Iron Maiden/Osaka,Japan 1998

From the 1998 Japan tour “VIRTUAL XI JAPAN TOUR” during the Blaze Bayley era, the live performance at Osaka IMP Hall on November 21st has been released on CD directly from the original cassette master. In any case, because it was a small hall, the direct feeling without a sense of distance was overwhelming, and the quality was so high that it seemed like a mixed line sound source, and it was recorded in a superb audience recording for 115 minutes. And because it was a visit to Japan at the end of the world tour, the band ensemble was at its peak, and although Blaze’s numbers from the blues era tend to be criticized, here he sings confidently as a frontman, and what’s even more wonderful is the set list, which shows a dramatic and energetic performance centered on the “VIRTUAL XI” numbers. Disc 1 : 1. Intro: Romeo & Juliet 2. Futureal 3. The Angel And The Gambler 4. Man On The Edge 5. Lightning Strikes Twice 6. Heaven Can Wait 7. The Clansman 8. When Two Worlds Collide 9. 2 Minutes To Midnight 10. The Educated Fool 11. Sign Of The Cross Disc 2 : 1. Afraid To Shoot Strangers 2. Hallowed Be Thy Name 3. The Evil That Men Do 4. Fear Of The Dark 5. Iron Maiden 6. The Number Of The Beast 7. The Trooper 8. Sanctuary [Live at IMP Hall, Osaka, Japan 21st November 1998] Blaze Bayley – Vocal / Steve Harris – Bass / Dave Murray – Guitar / Janick Gers – Guitar / Nicko Mcbrain – Drums