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RUSH Snakes & Arrows Live

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:58:23 +0100

Here we go again! Rush are perhaps the only band that can get away with issuing a studio album and following it up with a live record of the tour for that same album, as is the case here. Is there any band on a major label out there that has as many live records as Rush does? People buy 'em. Lots of people. The reason is that yes, Rush fans are fanatics, and who wouldn't want that in a fan base? The other reason is that they issue new studio recordings so infrequently that fans are grateful to have live offerings documenting a particular tour. Another mystery is how, after 33 years, a band with this kind of longevity manages to stay focused and restless, changing gears and musical approaches to its core sound. Certainly not all of their recordings are on the same par, but regardless of musical and cultural trends.... Read More!

Thom Jurek

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YES The New Director’s Cut

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:31:56 +0100

Featuring the Classic line-up of singer Jon Anderson, guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire, drummer Alan White, and keyboardist Rick Wakeman, 'Yes - The New Director's Cut' is essential viewing for die-hard Yes aficionados. A sequel to the 'Yesspeak' documentary, it contains two previously 'unreleased' concert performances (filmed at the N.I.A. Birmingham and The Glastonbury Festival) recorded during the group's 2003 35th Anniversary World Tour. Showcasing a set-list culled from Yes' 1970s heyday, old classics like 'Roundabout', 'And You And I', and 'Awaken' affirm that the band's musicianship is still top-notch, while newer material such as 'Magnification' and 'In the Presence Of' demonstrate a renewed vigour. The 'Wonderous Songs/Wonderous Stories' of Yes - the world's finest prog rock band!

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www.yesworld.com

AC/DC No Bull (The Directors Cut)

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 15:37:30 +0000

A glorious follow-up to 1991's celluloid masterpiece 'Live At Donington', 'No Bull (The Directors Cut)' suitably re-captures the raw power of AC/DC's 1996 'Ballbreaker' world tour. Boasting some awesome OTT visual effects (including a giant wrecking ball), the band are firing on all-guns. Again renowned director David Mallet has used film to document proceedings at the Plaza De Toros De Las Ventas bullfighting stadium in Madrid, Spain. Standards such as 'Hells Bells' and 'You Shook Me All Night Long' still have that 'cutting' edge and sound as fresh as ever. Originally released in 1998, the film has been completely re-edited in HD and the audio remixed in Stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound. Bonus features include "Angus.com" songs and 2 rare live performances. A 'ballbreaking' experience - over 2 hours of classic AC/DC in concert!

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www.acdc.com

DREAM THEATER Chaos In Motion

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:47:11 +0000

Known for their high-energy concert performances Dream Theater have consistently delivered sharp-edged music and are one of rock's most bootlegged bands. Having previously released three live DVDs ('Metropolis 2000: Live Scenes From New York', 'Live At Budokan' and 'Score' - all of which focused on a single concert event), 'Chaos In Motion 2007-2008' 'exclusively' features over 3 hours of raw footage with complete live performances taken from shows in Rotterdam, Buenos Aries, Toronto, Boston, Bangkok and Vancouver. Spanning the globe it's a deluxe collector's edition with over 2 1/2 hours of bonus material in the shape of live screen projection films, music videos, behind-the-scenes documentaries and 3 live audio cds. 1 Year & 1 day, 115 shows, 105 cities, 35 Countries, 5 Continents, Hundreds of Thousands of Fans... 1 Band!

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www.dreamtheater.net

JETHRO TULL Jack In The Green

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 15:04:05 +0000

Balancing old-time folk with classic heavy rock, Jethro Tull are a unique phenomenon. An 'essential' addition to any fan's collection, 'Jack In The Green' scans a hefty 23-year period (1970-1993), and features some of their best known work with heavy-weights like 'Aqualung', 'Locomotive Breath', and 'Thick As Brick' classically complimenting standards such as 'Heavy Horses', Hunting Girl' and 'My Sunday Feeling'. An electric 18-track set with 'exclusive' German festival footage from 1986's 'Rocksummer' and 'Out In The Green', (plus the addition of a couple of live tracks from 1993), the main concert on offer is culled from 1982's 'Rockpop' and sees the band in trad. medieval garb in support of 'Broadsword And The Beast'. Die hard Tullites will also cherish 'Beat Club' performances from 1970/71, an era that many consider Tull's creative peak!

