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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: Eagle Rock Ent
Salesrank: 41076
Released: November 1, 2005 |
| Our Price: $9.88 |
| Used Price: $9.89 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Killing Joke need little introduction. Taking their name from a British phrase referring to an ironic or paradoxical situation or event, their brand of apocalyptic post punk and fiercely intense live shows fast established them as one of the most original bands to emerge from the UK in the late 70’s. Fronted by self confessed misanthropist Jaz Coleman, his influence, along with guitarist Geordie and bass players Youth and later Raven, can be found in bands such as Metallica, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, Therapy?, Nirvana and many more.
Killing Joke - XXV Gathering: The Band That Preys Together Stays Together was filmed on their sold out 25th Anniversary show at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London and captures the band at their very best. Singer Coleman’s intense stage presence is unmatchable still after all these years while the titanic guitar sound of Geordie is awe-inspiring. Tracks like War Dance,Wait, Psyche and Song and Dance seem more relevant now than the day they were written, while opening track Communion is mesmerizing. Finally it’s now Killing Joke’s time.
Killing Joke- XXV Gathering: The Band That Preys Together Stays Together is the only DVD available from Killing Joke.
Tracklisting:
1) Communion
2) War Dance
3) Song and Dance
4) Primitive
5) Total Invasion
6) Blood Sport
7) Requiem
8) Asteroid
9) Wait
10) Whiteout
11) Psyche
12) Pandies
13) Complications
14) Sun Goes Down
15) Are You Receiving?
16) Love Like Blood
17) Pandemonium
Killing Joke - XXV Gathering: The Band That Preys Together Stays Together Reviews:
kind of sad 
2009-03-28 - the music's sill awesome...but jaz's voice is definitely gone. sad to hear "singing" him "love like blood" supported by some playback/backing vocals track. reminds of ian gillan singing child in time and actually no longer capable of doing so (on deep purple's "come hell or high water").
awesome 
2009-02-04 - Much better than their records, this is one of my favorite, if not favorite music DVD. Great sound and picture.
Especially the old songs (which sound out-dated and sub-par audio quality when listening to them on CD), this really brings the old songs to life and they sound much, much heavier.
Can't play 
2008-02-08 - I'm sure it's a great dvd but unfortunately I can't play it on my dvd recorder in Belgium. Is it exchangeable for a suitable version in europe ?Killing Joke - XXV Gathering: The Band That Preys Together Stays Together
Still have the goods
2007-10-13 - This DVD gives a pretty good feel of a KJ show. Is it perfect? No, not exactly. I would prefer that Geordie's guitar was up in the mix a bit more, and there's a couple of tunes that I would exchange for others...but, overall, it's very well done.
A must have for any KJ fan.
Must have for any KJ fan OR lover of power music
2007-05-13 - Absolutely one of the best performances, both of band and fans I have ever seen (and I've been to some great shows). The DVD includes all the favourites including a lot from the first album, but my favourite and a real rare treat, is to see them play their very first single - ARE YOU RECIEVING which just explodes with this version.
SUPERB camerawork and editing, showing all band members in their glory. Their new drummer Ben, shines as great as original Big Paul which is a treat in itself.
Only thing that is a minus - and this is completely UNFORGIVABLE is the audio mix which reduces the great Geordies guitar to a whisper. If I didnt already know the songs, I would never hear the beauty of his playing as it is lost somewhere in the background of the mix. A new fan might just make out the basics, but the growling is lost and that was frustrating for me. No fault of the band - but whomever did the mix SHAME ON YOU!!!!
This is DJ Mont (from Kitchen Club Miami '80's) recommending this to all KJ lovers everywhere.
