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Iron Maiden Performs 2 Minutes to Midnight at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne

Venue: Rod Laver Arena Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Date: February 7, 2008

In the engaging live recording from February 7, 2008, at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Iron Maiden showcased their iconic track '2 Minutes to Midnight' as part of their 'Somewhere Back in Time' tour. Just before this electrifying performance, the band released their album 'A Matter of Life and Death' in 2006, which further solidified their status in the heavy metal realm. This era was marked by their powerful comeback and a return to classic themes in their music. The tour itself was unique, as it celebrated the band's rich history with a setlist that spanned their career, highlighting fan favorites. Interestingly, this bus voyage across the globe was also documented in the film 'Iron Maiden: Flight 666,' which captured the band's adventurous spirit and dedication to their craft, making this performance not just a concert, but part of a larger narrative in Iron Maiden's legendary journey.

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