Comments on: Kreator – At the Pulse of Kapitulation (DVD/CD)

By: Staylow

Staylow — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:49:46 +0000

Vance – I completely agree. If they’re going to shoot a live DVD, they should have multiple cameras in use at ALL times – one for each member of the band, and two or three more that encompass the entire band from different angles. Each shot should last at least 5-10 seconds. Shit, sometimes at a show, I spend almost an entire song just watching one person.

Axiom – yes, it’s that jumpy. There isn’t any Coma of Souls material played during the show, as this predates that album by a few months. The CoS stuff is just during the mini horror flick, which alongside that doc and live CD, makes this worth buying.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:56:02 +0000

This predates Coma of Souls so that might be a dealbreaker right there. At least this was a full set and not just a compilation of songs from various sets, I hate when bands do that.

By: axiom

axiom — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:04:03 +0000

I had this in my hand at the store, then bought something else instead (Opeth). If the video is as jumpy as you say, I’m not sure I’ll buy it. Love the Coma Of Souls stuff though.

By: Vance

Vance — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:14:38 +0000

I think that when band shoots a DVD of a live show they need to get a camera crew that actually knows the freakin’ music, they think that just because the music is spazzing around that the cameras need to do the same or the audience at home is going to lose its attention span and shut it off. That new Testament DVD is a fine example of horrid camera work, bouncing around and missing the solos, totally pisses me off. Actually with the exception of the My Dying Bride and Porcupine Tree DVDs I would say 80% of all Metal DVDs are piss poor…

Now someone needs to review the latest November’s Doom DVD.

Good review though… Haha

By: Staylow

Staylow — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:02:31 +0000

Thanks man, and I completely agree – it would be really cool to see Mr. Dunn do a doc on that subject. Personally, I find that really interesting and would like to learn more about the time and place.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:10:52 +0000

I reviewed this for Deadtide and I’d have to say you nailed this one perfectly, though the editing didn’t bug me so much.

Between this and the Behind the Iron Curtain doc on the Live After Death DVD. I really want to see someone do a retrospective of metal behind the Iron Curtain. Sam Dunn, I’m looking at you.