Iron Maiden / Pro-Shot Live Collection 1990-1991 Vol. 1

“No Prayer on the Road ’90-91” remains a largely uncharted territory in the Iron Maiden archive. Now, a deluxe four-disc set featuring the finest footage from this tour has arrived! While Maiden has left behind powerful audio and visual recordings from every era, the “No Prayer on the Road ’90-91” tour is an exception; it has been ignored by the official camp, and there are no full soundboard recordings or pro-shot videos available. Yet, precisely because of this scarcity, enthusiasts worldwide have been tirelessly searching for the definitive recording. This release compiles the very best footage selected by those dedicated fans. It includes three audience-shot recordings and one compilation of rare pro-shot material. Let’s take a look at each one. [Disc 1: Stockholm Show, November 10, 1990] Disc 1 immediately presents the top contender—an exceptional audience-shot recording that Maiden completists regard as the tour’s best. Seven different video versions of this Stockholm show are known to exist, most of which are of a caliber that defines the tour. Among them, this release features “Version 5,” highly acclaimed as the pinnacle of quality. It is the absolute best of the best, digitized directly from the original master. The quality is truly magnificent. While it may appear to be a standard audience shot at the start, the view becomes spectacular once the show begins and the camera angle stabilizes. Filmed from a 45-degree angle looking down from the right side of the stage (Janick Gers’ side)—likely from the second-tier seating—there are almost no obstructions, offering a superb, direct view of the stage. Although there is some distance, the bold use of the zoom makes you forget it. The camerawork never misses a highlight, and the footage remains stable with minimal shake, even when zoomed in tight. Considering that video camera technology was still evolving in 1990, the person behind the camera was clearly a skilled expert accustomed to filming. The show, captured with stunning visual beauty, presents the magnificent world of the “No Prayer on the Road” tour. Unfortunately, it is not a 100% complete recording—missing some footage during the latter parts of “Heaven Can Wait” and “Sanctuary”—but it is packed with rare songs and scenes. The absolute highlight is the giant Eddie during the song “Iron Maiden”! It is a common misconception that this tour only featured the “stilt-walking” Eddie; in reality, an Eddie designed specifically for the *No Prayer for the Dying* era was prepared, bursting forth from a massive stone sarcophagus! You can witness this high-impact scene—reminiscent of *Live After Death*—with a completely unobstructed view. Another must-see moment occurs during “2 Minutes to Midnight.” The song starts off smoothly, but after a while, Bruce Dickinson’s vocals cut out… It seems he had a run-in with an audience member in the front row, as he walks to the edge of the stage and gets into a confrontation. Not only is his “come here” gesture rare to see, but the footage also captures the fan responding with a provocation of their own! It is truly a release that earns the stamp of approval from die-hard fans; a masterpiece that offers far more than just superb image quality. [Disc 2: Munich Concert, December 3, 1990] While Disc 1 offered beautiful, direct-from-master visuals, it was unfortunately marred by a few minor cuts. Disc 2—featuring the Munich concert—makes up for that disappointment. Although the picture quality and freshness fall slightly short of Disc 1, the fact that it captures the entire show is fantastic. Unlike Disc 1, the camera angle is from the left side of the stage (Dave Murray’s side), yet it still offers a direct view free from the obstruction of front-row audience members. Furthermore, it features dynamic, high-impact shots that utilize zooming much more frequently than Disc 1. The rarity of seeing the full show captured with this level of quality is exceptional. It is particularly valuable for its lineup of new tracks—such as “Public Enema Number One,” “Holy Smoke,” and “No Prayer for the Dying”—showcasing a string of great songs that were performed only on this tour and subsequently ignored. “The Assassin” and “Hooks In You,” in particular, were performed exclusively during the European leg of the tour—a veritable barrage of rare songs seldom heard in Maiden’s history. Just as the setlist is rare, so too is the sight of Maiden performing it; the band returned to a stripped-back stage setup, allowing the four frontmen to tear across the stage with wild energy. While Janick, Bruce, and Steve are known for their intense stage presence even today, here we see Dave also sprinting from side to side. That restless, high-octane energy defines the “No Prayer on the Road” tour; it offers a chance to fully experience a spectacle unique to this specific run of shows. [Disc 3: Philadelphia Concert, January 29, 1991] The third disc captures a superb audience recording from the North American leg in Philadelphia. If Disc 1 represents the pinnacle of their European footage, this stands as the pinnacle of their North American footage. Similar to the Munich recording on Disc 2, this offers an excellent view looking directly at the stage from the second-tier seating on the left (Dave’s side). Although a shadow briefly crosses in front of the camera during the opening track, “Tailgunner,” it quickly clears, revealing a magnificent, full-screen view of the performance. While “The Assassin” and “Hooks In You” had already been dropped from the setlist by this point, the resulting tighter set and the