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www.j-tull.com

DEEP PURPLE Around The World Live

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:23:07 +0100

Hard rock pioneers Deep Purple have survived ‘numerous’ line-up changes. Featuring recent recruits Steve Morse (guitar) and Don Airey (keyboards), plus remaining Mk. 2 veterans vocalist Ian Gillan, bassist Roger Glover, and drummer Ian Paice, ‘Around The World Live’ chronicles life without guitar-god Ritchie Blackmore, and primarily pays tribute to the contribution made by ‘retiring’ keysman Jon Lord. A lavish 4 DVD boxed set it showcases live shows from India (1995), Australia (1999), and England (2000). Bonus features include ‘Access All Areas’, a history of the band from inception to the present, an eight song set from Seoul, South Korea (1995), a 1999 documentary, ‘A Band Down Under’, and a 2002 interview with Ian Gillan/Roger Glover. There’s also a 32-page book illustrated with photos of the various eras covered by the concerts.

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www.deeppurple.com

GENESIS When In Rome 2007

Tue, 27 May 2008 21:21:16 +0100

Prog rock ikons Genesis returned after 15 years with one of 2007’s most successful tours. After a series of brilliant stadium performances across Europe, the tour ended with a spellbinding grand finale in Rome as the band (Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, Chester Thompson, and Daryl Stuermer) performed in front of 500,000 fans who filled the historic Circo Massimo for a free, open-air concert. Legendary director David Mallet captured the live spectacle with multiple cameras for this three-DVD set which features the entire concert, plus photo galleries, deleted scenes and photographic reproductions of tour programs. Additionally, the third disc contains ‘Come Rain Or Shine’, an extraordinary fly-on-the-wall documentary that covers the entire tour from the planning stages in 2006 to the show in Rome on July 14, 2007.

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www.genesis-music.com

GILLAN The Glory Years

Tue, 27 May 2008 16:27:26 +0100

Ian Gillan was the singer but GILLAN was the band. Fuelled by a sound that matched Ian’s powerful vocals with Bernie Torme’s blistering guitar work, GILLAN were masters of intense hard rock, matched with a punk ethos that endeared them to fans old and new, and saw them stand head and shoulders above many rock bands of the period as this remarkable concert from 1981 shows. The band were rewarded with hit singles and albums that all went Top 10 across Europe. For lovers of the band this is GILLAN at the peak of their considerable powers. They mix high-octane album highlights like ‘Mr. Universe’ and ‘Unchain Your Brain’ alongside the concentrated energy of singles like ‘New Orleans’, while bonus material includes a quartet of unbeatable slots for the UK BBC TV chart show Top of the Pops.

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www.gillan.com

TOTO Falling In Between Live

Thu, 22 May 2008 13:03:09 +0100

Toto rock harder than ever before in this spectacular live show filmed with state-of-the-art technology in front of a wildly enthusiastic sell out crowd at the atmospheric Le Zenith in Paris on the ‘Falling In Between’ tour. The show spans their entire career spectrum combining rarely heard tracks, album favourites, great solos and classic hits including ‘Hold The Line’, ‘Rosanna’, ‘Africa’, ‘I’ll Supply The Love’, ‘Pamela’, ‘I’ll Be Over You’, ‘Bottom Of Your Soul’ and many more. Enter the live action and become part of nearly two hours of spellbinding music and showmanship that left every live concert-goer in awe. Master of ceremony Steve Lukather leads the live whirlwind transcending all musical boundaries with impromptu solos showcasing stellar talent and flawless interplay with his bandmates. Toto at their very best!

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www.toto99.com

IRON MAIDEN Live After Death

Tue, 20 May 2008 14:18:44 +0100

Finally available on DVD for the first time, the legendary recording of Iron Maiden’s four night stand at Long Beach Arena, California, in 1984. This stunning live performance captures all the passion and spectacle of the group at the height of their powers on the ‘World Slavery Tour’ in support of the awesome ‘Powerslave’ album. Disc 1 contains the original 90 minute concert (previously released on video in 1985) remixed by the band’s current producer Kevin Shirley in 5.1 Surround Sound. Disc 2 features Part 2 of the ‘History Of Iron Maiden’, along with rare and unseen bonus footage in the form of ‘Behind The Iron Curtain’, ‘Rock In Rio 85’, and ‘Ello Texas’. With the addition of photo/artwork galleries, and relevant promo videos this double DVD is an essential and comprehensive treat for any die-hard Maiden fan.

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check out the official Iron Maiden website:
www.ironmaiden.com