Rating: 
Summary: Had potencial but It's not good enough
Review: The concert had potencial to be one of the best Maiden concert
around but it was poorly edited. The main problem is the sound
level that fluctuates all the time and the fact that they
don't have a 2-channel stereo soundtrack. The image quality is
good but it is poorly edited. We don't have a chance to see
a single second of any of the band members. The image
keeps changing from one to another every second.
I'm disappointed.
Rating: 
Summary: Great performance, annoying camera work
Review: Since we're STILL waiting for a "Live After Death" dvd, I guess this one should hold over most Maiden fans for now. The performance is great. They've aged a lot since Live After Death and Maiden England, but the energy is still there. My only complaint is that the camera angles change too often and too fast. Sometimes that gives me a headache. Other than that, there's no reason a Maiden fan shouldn't get this dvd. At least it's better than that awful "Raising Hell" dvd.
Rating: 
Summary: Cameras everywhere!
Review: Great DVD!!!! Great concert footage, some of the best Ive seen. They really did it right. A pretty good combination of older songs with new stuff off their latest release. Its amazing that after 20 years maiden still is one of the most energetic and fiercest bands around. Their longevity and metal strength musicianship are a fine tribute to their fans and an inspiration to see and hear in a radio world filled with lolly pop rock one hit acts.
Rating:
Summary: This DVD will please even perfectionists! Tour de force!
Review: WOW! This DVD is way phenomenal thru and thru (and it was only 15 bills at Best Buy)! This is a shining example of how music DVD's should be done right. It captures the essence of a live Iron Maiden performance as if you are there (well, almost), and the video and audio quality and shots are top-notch professional!... The camera work and angles are 'you are there' real!... The extras (about 50 minutes worth on Disc 2) are entertaining as well. Iron Maiden was and is one of the definitive true metal bands to ever grace this planet, and continue to be an inspiration to metal afficionados and musicians the world over. Moreover, they are appreciative of their fans, and like fine wine, seem to get better with age! To see them in front of a quarter of a million rabid fans in Rio is confirmation that 'nu-metal' has NOT, and hopefully will not, displace the musical mastery of classic metal bands! Incidentally, I am a 41 year young hard rock/metal fanatic, and this stuff keeps me young! Long live Iron Maiden and classic metal!
Rating: 
Summary: First of all I am an Iron Maiden fan...
Review: I have seen Maiden 3 times and I think that they are one of the best bands ever. Rock in Rio is a decent DVD, but it is missing something that I can not put my finger on. I think that the selection of songs is what is lacking from this DVD. Its cool that they played quite a number off their most recent release, but the older tracks could and should have been choosen differently. The older tracks are good, but I would have choose different ones, ones that have not been played to death on their previous live recordings. That is why I gave it three stars. Production is very good, camera moves to much around though. It is worth adding to a collection.
Rating:
Summary: Excellent Show!!!....There Is Life After Death!!!
Review: This is without question the best live show Iron Maiden has done since "Live After Death" was released in 1985. The only draw back for me was the song list. I wanted more classic and less recent. It has both, but the new songs like "Bloodbrothers", and "The Ghost Of Navigators" didn't need to be here IMO.....To be quite honest, I've never seen Iron Maiden play tighter than this. B. Dickinson sounded great, the trio of guitars sounds much better live as well IMO. The stage is awesome as usual, and the crowd is one of the largest I've ever seen.... The quality of this DVD is top shelf, as is the sound and camera work. I was very happy after seeing this for the first time. Actually, as much as I hate to say it, I was expecting a bunch of old geezers struggling to stay on top of their form. What I witnessed, kicked me in the teeth!!!...Maiden has lost nothing! This will certainly go down as one of the best live Heavy Metal performances you can buy on DVD today. Maiden is in top form here, and they've proven that they are the true "Gods Of Heavy Metal"..... "Rock In Rio" = 4 1/2 stars...."Live After Death" = 5. UP THE IRONS!!!!
Rating:
Summary: QUE BUEN DVD !
