The DVD begins rather blandly by following the group around back stage before the performance. The show truly begins minutes later when the lights dim and the band takes the stage to the roaring adulation of the crowd. They instantly launch into "The Wicker Man" and don't stop until they've played all the hits from their previous albums as well as a few from their latest.

Six members strong, the tear through the 18 song, 2 hour set with a ferocity that shows that despite not being as popular as they were, they still perform and give 100 percent. Vocalist Bruce Dickinson, long absent from the lineup, recently returned to the group to record their first studio album in some years and sounds every bit as good as he did years ago. Bassist Steve Harris is a ball of energy that is constantly moving, leaping and exploring every crevice of the stage while playing in the influential, three-finger, triplet style that he pioneered. Drummer Nicko McBrain maintains the beat behind a massive drum set, but never gets lost in the enormity of it all. With three guitarists on the stage, one would think that sound of the individual would get lost. But Janick Gers, Dave Murray and Adrian Smith have learned how to perform as a single, monstrous unit when needed and still maintain an individual style as well.

The following songs are included on the DVD:

The Wicker Man, Ghost of the Navigator, Brave New World, Wrathchild, 2 Minutes to Midnight, Blood Brothers, Sign of the Cross, The Mercenary, The Trooper, Dream of Mirrors, The Clansman, The Evil That Men Do, Fear of the Dark, Iron Maiden, The Number of the Beast, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Sanctuary, Run to the Hills

Video: Shot with numerous cameras (18 to be exact), both fixed and mobile, the footage is always on the move. The stage lighting is captured perfectly on the video, which varies in quality at times depending on the camera being used. For the most part color and sharpness are spot on with only a few distractions now and then.

Audio: This is what really counts on the disc and you get a choice of Dolby Digital 5.1 and 5.1 DTS. The Dolby mix is exquisite and adds just enough of the crowd noise to the rear speakers in the right places to bring out the live concert feel. The bass and guitars blast from the speakers perfectly and only the vocals suffer a few spots of bad mixing with them sounding muffled a time or two. Overall it's a great mix of the live sound that shows why DVD is such a great medium for concerts.

Extras: Despite an entire disc devoted to extras, there are only a few. The second disc has a lengthy feature entitled "A Day in the Life" that follows the group around after the show and interviews the various members of the band, their fans, and road crew. It's slightly interesting, but not as entertaining as the actual concert. There are also single interviews with the band members and both of these sections take up a total of almost an hour. Also included on the extra disc is a photo gallery of the band with commentary by photographer Ross Halfin.

Overall: If you're a fan of the band, or ever were, this is a disc to get. Maiden sounds every bit as good as they did years ago and still put on one great stage devoid of any pyrotechnics and effects. They come out, play as hard as they can and the audience benefits. Combine this with the great sound and picture on the DVD and it's a winning disc.