I have to admit it has been along time since I have checked out something from Europe. I was into the band in the 80's, but haven't followed their career since they broke up in the early 90's. The band reformed in the late 90's briefly, but didn't really get things back on track until 2003. Since they have reunited the band has put out 3 studio release as well as their new live DVD Live at Shepherd's Bush, London. The set list on the DVD is a compilation of material which covers the bands whole career. There is a nice mix of the new and the old on this DVD. I was really pleased to see that the band included some tunes from the Kee Marcello era (My personal favorite).
This DVD is a document of the band's Balls 'N' Banners tour from this year. The DVD is well shot and visually looks great. It is a concert video that gives you a sense of being in the first row, without being on Bluray. I'm sure the Bluray version is amazing. The band look and sound great. Joey Tempest has not lost it vocally and commands the crowd, just as he did back in the day. Guitarist John Norum, shreds like a man possesed and puts on a killer performance. The great thing about this video is hearing how heavy they are live, especially on the new material. I was blown away when I heard the opening track Last Look at Eden, because it was so raw and heavy. This was a solid watch from start to finish.
Bottom Line: Europe tearing up the stage and leaving you wanting more. The band puts on a killer show that leaves you wanting more. Killer watch.
-Ragman is thinking that he is needing to check out the band's last record.