What I liked:
- The highlight of the DVD for me is Painkiller. You can tell the whole band is totally into it and just kicking rear. If there weren't any close-ups of Glenn and KK you would swear these guys were twenty-year-olds.
- The heaviness of Victim of Changes really comes through when played live. The technology of the original 1976 recording does not allow this tune reach its full potential, although it is an all-timer in any format.
- They slow the pace on an acoustic version of Diamonds and Rust to great effect.
- Adding Desert Plains to the set list. This has always been one of my favorite Priest tunes but rarely gets the attention it deserves.
- Ripper's singing is just great. Worries about Halford should be put to rest (but I do support at least one reunion tour before they call it quits).
- The way Glenn rips into the main riff of Hell Bent for Leather after sustaining some guitar feedback subsequent to the main intro chord progression.
- Jugulator and Demolition tunes come across better live than they do on studio recordings.

What I didn't like:
- There are a few instances where the band does not seem to be totally into the gig. By this I do not mean they look bored. Rather, there are exaggerated attempts at poses and facial expressions, especially by Glenn, that seem forced and unconvincing. This happens toward the beginning so maybe they just needed time to get into it fully.
- Shots of the crowd try to create the illusion that there is complete mayhem and frenzy among the fans. They do this by editing in real quick tightly focused shots and some clips of security pulling people out of the supposed throng at the front. I don't buy it. What I see is a casual crowd simply bobbing their heads to a good show.
- Not one track from Defenders of the Faith on the set list (Half Sentinel at soundcheck does not count)! There's no justification for that.
- The soundcheck segment. Who cares about soundcheck? Add in more tunes to the actual show! Why Desert Plains, Running Wild and the rest twice (soundcheck and show)? How about Freewheel Burning instead?
- You've Got Another Thing Coming taken out but Breakin the Law AND Living After Midnight left in. Whatever.
- Interview/candid segments somewhat scanty and short on substance for a band that has been on the scene for more than 25 years.

Overall a good show that builds in intensity as it moves along. Sound quality is great. Picture quality is fantastic. Set list good.

A worthy addition to any Priest collection.


Track Listing   July 3, 2002
33 out of 38 found this review helpful

Can't wait to get my hands on this DVD, a long overdue release from the Metal Gods. Since there's hardly any info listed here, I searched for the Track Listing on the distributors website. I wish they had included "Beyond the Realms of Death" , but I guess I'll have to take what I can get. According to them "the DVD features tons of behind-the-scenes material, rare footage, interviews, soundcheck footage and lots more!" This concert was recorded at Brixton Academy in London, December 2001. I'm anxious to hear the power of Priest blasting through my Surround Sound System!

Track Listing:
1. Metal Gods
2. Touch Of Evil
3. Blood Stained
4. Victim Of Changes
5. One On One
6. Running Wild
7. Ripper
8. Diamonds And Rust
9. Feed On Me
10. Burn In Hell
11. Hell Is Home
12. Breaking The Law
13. Desert Plains
14. Turbo Lover
15. Painkiller
16. Electric Eye
17. United
18. Living After Midnight
19. Hell Bent For Leather


Much better than what I expected!   August 21, 2002
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

I expected a good quality concert, but this DVD has more than that. Video is great, music is great, and the setlist is great. You have songs that are not from the regular repertoire like United, Turbo Lover, and Desert Plains. The concert is excellent (19 songs live), plus you get another set of songs without the audience.

The live songs are:

Metal Gods, Touch of Evil, Blood Stained, Victim of Changes, One on One, Running Wild, Ripper, Diamonds and Rust, Feed on Me, Burn in Hell, Hell is Home, Breaking the Law, Desert Plains, Turbo Lover, Painkiller, Electric Eye, United, Living After Midnight, Hell Bent for Leather. (At last they have removed "Another Thing Comming" to make way for another track, maybe next time they can take out "Breaking the Law" for any older track)

The soundstage songs are :
Desert Plains, Running Wild, Turbo Lover, The Sentinel, Machine Man, and Lost and Found.

25 tracks in total!

I hope Halford makes his own concert DVD and include old tracks like Dream Deceiver ,Dissident Agressor, and Steeler.


A must have for any Priest fan...   July 27, 2002
Gary Shaferman (Edison, NJ United States)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

I've been a Priest fan since Screaming for Vengeance came out in '82. I've seen them live 5 times throughout the years, and each time I did see them... they never seemed to disappoint. With Halford's powerful vocals and Tipton's/Downing's rhythm/lead guitar... they always charged me up. With Halford's departure I was worried, like many Priest fans, on who can possibly replace him? Well... needless to say... Priest came through when they found Ripper Owens. What a voice on this guy! He's not much of a stage presence, BUT man... can he sing! He has absolutely no problem singing the classics: everything from `Painkiller' to `Stained Glass'. With that said, I had to buy this DVD. Let me tell you... I was impressed. The sound and picture quality is stunning, Song selection couldn't have been better, not to mention all the behind-the-scenes and sound checks. It's good to see Priest is still alive and kickin', especially with all the crap out there nowadays. I would recommend this DVD to any Priest fan. It's a must-have music DVD for your collection!


QUANTITY and QUALITY!! what a package!!!   December 20, 2002
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I am not a rabid fan of JP but bought this after reading some great reviews and felt obliged to add mine. FIRST, the concert is spectacularly filmed with a great selection of camera angles, lighting effects etc..oh yeah, and the band is smokin!! The sound is fabulous... SECOND, the soundcheck is amazing!! a half dozen classic performances in widescreen black and white which are as hot as the real gig....25minutes THIRD..the behind the scenes stuff, was actually interesting .

This is what DVDs are all about, quality presentations of world class music with ample bonus features.....DON'T hesistate...your TV will thank you!