Iced Earth's Reviews
Alive in Athens (Live) (Average Rating: 9.99 out of 10)
Have you ever wanted to visit Athens, Greece? (Rated this album with 10 out of 10)
Reviewed by
daniel knouse
from vancouver, washington United States
This 3-disc live show has outstanding production and an amazing crowd! I felt like I was there, wanting to chant "Iced Earth-Iced Earth!!!" I didn't discover this remarkable band until this year...and oh, my Lord! Have I been missing out?!! I'm going to split my review into three parts, each containing highlights and praise for each disc.Disc 1--The bomb falls...BOOM!!! "Pure Evil" is a monster, and the fan participation is moving. "Melancholy(Holy Martyr)" has the entire crowd singing along and is an exceptional moment; this is when the crowd truly takes part in the concert. "Dante's Inferno" is impeccable...and evil! "The Hunter" gave me chills with the crowd chanting. That's what I'm talking about! "A Question of Heaven" is another marvel, and altogether haunting. Disc 2--The opening track, "Dark Saga," steam-rolls over the crowd...and they love every minute of it. "Last December," easily one of my favorites from "Burnt Offerings," is a cathartic blast of pure Heavy Metal. "Angel's Holocaust" is a fiery explosion, while "Prophecy" hails back to the glory days of Iron Maiden...and Heavy Metal passion ensues. "The Coming Curse" is a bona-fide War Machine; a juggernaut fueled with furious musicianship and screaming vocals. Disc 3--"Cast in Stone" shows Iced Earth in full flight once again, glowing brilliantly with passion and precision. "Desert Rain" is another slice of perfection! Outstanding! "Brainwashed" is possibly even more potent in this brutal incarnation, echoing supreme excellence. "When the Night Falls" is just plain fun! And "Violate" is a blistering finale, a closing exercise in magnificence! When the concert does finally end it felt like I had actually been there; now exiting with a partial sadness until they return again, but absolutely buzzing and filled with contentment. I've been to Athens, Greece...at least, in spirit. I plan on returning again and again. Encore! Encore!
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