1979-1980 Metal For Muthas/World Tour

Here are the shows I have from the legendary first known recording at the Music Machine through to the awesome Rainbow gig in December 1980.

Date	City, Country	Time	Notes
10/09/1979	London, UK	62:48	Innocent Exile cuts in
05/10/1979	East Ham, UK	74:17	T Mullet re-made version
04/02/1980	Edinburgh, UK	51:39	Laurent Tape Transfer, splice in IM fixed by Toxik666
07/02/1980	Wakefield, UK	59:32	Revisited Version, pops Steve sings Pr, RF, IM SW+Im have skips
13/03/1980	Leicester, UK	45:32	A couple of gaps
01/04/1980	London, UK	44:53	T Mullet re-made version
05/04/1980	Kortrijk, Belgium	46:54	Toxik Remaster stereo balanced from good channel
14/04/1980	East Ham, UK	45:42	DVD Rip from Early Days NFT
31/05/1980	St. Austell, UK	77:42	Neil D Master Clone, Ides cuts in
16/06/1980	Wakefield, UK	74:49	Hiss
20/06/1980	London, UK	76:01	Fantastic quality
26/06/1980	Manchester, UK	46:43/41:28	Drifter fades out, 2nd Sanctuary cut
23/08/1980	Reading, UK	58:57	Awesome
02/09/1980	Milan, Italy	55:41	4 bonus tracks
04/10/1980	Hamburg, Germany	33:55	Skip in Sanctuary
05/10/1980	Leiden, Holland	32.24	Very distant low hissy sound
09/10/1980	Stockholm, Sweden	44:15	T Mullet re-made version with complete Drifter
10/10/1980	Gothenburg, Sweden	44:39
11/10/1980	Copenhagen, Denmark	40:22
25/11/1980	Newcastle, UK	44:36/37:16	Only time WIU played live except TOTP
30/11/1980	Manchester, UK	73:57
19/12/1980	London, UK	46:37/38:55	Lots of hiss, pops between tracks
21/12/1980	London, UK	77:24
21/12/1980	London, UK		FM? Probably VHS rip of Rainbow 80

Music Machine, London, UK, 10th September 1979

Track List

01. Wrathchild (4:17)
02. Sanctuary (4:24)
03. Prowler (4:24)
04. Remember Tomorrow (5:41)
05. Another Life (4:06)
06. Running Free (3:35)
07. Transylvania (3:57)
08. Invasion (3:12)
09. Charlotte the Harlot (4:55)
10. Phantom of the Opera (7:30)
11. Iron Maiden (3:52)
12. Innocent Exile (3:41) cuts in

13. Guitar Solo (2:56)
14. Drifter (6:12)

 

Line Up:

Paul Dianno, Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Tony Parsons, Doug Sampson

 

Review

One of my favourite shows due to the fact it has Tony Parsons and the rarely recorded Doug Sampson playing. This show gives a great insight into what Maiden were like before EMI signed them. The songs have a raw feeling to them and the tempo of the songs is slower than what we have come to expect. This version includes Innocent Exile which sadly has the intro cut off.

The quality of the recording I think for a 1979 unsigned band is pretty good, certainly very listenable. This would be in my top ten due to the fact it showcases many songs from the first two albums in their earliest available live recordings.

7/10

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Ruskin Arms, London, UK, 5th October 1979

Track List

 

01. The Ides of March
02. Wrathchild
03. Sanctuary
04. Prowler
05. Remember Tomorrow
06. Running Free
07. Another Life
08. Transylvania
09. Strange World

10. Invasion
11. Charlotte the Harlot

12. Phantom Of The Opera
13. Iron Maiden
14. Innocent Exile
15. Tony Parsons Guitar Solo
16. Dave Murray Guitar Solo
17. Drifter
18. I've Got the Fire

 

 

Line Up:

 

Paul Dianno, Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Tony Parsons, Doug Sampson

 

 

Review:

 

A real gem, a recording of Maiden at the infamous Ruskin Arms. This is an awesome show and shows why EMI signed them a few months later. A great set list, lots of energy, great crowd, great to hear the songs in their pre recorded light, especially The Ides Of March and Innocent Exile.

