Dismember – “Live Blasphemies” (DVD)
This 2-disc release features a concert from 2003 and a second disc with an interview and older live footage. The concert sounds clear and very traditional Swedish death metal, the buzz-saw in full force. The band sounds on. There’s classic stuff, like “Dismembered,” “Soon to Be Dead,” etc., as well as “Hate Campaign,” “Casket Garden,” and “Misanthropic.” The show could be longer because they have more good songs.
The old footage goes back to the really early days, before the debut. The interview is interesting, too. The band goes over some history. It was a good idea to have two discs because just one would have been too short. As it is, it’s a nice package. If you have seen Dismember often, then this won’t be special, but since most people in the U.S. don’t get a chance to see them, this will prove to be useful.