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Rating: Summary: Great band but not the best way to showcase their talent Review: Hi readers, this is the Haunted's first dd and hopefully not the last, but shame on you Earache records for releasing such a low quality dvd. It contains two 1-hour shows (around 55 minutes each) and a 25 minutes "making of...one kill wonder". As added bonus it also contains 2 songs from the upcoming album (1 is audio only). First, let's review the japanese show: The quality of the image is below tv standard (almost bootleg) and the sound is uneven. The show is mixed with the "making of" between every few songs, very annoying and unnecessary when you have the option from the main menu to watch the entire 25 minutes "making of". When the lights are down during the songs you can almost see the low quality of the recording, it looks like you're watching a web broadcast (very grainy and a few transparent shadows). It is surprising to read in the booklet that both shows were recorded by professionnals! (i hope they got their money back...) Second the Malmo, Sweden 2001 show: The difference between the footage from Japan and this show is like comparing night and day. The jump in quality and sound is incredible with much better production value. This show is recorded with plenty of lights so you won't see the blackness of the japan show here. The singer speaks to the crowd in-between songs so you might understand what he's talking about if you speak Swedish. The Malmo, Sweden show is a complete show, non-interrupted like the Japanese show (so you don't have to skip anything). Now for the 25 minute "making of...one kill wonder" although too short is very informative and for fans of Fredrik Nordstrom (of Fredman studios, well-known metal producer) you get to see the recording facilities. It contains interviews with all the band members, Fredrik Nordstrom and the guy who makes special effects on their albums (just a guy they hire for that purpose only). So why the low score you may wonder, well i have to take off one point for the sound of the Japan show which could be better. I also have to take one point off for that show's quality which is almost bootleg vhs quality, very disapointing!. I also have to take one point for the way the dvd is presented. How can they expect us to watch the "bonus features"(the "making of...one kill wonder") when the same footage is included in the Japanese show. I must also mention that when they show the Earache logo at the beginning of the dvd it looks like it was taken fom a vhs tape, very 80's looking! If you're looking for any kind of credits on this dvd then forget about it. Who filmed what, who's the producer, camera guys and all that stuff is nowhere to be found here. If you're a new fan and you want to know who the band members are you will only find this info in the "making of", i would bet Earache records didn't spend thousands of dollars on the production of this dvd. If you're a fan of the Haunted buy it, but make sure you don't pay more ... for it. I haven't seen any other dvd from Earache records and one can only hope that their quality-control didn't fly out the window. As a first time buyer of an Earache dvd it left a bad taste in my mouth and the only thing saving this piece of plastic is the Sweden show and the band members performances. Thanks for reading, Mario
Rating: Summary: 4 stars if your a haunted fan Review: Its not the most professional thing I have ever seen. Its more like a well done bootleg. But if your a fan of the band its a fun thing to own. The sound at the show in sweden is much better and the picture is better at the Japanese show but what can you do this is a small underground band so they made a small underground DVD. What do you expect there from Sweden the Tax rates are 50% give them a break. The tour of the studio was cool, it was great to see the place where so many great metal albums in recent history have been recorded. If your looking for a really slick production go no further but if you love the band you'll have fun seeing the inner workings.
Rating: Summary: 4 stars if your a haunted fan Review: Its not the most professional thing I have ever seen. Its more like a well done bootleg. But if your a fan of the band its a fun thing to own. The sound at the show in sweden is much better and the picture is better at the Japanese show but what can you do this is a small underground band so they made a small underground DVD. What do you expect there from Sweden the Tax rates are 50% give them a break. The tour of the studio was cool, it was great to see the place where so many great metal albums in recent history have been recorded. If your looking for a really slick production go no further but if you love the band you'll have fun seeing the inner workings.
Rating: Summary: Ummm....Alright, I guess...The Haunted is still great! Review: The overall quality blows, especially at the Japan show. I swear I can't hear Jensen's guitar at either show. However, if you're a Haunted fan like me, you gotta get it.
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