Review: La imagen , el sonido , el diseño , en conclusion un buen dvd...Para todo los amantes de maiden se los recomiendo...buena calidad ..lo unico por lo que le pongo 4 estrellas y no 5 es porque en el disco numero 2 pensaba yo, que habria mucho mas behind de lo que esperaba , pero despues de todo es una muy buena compra!...no se decepcionaran....
Rating:
Summary: Iron Maiden, gonna get you, no matter how far
Review: I have been a loyal Maiden fan since 1984, I've been there through there good and bad times. I must say BNW is a return to their former glory i.e. Powerslave/SeventhSon, on different level of course, when you take into account the amount of competative Nu-metal band of the day. I would sure as hell like to see some band attract 250,000 peeps to a show after 20+ years in business, not gonna happen. That just goes to show how Iron (Mr.Harris) Maiden has stuck to his guns and has become a successful business man, for what he believes in (Maiden Music and the fans) of course, not the flavour of the day ... and the commercial agenda of MTV. Anyway onto to the DVD, if you don't have home theater system go out and buy one right now, you will thank your soul for the rest of your life, the sound mix on this DVD is awesome, all i can tell you, if close my eyes, i can almost feel the people around me, the bass and bassdrum slamming into my chest, it feels like i'm at the show literaly, to Mr. Kevin Shirley u r the eminence of audio engineering...You can genuinly tell that there are no over dubs of any sort. Everything sounds like it was recored directly from the amps/pa to the disc in true raw form the way a live band should sound. It even captures, the chord blunders in some of the songs that the guys made and you can tell who screwed up, amazing... There is a slight audio sync to picture problem on the DTS track toward the end of the disc though, barely noticeable, i think you'll only notice if your a musician.
Rating:
Summary: Unreal Concert - A Must Own for Metal Fans!
Review: How old are these guys? Yes they are around 45-50 but they still put out a kick butt show. In Fact this show has converted me into a harcore maiden fan. I have heard iron maiden songs many times throughout the years but hearing them live gives the songs new life. The 3 guitar combo (adrian, dave, janick) were killer in this concert as was the rest of the band. For me there were three things about this concert that really surprised me. First of all the bands new material off their Brave New World cd is among the best metal I have heard in over 10 years which is saying alot. Second of all as I said before the band is in top form. Bruce sounds better than he has EVER sounded before. Most singers burn out by his age but he is in his prime. Also despite bashing by fans/non fans alike JANICK IS A GREAT GUITARIST. As a musician myself I can go as far to say that he was the most entertaining of the 3 guitarists to watch. He has plenty of on stage presence :) and he has Great tone on his guitaring. Finally third of all the 5.1 mix on this DVD in incredible!!! Do not listen to this concert on anything less than a 5.1 setup or you will be missing out. The picture and extras on the DVD are also top notch. Technically this DVD is state of the art. If you enjoy good metal such as Metallica with a touch of european flavour and melody this is for you.
Rating:
Summary: Great DVD from possibly the best metal band ever!
Review: I was skeptical getting this DVD bacause I just wasn't impressed with their last 4 albums, especially 'X Factor' and 'Virtual XI'. But, since it's Maiden... I had to buy it (after all, I own every CD/Import/VHS/DVD they have). You see... I grew up on Maiden, way back when 'Peice of Mind' was released in '83. I've seen them on every tour since 'Somewhere in Time' and each time, they were great live. They're simply a bunch of guys that care about their music and their fans and nothing more. In terms of quality: Steve did a phenominal job on editing and sound. It couldn't have been better, especially the surround sound! The picture quality is superb. You see every band member equally, even some great shots of Dave's, Adrian's, and Jannick's solos. Bruce gives an amazing performace as well. And all the extra footage is great too. In terms of song selection: That's were I'm dissapointed. As a die hard Maiden fan, I love the old stuff... everything from their first album to 'Fear...'. Although the newer stuff is not bad, I just don't care for it much. Nonetheless, IT IS a great DVD. It shows the guys are still having fun performing live and providing their fans with great music. Unfortunately, there aren't enough bands out there that can deliver like Iron Maiden can. They will always be a part of my life as well as heavy metal history. I just hope they will continue for many years to come.
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