I have watched the pile of DVDs rise to a point where I had to weigh in and reduce it a bit. DVDs are something that people seem to think about as it nears Christmas. One of those things that is something more than “just” a CD. For the most part, this lot gives good value for money with lots of extras and goodies.
Decapitated: Human Dust
This is “the other” Polish death metal band alongside the all conquering and much adored Vader. This DVD could be seen rather as tribute to their touring guitarist Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka who died after a massive crash a year ago. The crash seriously injured two other members of the band and put the music on hold until they all recovered.
This DVD is not merely a cheap stop-gap, but a rather complete summation of where the band are at this point. There are several lives gigs including the centre-piece recorded in Krakow in 2002. There is their video clip for the “Winds of Creation” track. There are interviews with band members recorded on their Ozzfest appearance as well as two other sets.
If you like the band then this is probably an essential purchase for you. You cannot fault the mass of material on this release. If you are a fan of the Central European brand of death metal this is quite a good example of what they do and how they do it live. Let’s hope time will heal the band members injured in the horrific crash. If this is it for the band this DVD is a fitting wrap up for one of the greats of the Polish scene.
Nashville Pussy: Live in Hollywood
Nashville Pussy is not for the fans of subtle rock. It’s a live testament to their gig in Hollywood. It features a decent length show that covers their entire amusing career. This is AC/DC –esque, Southern tinged, in your face rock and roll. What lets the DVD down is the lackluster sound which does grate a bit. 18 Tracks of NP doing what they do best with all they can muster. You gotta love a band with a song title that reads “I am gonna hitchhike down to Cincinnati and kick the shit outta your drunk daddy.” Subtle it isn’t?
As with all of this sort of release there is plenty of extras. This time entitled “Pussy Home Movies” with an interview by Lemmy of the band. An alternate intro to “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” which is far better than the one used. TV stuff from France, Australia, and even stuff from Canada.
The band are off on a huge tour at the moment so there is no excuse not to catch them properly live. A must for their rabid fans, but the quality of the sound might make it easier to like for the rest of us.
Earache: Immortilised the DVD & I-crusher Complete
To celebrate 24 years of Earache up until 2000 from 1986, this is a collection of some of their most extreme videos. Featuring all their major acts, this is a grab bag compilation of material from everyone from Gandalf to the classic “Heartwork” from the might Carcass. There are all kinds of live clips and extras as well.
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