Fields of the Nephilim - Revelations/Forever Remain

Rating:
Summary: Nephilim fans, This is it!
Review: Mainstream music fans can stop right here, this is not for you.

Fields of the Nephilim were playing dark, moody, goth rock before it was cool. All this and a stage show that was just plain original. Long coats, Cowboy hats and torn clothes with a baby powder patina. While the world listened to Cindy Lauper and Poison, these guys were doing deep, dark music.

This DVD is a collection of all of their previously hard-to-find VHS releases and some extras you won't find anywhere else. Video quality ranges from excellent to kind of grainy due to the original source material, but it only adds to the feeling that you are seeing something truly awesome. Karl McCoy's gutteral vocals, and the bands unique sound will haunt you for days.

At first the vocals may seem kind of, well, weird. Karls incredibly deep, almost devilish roar will put some people off. Normal music fans need not apply, but if you like The Sisters of Mercy you will love this.

Sound quality also ranges from excellent to fair. But you can't blame the band because the original analog recordings have been cleaned up pretty well, and will sound good on your home stereo.

I bought a few of the VHS tapes on eBay, and these are much better, not to mention that the tapes will run you 30 clams each if you can find them.

This compilation includes 3 of the VHS tape material and some extras along with a killer interface that serves to immerse you in the moment.

The DVD includes 2 live performances, and a set of Videos, along with an electronic press kit, and a few videos from the Nefilim and one of the other bands that were formed by members other than Karl.

If you like The Nephilim this is the DVD to get.

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Here is the link to the unofficial but best site

[local website]

This is the official site, with some cool stuff for sale as [local website]

Rating:
Summary: Nephilim fans, This is it!
Review: Mainstream music fans can stop right here, this is not for you.

Fields of the Nephilim were playing dark, moody, goth rock before it was cool. All this and a stage show that was just plain original. Long coats, Cowboy hats and torn clothes with a baby powder patina. While the world listened to Cindy Lauper and Poison, these guys were doing deep, dark music.

This DVD is a collection of all of their previously hard-to-find VHS releases and some extras you won't find anywhere else. Video quality ranges from excellent to kind of grainy due to the original source material, but it only adds to the feeling that you are seeing something truly awesome. Karl McCoy's gutteral vocals, and the bands unique sound will haunt you for days.

At first the vocals may seem kind of, well, weird. Karls incredibly deep, almost devilish roar will put some people off. Normal music fans need not apply, but if you like The Sisters of Mercy you will love this.

Sound quality also ranges from excellent to fair. But you can't blame the band because the original analog recordings have been cleaned up pretty well, and will sound good on your home stereo.

I bought a few of the VHS tapes on eBay, and these are much better, not to mention that the tapes will run you 30 clams each if you can find them.

This compilation includes 3 of the VHS tape material and some extras along with a killer interface that serves to immerse you in the moment.

The DVD includes 2 live performances, and a set of Videos, along with an electronic press kit, and a few videos from the Nefilim and one of the other bands that were formed by members other than Karl.

If you like The Nephilim this is the DVD to get.

...

Here is the link to the unofficial but best site

[local website]

This is the official site, with some cool stuff for sale as [local website]

Rating:
Summary: Why for God's sake did they break up?
Review: Sometimes I think that if I would meet Mr. McCoy in the street I would like to kick him in the face really hard. Because the presence of such a good band in the gothic scene today would be a good booster for the others. I dunno what is going up today in other countries, but here in Israel people don't know what goth is and in Jerusalem we got only one place where you could actually get the goth rock CDs. So on to the DVD - I think it's great. From the good menu and artwork, to the contents - from the first accords of The Preacher Man to the last on Visionary Heads concert - this is the real thing! If you know and love this band there are simply no excuses for not having the DVD, so go and get it. If I could give it 10 stars instead of five, I would like to.

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Summary: Incredible visuals from one of the greatest Gothic bands...
Review: The Nephilim are one of the most unique bands in history. They look like the dusty, tattered ghosts of long dead Western outlaws, and their sound was something otherworldly. Of all the bands to come from the 80's that would later be known as Goth or Gothic Rock, FOTN were definitely the most "epic". With lyrics inspired by ancient lore and shamanism, music inspired by the current post punk movement, Ennio Morricone's soundtracks, prog rock and heavy metal, and their dusty "netherworld cowboys" look,FOTN became a very mysterious and influential phenominon.
This dvd compiles 2 live concerts and their complete video clips. The videos themselves are like short films with story lines. Very atmospheric and they compliment the songs and lyrics perfectly. Forever Remain documents a 1988 concert and features many early Neph songs as well as material from Dawnrazor and The Nephilim. Carl McCoy's stage presence more than reminds me of Jim Morrison. Sound wise, it is quite raw and Carl's vocals sometimes overpower the music. This is only a minor drawback however. Visionary Heads is a 1990 show and most of the material this time comes from Elizium. The recording is much better this time around and they brought in a keyboardist to fill the sound out a bit. Also Carl's dark rasping and growling singing style never sounded creepier! Both concerts are awesome and definitely capture the Nephilim's essence live. Also included is a video from Carl's Death Metal band The Nefilim, and 2 from the post-FOTN band Rubicon. All in all, it's a dream come true for any FOTN fan who haven't been able to find these releases on video.

Rating:
Summary: What the **** are they on about...?
Review: Why only 4 stars? Well, while I do like their music and stuff, I'd also like to konw what they're saying. The singer (well, not really...) could be reciting the story of Snow White, for all I know. Lyrics would've really been a boon on this DVD; and don't tell me you can figure out what they say, 'cause you can't!

Marc