 

7.5/10

Tiffany's, Edinburgh, UK, 4th February 1980

Track List:

01. Wrathchild (3:19) (cuts in)
02. Sanctuary (3:44)
03. Prowler (4:21)
04. Remember Tomorrow (5:42)
05. Running Free (4:11)
06. Transylvania (4:35)
07. Strange World  (5:37) (slight skip)
08. Charlotte the Harlot (4:43)
09. Phantom of the Opera (7:03) (skip)
10. Iron Maiden (4:54) (cut and splice)
11. Transylvania (4:29)

Line up:

Paul Dianno, Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Dennis Stratton, Clive Burr

Review:

The first recorded show to feature the line up who recorded the debut album. This show was played to promote the forthcoming album as every track of it was played. The sound quality is good due to Laurent's transfer froma tape also my editing has made the show more listenable. Strange World has a tiny skip and Iron Maiden has been patched so we now have the complete song. That aside the band give a good performance aside from Paul who has problems with his voice which starts to tell towards the end of the show. As a result Transylvania is the only encore. The line where Paul says 'One of the road crew, get me a treble whisky or something, for fuck's sake' is classic Paul!

7.5/10

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Unity Hall, Wakefield, UK, 7th February 1980

Tracklist:

 

01. The Ides Of March

02. Wrathchild

03. Sanctuary

04. Prowler

05. Remember Tomorrow

06. Running Free*

07. Transylvania

08. Strange World (cut and splice)

09. Phantom Of The Opera

10. Iron Maiden*

11. Drifter

12. Transylvania

13. I've Got The Fire (cut)*

 

Line up:

Paul Dianno, Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Dennis Stratton, Clive Burr

 

Review:

 

This is one of the must have shows in your cd collection. Days after the Edinburgh gig which Paul was clearly suffering with Steve helps out by taking vocal duties on Prowler, Running Free and Iron Maiden! This alone gives this concert a unique vibe.

However, 'Arry's voice isn't the best (sorry Steve) but it great to hear the main man singing a few tunes. The band apologise a lot about the lack of vocals and promise to come back and play a full show, the crowd don't seem to mind, really getting into the show.

The sound quality isn't the best (make sure you get the revisited version which has the best sound) but the fact you get Steve singing gets you past this as it such a unique event. Strange World has a cut and splice as does Iron Maiden and I've Got The Fire is only the first minute but to me this a treasured show from a young and hungry band who shouldn't have played but did the best job they could under the circumstances.

7.5/10

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Wheelpop Festival, Kotrjik, Belguim 5th April 1980

Track List:

01. Wrathchild (cuts in) (2:18)

02. Remember Tomorrow (3:58)

03. Prowler (5:29)

04. I've Got The Fire (2:56)

05. Running Free (3:18)

06. Transylvania (4:05)

07. Phantom Of The Opera (6:46)

08. Innocent Exile (3:47)

09. Murray Solo (1:31)

10. Stratton Solo (2:50)

11.  Iron Maiden (3:46)

12. Drifter (cuts out) (6:10)

 

Line Up:

Paul Dianno, Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Dennis Stratton, Clive Burr

 

Review:

Another must have show for two reasons, first off it is Maiden's earliest recorded foreign show and secondly the set list is probably the most adventurous Maiden have ever played notably performing I've Got The Fire 4th song in! and a Murray/Stratton solo during a short set!

Due to my remastering of duplicating the good audio channel from the original recording this is a very clear and listenable show and another one of my favourites from the era. Sadly Drifter is cut and Wrathchild fades in which is a really pity given the quality and importance of the show.

8/10

Ruskin Arms, London, UK, 14th April 1980

Track List:

01. Sanctuary (4:54)

02. Wrathchild (3:13)

03. Prowler (4:07)

04. Remember Tomorrow (5:54)

05. Running Free (4:04)

06. Transylvania (5:05)

07. Another Life inc Drum Solo (5:38)

08. Phantom Of The Opera (8:37)

09. Charlotte The Harlot (4:16)

 

Line up:

Paul Dianno, Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Dennis Stratton, Clive Burr

 

Review:

Needs no introduction as a collector of Maiden boots you have the official Early Days DVD don't you? Anyway this is not for trade but is a rare jewel in the crown for us collectors. This showcases Maiden doing a charity gig at their 'home' not long after breaking into the big time complete with Neal Kaye intro!

What I love about this show above all others from this tour is the dialogue between songs, Paul making mentions to people in the crowd e.g. "the boys from Wimbledon wherever they are, ah yes should have known" and the banter from Dennis Stratton, paarticularly the bit where he asks Paul's Mum if it's alright for him to swear! and also Paul blagging a beer late on in the show.

Anyway those of you who have seen the video know the show was a sweatbox and the boys played a blinder, I do like Dennis's backing vocals on this show they really do add something to the songs which IMHO has never been repeated since. There is the odd glitch and Paul comes in too early after the added bit missing from the Sanctuary single but what the hell! The biggest criticism is that the show finishes after Charlotte with Iron Maiden and presumably Drifter missing but that aside a killer boot.

