Epitaph (video) explained

Epitaph
Type:video
Artist:Judas Priest
Cover:judaspriestepitaphdvdcover.jpg
Released:28 May 2013
Recorded:26 May 2012
Venue:Hammersmith Apollo (London, United Kingdom)
Genre:Heavy metal
Length:2:19:37
Label:Legacy
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Epitaph is a live video released by Judas Priest on DVD and Blu-Ray on 28 May 2013. It was filmed at the Hammersmith Apollo on 26 May 2012, which was the last date of the Epitaph World Tour, where they performed songs from each Halford-era album from Rocka Rolla to Nostradamus.[1] The show was first seen in cinemas in New York City on 14 May and in London on 15 May with special screenings around the world on 16 May.[2] [3] It then premiered on VH1 Classic in the United States on 25 May.[4]

Reception

The DVD received critical acclaim. Ultimate Guitar gave a positive review saying, "It shows the entire band continuing to defy the laws of nature and rationality, as they dominate the stage with ever increasing power and passion that any fan will sit back in amazement at."[5] Rustyn Rose of Metalholic said, "Epitaph is a must own DVD for any metal fan, and especially for the Judas Priest faithful."[6] Johnny Churchill of Metaltalk.net talked about the cinema version, "Watching the DVD in a cinema is great fun and if you get the chance at home, then draw the curtains, crank up your TV to 11, sit back for two hours with a beer and just enjoy."[7]

Charts

Chart (2013)Peak
position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[8] 23
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[9] 23

Personnel

Production

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JUDAS PRIEST: 'Epitaph' DVD, Blu-Ray Details Revealed. Blabbermouth.net. 2012-04-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20161104014755/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-epitaph-dvd-blu-ray-details-revealed/. 4 November 2016. live. dmy-all.
  2. Web site: JUDAS PRIEST: 'Epitaph' Cinema Showings Announced For New York, London. 25 April 2013 . Blabbermouth.net. 25 April 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201031441/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-epitaph-cinema-showings-announced-for-new-york-london/. 1 December 2017. live. dmy-all.
  3. Web site: Judas Priest to Release Epitaph Concert Film in Cinemas Prior to DVD/Blu-Ray Release. vintagevinylnews.com. 20 April 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130508145139/http://www.vintagevinylnews.com/2013/04/judas-priest-to-release-epitaph-concert.html. 8 May 2013. live. dmy-all.
  4. Web site: JUDAS PRIEST: 'Epitaph' Concert Film To Be Broadcast Tonight On VH1 CLASSIC. 25 May 2013 . Blabbermouth.net. 25 May 2013.
  5. Web site: UG Team . Epitaph [DVD] Review ]. . 2016-05-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161104012029/https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/judas_priest/epitaph_dvd/index.html . 4 November 2016 . live . dmy-all .
  6. Web site: Rustyn Rose . DVD REVIEW: JUDAS PRIEST – EPITAPH . metalholic.com . 2013-05-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161104030846/http://metalholic.com/dvd-review-judas-priest-epitaph/ . 4 November 2016 . live . dmy-all .
  7. Web site: Johnny Churchill . Judas Priest: Epitaph (DVD) . 28 May 2013 . metaltalk.net . 2013-05-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161104022631/http://www.metaltalk.net/columns/20100739.php . 4 November 2016 . live . dmy-all .
  8. Web site: Judas Priest - Epitaph [DVD]]. Hung Medien. nl. 28 November 2021.
  9. Web site: http://hitparade.ch/album/Judas-Priest/Epitaph-[DVD-217329 Judas Priest - Epitaph [DVD]]. Hung Medien. 28 November 2021.