Killswitch Engage - [Set this] World Ablaze DVD

The band that said they wouldn't release a DVD because it's gay gets their foot stuck in their mouth and release a DVD. Even though KSE have released a scant two and a half albums thus far (with half of their s/t debut being re-recorded for their Roadrunner debut 'Alive of Just Breathing'), of any of the metalcore bands out now KSE is certainly deserving of the success they have achieved. And if any of those bands should be captured on celluloid, it's KSE. Let me start with this, this has got to be the best metal DVD I've yet come across as far as packaging, presentation, and content go. This is simply how it should be done; give the fans the most for their money. 'World Ablaze' contains over 75 minutes of live footage filmed at Worchester's Palladium, the bands five videos thus far, and probably the most entertaining and down right hilarious band history and back stage and studio scenes containing interviews with not only the band (and parents!), but also members of Shadows Fall, Lamb of God, Slipknot, As I Lay Dying, Unearth, Chimaira, Soilwork, Mastadon, God Forbid and many more. The DVD is seriously worth the money alone seeing Randy Blythe do his best Adam D. impersonation! The live footage sees the band touch upon songs from all three releases, and every fans favorite song the band has is contained here. No wanting for missing songs at all. Sure, the sound is dubbed, but heck, who wants to watch a DVD with shitty sound? Live, the band kill, with the exception of Adam D, who chose to don hot pants and a cape and proceed to demolish every metal stereotype known to headbangers the world over. Vocalist Howard Jones nails the vocals while Adam D shows that besides making an ass of himself on stage, he can belt out a tuneful chorus just a good as a growl that would shame any death metal vocalist. Co-guitarist Joel Stroetzel holding down the guitars with ease while bassist Mike D. shows what a metalcore Steve Harris might be like on stage. Drummer Justin Fowley nails all the beats the previous drummers laid before him, all the while playing a refreshingly minimalist kit when other metal drummers are hidden behind theirs. Kudos to the band for also not having ADD with the camera shots and spending just the right amount of time on each shot before switching to another. The most entertaining thing and refreshing thing as well is the camaraderie that all the bands that are interview have with each other and the scene as a whole. No attitudes here, just good friends having a good time while supporting each other. While the bands detractors are legion, as are their fans, when you realize that this is a band that basically arose from the ashes of Aftershock and Overcast, as well as containing and contributing members of and to Shadows Fall, Red Tide, Seemless, and Blood Has Been Shed, as well as being grammy nominated to boot, I can think of no other band that so richly deserve the success they have achieved. Plus add the fact that the band come across as genuine friends and eschew every metal stereotype there is, it's no wonder they've sold what they have while still keeping the respect of their peers. Even if you hate this band, you would get a kick out of the bonus section. By far and large, the best all around DVD I have purchased in a long fucking time.