A classic metal band from a classic metal venue. If you can't dig Twisted Sister, you're just not tryin'!It is no secret that Twisted Sister is one of the best live bands out there today. Even though these guys are well into their 50's, they don't seem to have skipped a beat. After re-uniting in 2001, the band has been playing around the globe with the same energy that made them a household name in the 80's. Sad thing is, the band is best known from the Mtv years, but true fans know that they are much, much more. Even though Twisted got tagged with the cartoon image of the 80's, this band still brought it live with a no holds barred type attitude. And that is what this band is all about, attitude.
Eagle Rock Entertainment has just re-released the band's 2005 concert/reunion DVD Live From Wacken (The Reunion). Filmed at the prestigious Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany back in 2003, this DVD shows the band in top form. Not only is this a concert film, but it also serves as a documentary, chronicling the reunion. The concert portion of the DVD is strong and well shot. The audio and video are spot on. The set list is stellar, covering primarily tunes from Under the Blade to Stay Hungry, with one from Come Out and Play. The interview portion of the DVD is very insightful and gives you a real perspective of where the guys heads were before, during and after the reunion took place. There is also some cool bonus features like the insight behind the re-recording of Stay Hungry.
This package also comes with an audio CD. How cool is that? It is not a duplicate of the live show, but a compilation of classic live material. It includes a show from 1980, 1982 as well as 6 tracks from the Wacken show. A very nice package. Check this one out.
Bottom Line: Twisted tearing up Wacken. A nice mix of concert and interview footage.
- Ragman is jonesing for some new TS.