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The Hellacopters - Goodnight Cleveland

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And it is not just another live DVD in the usual style, but the main feature is "Goodnight Cleveland", a documentary where the video camera follows the band across the USA, starting out in Cleveland until the end of their tour in New York, as written in the back, "fly on the wall", meaning that we get everything from the check-in at the hotel over the arrival at the club to the after show, we get it all. So it is quite interesting that the shows themselves hardly are featured here, but the emphasis rather is on the surroundings, showing what a tour brings with itself.

The band around former ENTOMBED drummer Nick Royale is followed in the style of the Seventies, which is not exactly the best thing for the quality of the pictures, but brings us a similarly authentic atmosphere as the music of the Rockers. In the documentation we can see that the guys are absolutely down to earth and don't let the big star hang out (no, not what you are thinking again!), they do their own laundry, help setting up the equipment, searching for their own food (where the whole thing can get a little hard if you are a Vegetarian) and at the end, before leaving for Sweden, drummer Robert Eriksson tries to find some more sleep in the hotel lobby, but Whitney Houston cranked up to 11 doesn't help, funny anecdote. We also get material of radio interviews, photo sessions and more things like that, which we normally do not get to see.

As mentioned before, the musical outtakes are hidden in the special features, where I have to say that I do not know much about the musical history of the guys, but I have been told that many classics can be found here. And we also get a few soundchecks with musicians of their support band GAZA STRIPPERS, here on vocals, there on guitars, then on drums, which also is quite interesting to see/hear.

For die hard fans of THE HELLACOPTERS we then also get real video bootlegs of early live shows, even still with Dregen on vocals (now with the BACKYARD BABIES), the quality at times is pretty adventurous, but very authentic and definitely unseen before, that alone should be enough for the most fanatic fans to get this DVD. And here we also can see how the sound of the Swedes has changed throughout the years, away from the snotty Punk influence towards a more rocking sound, which is just as honest, though.

The fact alone that "Goodbye Cleveland" is not the usual live DVD gives this disc its very own charm, which is even furthered by the band being so very natural. Even if you are not the big fan of the sound of THE HELLACOPTERS, this DVD still is recommendable, because the whole thing is just a lot of fun to watch. (from @ ALex Metal Observer)

It's not everyday that bona-fide rock stars allow you in to see the real deal. Back home in Sweden, these guys are rock stars. In the US they still have to work it. This is a look at touring life like I have never seen before. And I can't imagine a more well-adjusted bunch. They actually make it look easy!

I thought this might be a Spinal Tap spoof (spoofing the spoof?) because of the title's reference, but was pleasantly surprized to find a real slice of life portrait of a very likable band on the road. The Hellacopters really rock the way nobody seems to do these days. This movie gives glimpses onto the stage while focusing on the day to day grind of touring. I nice choice rarely taken.

And if you are already a Hellacopters fan, this DVD is loaded with extra audio tracks and rare footage. It is apparent that a lot of time & effort went into this release. Highly reccommended for fans and new-comers alike.

Not your typical live song concert DVD. Don't expect complete songs in nice glamourous venues and hard rockin' all the time. Ain't what this is about. This is a look at touring life- punk rock style. Reminds me of that Social D. bus tour documentary. And contrary to what others here say, I only like the band even more after watching this!

Hellacopters sure have changed a lot since I got thier first record back in 1996. Their music is more mature... I wasn't crazy about the last record, but seeing this DVD got me fired up again. These guys reallly do fukkin' rock like nobody's bizness. And the bonus videos from the bands early shows really puts it into perspective just how far these guys have come!! BUY it- You Won't be dissappointed.

This is one of those rare DVD's that actually gives you something from the artist... a gift to the fans. It documents the last ten days of the bands most recent US Tour and we see it in all it's honesty. The band is tired. They are playing gigs with a small crew, setting up their own gear (not the way they tour elsewhere I'm sure!), playing little dive bars & rock clubs, glad-handing the fanboys, playing at radio stations- all over the states.

Now The Hellacopters could have released a DVD of their tour in Brazil playing to 30,000 rock dogs a night in arenas, or playing huge outdoor shows in Sweden, but they gave us this glimpse into the other side of being a rocker. Job well done.

It's about time!!!!!!!!! