Want to know the great thing about this set? It doesn't stop with the CD, there is a DVD included that features a pair of documentaries and some videos.
The DVD kicks off with a trailer for the forthcoming DVD War of Words - The Movie about Rob's departure from Priest and formation of Fight. Fans will definitely want to get their hands on this when it comes out.
There is behind the scenes footage from the Resurrection sessions that includes footage from the vocal recording sessions, tour rehearsals, as well as live footage from the tour. We also get behind the scenes for the Live Insurrection recording. This runs for nearly 8 minutes.
The bulk of the DVD is made up of six music videos: "Made in Hell," "Betrayal," "In the Morning," "Silent Screams (live)," "Never Satisfied (live)," and "Forgotten Generation." All of them are very good, which probably goes without saying. No, they don't push any music video boundaries, but they are solidly made and feature excellent metal tracks.
All told, the DVD runs 38 minutes. Not too shabby for a bonus disk, especially considering all of its contents are actually worth watching. Although, you will probably only revisit the music videos.
Bottomline. It is doubtful that the metal world will ever see someone like Rob Halford again. Not that there aren't other greats, but Halford is a metal original. This disk collects some of the best from the Metal God away from the legends of Priest. From front to back, start to finish Metal God Essentials Vol. 1 is filled with some great classic metal. Let your hair down, put your horns up, and bang your head!
Highly Recommended.
Article comments
1 - Mark Saleski
yeah, you know, i've never purchased any of his solo stuff either...that's despite me having (and loving) an mp3 of "Resurrection"
2 - Guy Smiley
I am a fan of Priest/Halford. The Two album Voyeurs is one of my favorites.