band’s thoroughly seasoned performance make for an even more intense experience. Bruce is particularly outstanding here; those high notes—which had become increasingly difficult for him to hit starting in the mid-80s—soar effortlessly. He maintains a powerful, robust vocal style distinct from the more delicate approach he adopted after rejoining the band, nailing even the high notes in “Run To The Hills” with precision. To deliver a vocal performance like this during a show in the latter half of the tour—and during the encore, no less, after he had already been singing and moving energetically for the entire set—is truly remarkable. He is in peak form, rivaling his performances from the “Beast on the Road” (1982) and “World Piece” (1983) tours. It is a crying shame that this vocal performance was never officially documented; it is a display of vocal prowess known only to the die-hard fans who delve into audience recordings. [Disc 4: Pro-Shot Collection] As previously mentioned, there is no full pro-shot concert recording for the “No Prayer on the Road” tour. However, shorter pro-shot clips do exist. Disc 4 is a compilation that gathers all of these together. The content is incredibly diverse, ranging from footage of official-quality pro-shot caliber to interviews interspersed with live clips, TV commercials, and more. We have rounded up every piece of footage featuring even a glimpse of pro-shot live performance, compiling ten different programs in total. The highlights are undoubtedly the Japanese program “Iron Maiden Special” and the “Roskilde Festival 1991” footage. The former mixes pro-shot live performances with interviews and features Japanese subtitles, allowing you to hear directly from the band members, who were fired up and eager to resume their activities. Also absolutely unmissable are the live performances of “Public Enema Number One” and “Hallowed Be Thy Name.” “Public Enema Number One,” in particular, stands out as the only complete multi-camera pro-shot recording of the song. Given that it hasn’t been played live in ages, this is an incredibly rare pro-shot document—the kind of thing you might never see again. Then there is the stunning, official-quality pro-shot footage from the “Roskilde Festival 1991.” Although it covers only two songs—”Run To The Hills” and “Sanctuary”—this is the only place to witness the high-energy “No Prayer on the Road” stage show in such pristine, official-grade quality. With three superb audience-shot recordings (acclaimed even by die-hard fans) and this collection of rare pro-shot footage, the set totals a massive 6 hours, 24 minutes, and 52 seconds of content. You may be unfamiliar with the “No Prayer on the Road ’90-’91” era, perhaps thinking, “There’s no official release for it…” or “I wouldn’t know where to start…” But the reality is a dynamic, sweat-soaked, NWOBHM-style metal paradise. We invite you to take this opportunity to experience it to the fullest! Isstadion, Stockholm, Sweden 10th November 1990 Sedlmayerhalle, Munich, Germany 3rd December 1990 Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA. USA 29th January 1991 Pro-Shot Collection 1990-1991 Disc 1(98:12) Live at Isstadion, Stockholm, Sweden 10th November 1990 1. Tailgunner 2. Public Enema Number One 3. Wrathchild 4. Die With Your Boots On 5. Hallowed Be Thy Name 6. 22 Acacia Avenue 7. Holy Smoke 8. The Assassin 9. No Prayer For The Dying 10. Hooks In You 11. The Clairvoyant 12. 2 Minutes To Midnight 13. The Trooper 14. Heaven Can Wait 15. Iron Maiden 16. The Number Of The Beast 17. Bring Your Daughter… To The Slaughter 18. Run To The Hills 19. Sanctuary COLOR NTSC Approx. 98min. Disc 2(98:24) Live at Sedlmayerhalle, Munich, Germany 3rd December 1990 1. Intro. 2. Tailgunner 3. Public Enema Number One 4. Wrathchild 5. Die With Your Boots On 6. Hallowed Be Thy Name 7. 22 Acacia Avenue 8. Holy Smoke 9. The Assassin 10. No Prayer For The Dying 11. Hooks In You 12. The Clairvoyant 13. 2 Minutes To Midnight 14. The Trooper 15. Heaven Can Wait 16. Iron Maiden 17. The Number Of The Beast 18. Bring Your Daughter… To The Slaughter 19. Run To The Hills 20. Sanctuary COLOR NTSC Approx. 98min. Disc 3(91:04) Live at Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA. USA 29th January 1991 1. Intro. 2. Tailgunner 3. Public Enema Number One 4. Wrathchild 5. Die With Your Boots On 6. Hallowed Be Thy Name 7. 22 Acacia Avenue 8. Holy Smoke 9. No Prayer For The Dying 10. The Clairvoyant 11. 2 Minutes To Midnight 12. The Trooper 13. Heaven Can Wait 14. Iron Maiden 15. The Number Of The Beast 16. Bring Your Daughter… To The Slaughter 17. Run To The Hills 18. Sanctuary COLOR NTSC Approx. 91min. Disc 4(97:12) Pro-Shot Collection 1990-1991 IRON MAIDEN SPECIAL NO PRAYER ON THE ROAD ’90/’91 1. Intro. 2. Tailgunner 3. Interviews #1 4. Wrathchild 5. Documentary/Interviews #2 6. Public Enema Number One 7. Hallowed Be Thy Name THE HOLY SMOKERS (SECRET GIG TV SPECIAL) 8. Intro. 9. Wrathchild/Interviews 10. Public Enema Number One/Interviews MTV HEADBANGERS BALL 11. Intro. 12. Road Crew Interviews 13. Member Interviews & Live #1 14. Intro. 15. Member Interviews & Live #2 BREMEN TV 1990 16. Intro. 17. Interviews & Live ROSKILDE FESTIVAL 1991 18. Member Introduction 19. Run To The Hills 20. Sanctuary 21. Bruce Interview BONUS FOOTAGE 22. Bruce Interview (Swing Shift) 23. Steve Harris Accepts Award (Spanish TV) 24. Camelot Music Commercial 25. Kemp Mill Music Commercial 26. MTV Tour Comercial PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx. 97min. TOTAL TIME Approx. 385min. Bruce Dickinson – Vocal Steve Harris – Bass Dave Murray – Guitar Janick Gers – Guitar Nicko McBrain – Drums