This IS Relevant: Iron Maiden Releasing Part 3 Of Their DVD History Series

[Whorehey]

This DVD still kicks ass. Dave Murray...what happened to you? Janick Gers killed this band for me.

[Mr. Vengeance]

I've never understood the lack of pro shot stuff from the 1984 tour. The age of video had exploded, and everyone was making videos.

The best I have is the show from Montreal which you can find all over the net now. Just some dude with a camcorder. I love it because it was my first concert and I love to revisit being at that show.

[ashstralia]

This DVD still kicks ass. Dave Murray...what happened to you? Janick Gers killed this band for me.

he's been a good faithful soldier. his solos provide a handy piss break.

[tojoro]

A band that takes care of it's fans!

Another fine gift to the fans from Eddie and the boys! The transfer on the video looks great and the sound is pretty crackin' as well.
The inclusion of 12 Wasted Years is a nice bonus, though I'm not surprised, as the previous two entries were packed as well.
The pairing of Smallwood and Maiden has paid off in so many ways...we're fortunate Steve and Ron had the foresight to take the money they were making, even in the early days, and utilize it to film a show from each tour professionally.
Somewhere On Tour being the exception, and it's absence is explained within the doc, I'm not about to quibble about what's lacking here, as there really isn't very much.
Iron Maiden has done a fine job not only giving the fans what they want, but also in preserving their legacy and maintaining their credibility.
With the passing of Clive Burr recently, this release was a nice farewell to the man, what with all of the live footage of him found within the 12WY portion.

~T.

[Hardrock69]

So far all I have had time for was to watch the 40 minute long NEW documentary......I saw some of the NEC footage during that show. Wow. I cannot wait to watch this.

Maiden is first class all the way.

Said it before and I will play this record again for the 100th time: Ed Van Halen needs to pay some attention to Iron Maiden's business practices regarding their fans.

I love what they do, how they do it, and their fans are ultra-loyal as a result.

[78/84 guy]

There are also multiple pro shot Diver Down tour full concert videos from South America. Caracas, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and perhaps others.

Come on Ed give us a break.

Yep. And I'm sure the band gave permission to film for t.v. so that tells me they own the film.

[78/84 guy]

I've never understood the lack of pro shot stuff from the 1984 tour. The age of video had exploded, and everyone was making videos.

The best I have is the show from Montreal which you can find all over the net now. Just some dude with a camcorder. I love it because it was my first concert and I love to revisit being at that show.

There is a half show from Vegas floating around. But that's all I know of. Besides some on c.d. None of them sound very good.

[Mr. Vengeance]

say what you will about KISS and their money making machine, but they do also give the fans what they want. They may give it to them 500 times, but they get it. KISS documented a ton of their stuff and made a lot available in the KISSology DVDs. Books, CDs, etc. Lot's of it proshot obviously, but it's all there.

Rolling Stones- same thing.

VH really did a shitty job of documenting their history.

[78/84 guy]

But see, there's the problem...

WE think the US Festival is great, but at the very least EVH thinks it was a lousy show because everyone was so hammered....

I don't think we will ever see this one. Because it is sloppy. I think Dave resang his stuff for the 3 or 4 songs that ended up on M.T.V. And it wasn't much better. I have those on the end of my U.S. Fest. boot. I love it but the Brazil shows are way tighter. And I don't remember any video cut outs on them like U.S. Fest or Largo have. If there is a full 81 show from Oakland that's all I need. Ed's a ass for sitting on this stuff !

[Nitro Express]

say what you will about KISS and their money making machine, but they do also give the fans what they want. They may give it to them 500 times, but they get it. KISS documented a ton of their stuff and made a lot available in the KISSology DVDs. Books, CDs, etc. Lot's of it proshot obviously, but it's all there.

Rolling Stones- same thing.

VH really did a shitty job of documenting their history.

A successful band is not a band. It's an organization. The band is the most visible part. KISS has always been a well ran organization and it has always been shamefully commercial. It was always about some solid songs, putting everything into a huge show, and trying to make as much money possible off of it. The fans love it!

I wish Van Halen had more of the KISS attitude. I never felt KISS ever blew their fans off or didn't give them what they wanted. It's a top notch band in my book and frankly if more bands had the KISS work ethic, business sense, and attitude they would be better bands and the fans would be happier. The fans are begging Van Halen to take their money. Please! Come here and take our money! We want to see you guys. Even with that shitty tour with Sam, the fans forgave and came to see Dave.

[78/84 guy]

I fucking swear Ed sat on the Dave shit when Sam was in the band & refuses to release anything with Mike on it because he is out. Its complete bullshit ! I wonder if it was his idea to airbrush Mike from the artwork on HIS website ? Wouldn't put it past him. Hey man my kid has always been a part of this band ! Then give us a 07/08 show where Dave was sounding good. I think Ed said in an interview that he would be willing to release one. But he also said just not right away. ?????? Why not ?????

[ashstralia]

[VHscraps]

I just happened to be on thedoors.com yesterday and was thinking, jeez - cool looking site. These guys know how to milk their fans / give their fans what they want (delete as appropriate!).

The official live boot series, The Bright Midnight Archives just keeps the shows coming - deluxe packages; double vinyl sets of live shows and studio outtakes.

If you look at the credits at the bottom of their page, they emply a company called 'Idea Den' to keep them out there - what they are about is maintaining brands. And, let's face it, that's how they should be thinking of the legacy. Without sites like this, vhnd, and the vhlinks, there is an exceptionally slim 'digital footprint' (to use the jargon).

How long were The Doors active before Morrison died? Five years or so. If VH had a leader with some brains, they'd looking at that website as a key example of how to curate your legacy.

[78/84 guy]

Well they do have a leader again. but I think he would get vetoed anyway ! Lol. Ed just doesn't give a shit about his fans.