Twisted Sister have just completed remastering their entire catalog, with the latest and last being their ground breaking record Under the Blade. Now that the band have completed re-mastering their back catalog, maybe we can get some new material from the band. Well, I'm not going to hold my breath for that one, but a man can dream can't he? That being said, the band re-released their debut, with a bang up package. Not only does the CD sound better sonically, it includes all sorts of cool extras.
The newly re-mastered Under the Blade comes with the orignal recording as well as their orignal EP Rough Cutts (Available for the first time on CD). The re-mastered version of this classic is a major improvement, from the original recording. The sound is more in your face, and the songs sound more potent than ever. This CD was the blue print for what Twisted Sister became. It is a great CD.
The highlight of this package is the bonus DVD, which is a show the band did at the Reading Festival back in 1982. This show was a defining moment in the band's career and it was captured on film. This show was recorded just prior to the release of the Under the Blade, and it conveys how hungry these guys were. I used to hear so many stories about how great these guys were back in the day, and now the proof is available in this package. Another bonus on the DVD, is a current retrospective from each band member, recounting the festival as well as the recording of the first album. A solid package from start to finish.
Bottom Line: A must for TS fans everywhere. This is also a must for newbies wondering where metal came from. TS at their hungriest. A must buy. Also, spoiler alert, make sure you watch the whole DVD to see a piece of metal history. Nuff said.
-Ragman loves the vintage stuff; Now will someone properly release the US 83 festival in a box set.