8/10

St. Austell, UK, 31st May 1980

Track List

01. The Ides Of March (cuts in)/Sanctuary (5:17)
02. Wrathchild (3:30)

03. Prowler (4:08)
04. Remember Tomorrow (5:59)
05. Paul's Speech (0:04)

06. Killers (5:08)

07. Running Free (3:42)

08. Another Life inc Drum Solo (5:08) 
09. Transylvania (6:38)

10. Strange World (4:18)
11. Charlotte the Harlot (4:26)
12. Phantom of the Opera (7:56)
13. Iron Maiden (4:12)

14. Public's Call (1:22)
15. Drifter (10:37)

16. I've Got The Fire (4:01)

 

 

Line up:

Paul Dianno, Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Dennis Stratton, Clive Burr

 

Review:

Make sure you get the Neil D version (best one), this is a good recording from the era with the band sounding fairly clear and all instruments audible. The setlist is fairly standard for the era but Maiden play well on the night with the Cornish crowd clearly up for it.

No major suprises here the only thing to point out is the intro cuts in and Phantom Of The Opera ends abruptly. What I do like is that before Iron Maiden Paul makes a mention to the support band, Praying Mantis, which of course he and Dennis would later feature in as did Clive Burr for a stint.

7.5/10

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1981 Killers World Tour

My personal favourite due to Killers being in my opinion Iron Maiden's finest hour. I have included the Bruce introduction shows in this section.

Date	City, Country	Time	Notes
21/02/1981	Derby, UK	41:44/38:21
22/02/1981	Manchester, UK	76:10
26/02/1981	Guildford, UK	72:29	MP3 but has complete Drifter
28/02/1981	Taunton, UK	76:41	Neil D pops, Another Life starts funny some gaps
28/02/1981	Taunton, UK	78:37	Twilight Zone starts abruptly
07/03/1981	Newcastle, UK	78:11
10/03/1981	Sheffield, UK	47:28/37:51
30/03/1981	Milan, Italy	30:14	One of the Milan shows is available but unknown if day or night show
31/03/1981	Reggio Emilia, Italy	74:55
02/04/1981	Goriscia, Italy	59:34	Pops, splice in Murders
03/04/1981	Turin, Italy	73:28
05/04/1981	Zurich, Switzerland	74:02
25/04/1981	Antwerp, Belgium	37:34/43:44	JayPeeZed Master Intro to MITR has cuts
26/04/1981	Leiden, Holland	71:52	SDB
26/08/1981	Leiden, Holland		INCOMING
28/04/1941	Nijmegen, Holland	43:51
29/04/1981	Bremen, Germany	44:17	With 3 Bruce demo tracks
03/05/1981	Hamburg, Germany	71:25
22/05/1981	Osaka, Japan	46:51/40:45
24/05/1981	Tokyo, Japan	73:36	One of the Tokyo shows is available but unknown if day or night show
13/06/1981	Houston, USA	40:57
26/06/1981	Milwaukee, USA	76:41	Superb FM recording
27/06/1981	Lynnwood, USA	73:26
01/07/1981	Largo, USA	43:49	A little fast but complete Drifter
21/07/1981	Albany, USA	42:09
22/07/1981	New York City, USA	39:54
26/07/1981	Allentown, USA	25.25	Toxik Remaster Errors, hiss, pops fixed, equalised
02/08/1981	Long Beach, USA	36:51	NEEDS TRACK SEPERATION
15/08/1981	Stuttgart, Germany	36:56
16/08/1981	Nuremberg, Germany	44:37
23/08/1981	Darmstadt, Germany	59:22	Lots of hiss
06/09/1981	Belgrade, Yugoslavia	57:14	Dejan Master
08/09/1981	Stockholm, Sweden	79:07	Date may be 09/09/91
09/09/1981	Lund, Sweden	76:26	Prowler cut
26/10/1981	Bologna, Italy	74:54
27/10/1981	Rome, Italy	74:37	Free cut, no Murders
27/10/1981	Rome, Italy	77:10	Laurent Tape transfer has Murders but not Sanctuary
28/10/1981	Firenze, Italy	75:40
29/10/1981	Padova, Italy	72:33
30/10/1981	Milan, Italy	59:42/40:05
15/11/1981	London, UK	43:55/52:36
23/12/1981	East Ham, UK	71:58	Inc Prowler but no Prisoner
23/12/1981	East Ham, UK	38:32/45:23	Inc Soundcheck but no Prowler but has The Prisoner!