''Live Apocalypse'' is a double DVD by

Arch Enemy Arch Enemy is a Swedish melodic death metal band, originally a supergroup from Halmstad, formed in 1995. Its members were in bands such as Carcass, Armageddon, Carnage, Mercyful Fate, Spiritual Beggars, The Agonist, Nevermore, and Eucha ...

, released in 2006. It's the band's first DVD release and contains a full concert and several extras. It was released on 24 July in Europe, 26 July in Japan, and 8 August in the US. The London Forum concert was actually the last with Christopher Amott before his departure the following year, but he later rejoined the band in 2007.

Content

Disc one

Disc two

Reception

Critical response

''Live Apocalypse'' was acclaimed by critics. Justin Donnelly of '' Blistering'' praised the DVD describing it like "an extremely well-produced DVD set that presents

at its best in the live forum, as well as offering hardcore followers a little extra" and complete stating that the record "is first-class all the way." Chad Bowar of About.com praised the audio and video quality of the live footage calling it of "excellent." He also added that the record "has great live performances." Ralph of ''Lords of Metal'' praised Andy Sneap saying that he "did a good job making it sound perfect." He commented that "there's not much to say about this DVD other than that it is great... First class material, first class band!" Scott Alisoglu of Blabbermouth.net commented that "the 18-song performance stimulates the eyes and ears to the nth degree" and called the sound mix of "phenomenal". He praised the band, but noted that "it is the guitar work of Mike and Christopher Amott that really shines" on the record. Tony Antunovich of ''Metal Eater'' praised the production stating "anything Sneap touches turns to gold." Antunovich commented that "right from the get-go, it's obvious that this is not your typical live DVD. There is absolutely no muffled sound, no piercing amp malfunctions, and you're not going be bored to tears watching one consistent shot of the band performing on stage... The filming techniques are just amazing." He finishes stating that "if there ever was a music DVD that sets the standard for all others to follow, it's this one" and that "truly is one of the best Metal DVDs ever produced." Not unlike him, journalist Jon Eardley of Metal Review ranked ''Live Apocalypse'' as one of best metal DVDs along

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's '' Killadelphia'', Dream Theater's ''

Metropolis 2000 ''Metropolis 2000: Scenes from New York'' is the third video album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater. It was released on April 21, 2001 by Elektra Records. The live performance was the final concert of the US leg of the Metropoli ...

'' and

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's '' Lamentations''.

Accolades

''Live Apocalypse'' won DVD of the Year at the 2006 Burrn! Magazine Awards.

Personnel

Arch Enemy

* Angela Gossow − vocals * Michael Amott −

guitar The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that typically has six strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming or plucking the strings with the dominant hand, while simultaneously pressing selected string ...

s * Christopher Amott − guitars * Sharlee D'Angelo −

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Daniel Erlandsson Daniel John Erlandsson (born 22 May 1976) is a Swedish musician, best known as the drummer in the melodic death metal band Arch Enemy and Brujeria. His early work includes drumming on the In Flames album ''Subterranean'' (1995). He has also ...

− drums

Production

* Martin R. Smith − concert

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, director * Paul Smith − DVD authoring, editing, producer * Andy Sneap − mixing * Fredrik Åkesson − guitars at Manchester Academy show

References

External links

''Live Apocalypse''
at Encyclopaedia Metallum
''Live Apocalypse'' trailer
at Century Media
''Live Apocalypse'' Ecard
at Century Media {{Authority control Arch Enemy albums 2006 video albums 2006 live albums Live video albums Century Media Records live albums Century Media Records video albums