. It's filled with cut up clips of the Beast concert, (available in it's entirety on Iron Maiden: The Early Years Part 1)and it shows Adrian Smith twanging away at the signature licks from various tracks off the album-- it's really cool to hear those rhythms coming out of a little studio amp without the production and mixing, etc. This DVD is a great time capsule, and it reminds you of just how perfect this album is. And how 26 years ago, four British upstarts rode that New Wave of British Heavy Metal into a World-Wide Conquest that still stands the test of time even today. So if you've already got everything Maiden, and you want to relax and have a pint with the boys, and go back to when one of the Greatest Heavy albums of all time was created, this is the DVD for you.
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W. Crowsey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Insights to the classic album
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2023
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So good, I watch it over and over.
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Stepan Spoonwalla
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally. A music film by Amazon that’s well worth watching.
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019
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Excellent. It had what music documentaries should have: lots of input by band members. I loved this album in my twenties, but that was long ago; this documentary didn’t disappoint. Showed the band as they are, and showed the story, very low-key, down to earth. Having Dave Mustaine in there was potentially worrisome because he can be a real twat, but even he was low key for a change. Excellent job all around; top notch.
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Brian
1.0 out of 5 stars I bought this dvd cause i grew up with this ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2015
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I bought this dvd cause i grew up with this band and was familiar with the cd. Sorry to say that this dvd is lacking in sound quality and video quality as well seeing this among viewing the dvd i did send it back as i felt unsatisfactory with quality of this purchase.
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Rico Suave
5.0 out of 5 stars Great look back at classic Maiden
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2019
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Well done episode with lots of commentary from the band members as well as from producer Martin Birch with regards to the making of the album. Highly recommended for fans old and new of the mighty Iron Maiden. Up the Irons!
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gary j notley
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Buy
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2001
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Even if you were not a huge Maiden fan in the 80s this DVD is really worth getting. This is not another run of the mill documentary, but a well informed doc that highlights the Number of the Beast album from beginning to end. The storys behind the songs, the interviews, and the never before seen footage will make this a staple in your DVD player. The sneek peek at the new Rock in Rio DVD IM is putting out is worth the money alone. It was also nice to see old drummer Clive Burr, and I was saddened by his illness. Our prayers go out to you Clive "up the hammers"
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Angelo E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Eccezionale!!! 🤩🤩
Reviewed in Italy on October 25, 2022
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Uno dei migliori lavori, fatto davvero bene!! Immancabile per chi, come me, ama la band ea loro storia. Dvd ricco di materiale, davvero strepitoso!!!
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Zabdi
5.0 out of 5 stars Iron Maiden Documental
Reviewed in Mexico on October 14, 2020
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Excelente como siempre mis productos llegan antes de lo tiempo estimado muchas gracias
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Angelika Shield
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2017
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What we wanted and awesome service as always Amazon :)))
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Kindleユーザー
2.0 out of 5 stars ライブシーンは少しだけ。
Reviewed in Japan on September 1, 2009
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ほとんどメンバーへのインタビューでした。
ライブはえっ！これだけ？で終わっちゃいました。
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Dr Nick
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2003
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Beast was, and remains, one of the best releases from Iron Maiden. Now this DVD tells the story behind the making of the album, and it is great viewing.
Most of the songs are given a good in depth analysis, with the exception of Invaders and Gangland (which are used as background music).
The hours spent trying to get the first four lines of the title track "just right" made me smile, and the release of frustration by Bruce when he finally gets to do the scream is evident.
Steve H talks about where he got the idea for "...Beast", and Adrian plays parts of the song on his guitar.
In fact, each band member adopts a role, Steve does the majority of the analysis of the songs, Adrian also contributes to this (especially 22 Acacia Avenue, which he originally wrote age 18 and then forgot!), and does all the live playing. Dave Murray drops in anecdotes and more general comments on the history of the band, and Clive Burr is produced to talk about his feelings on his time in the band.
Martin Birch is back behind a mixing desk, and plays around with the tracks to show details of what is on tape.
And Bruce takes the role of main presenter, moving from the interview room to deepest Cornwall (I think), where he describes the concept of "The Prisoner" (remember the TV series?), how he came up with the rhythm whilst having a go on Clive's drumkit, and Rod Smallwood's fumbling call to Patrick McGoohan seeking permission to use part of the soundtrack. He also tells of how he joined the band, and the way the band developed into one of the biggest rock bands in the world.
Run to the Hills, which was the first single, and got to #7, is discussed with clips from the promo video, and Hallowed Be Thy Name is obviously a band favourite, remaining in the live set to this day. "Children..." is also run through fondly, Adrian on guitar and Steve talking about the inspiration and the fact that whilst they may write slow numbers, they never manage to stay slow 'till the end.
Even the cover artwork is discussed. And of course, various journalists are interviewed (Mick Wall is especially full of stories). Some myths surrounding the album are dismissed, although the car crash + nuns + repair bill is apparently true! Other guests include Dave Mustaine, and Nicko McBrain, who toured with the band as part of the support act, and got to dress up as a devil for the Maiden show.
There is a spattering of live footage throughout the DVD, from Paul Di Anno's era right up to Rock in Rio, although a lot of it seems to come from the Powerslave/Live After Death era.
And stories from the US tour are especially funny (pickets, burned albums, and a chap with a huge cross on wheels in one concert).
One poigniant fact is that none of the current line-up realised that Clive Burr was ill (multiple sclerosis) until this DVD was recorded. they have since started a benefit fund and held charity gigs for him.
Good for them.
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