8 Iron Maiden Songs That Are Far Better Live
6. Wrathchild
Wrathchild was introduced on Iron Maiden's second studio album Killers, and is the only track from this outing that is still consistently played live to this day. It is also one of the few songs originally featuring Paul Di'Anno to stand the test of time.
Di'Anno was the lead vocalist through the band's first two albums, Iron Maiden and Killers. While he was a great singer for the band at the time, he is no comparison to Bruce either when he first joined, or today.
Not only are the vocals better when played live, the song benefits from Nicko's contagious energy. Rarely can a drummer emit such a stage presence from sitting behind a drum kit, barely visible to a lot of the crowd.
Steve Harris also shines during this song. The bass can really be felt through Wrathchild live, and seeing and hearing the passion he pours into his performance adds to the song in a way the original recording can't compete with.
You can also see him singing every word yet never missing a beat on the bass. He does not have a microphone and doesn't need to sing, but the love he feels for the song pours through him like every single fan in the crowd, and it is a joy to watch.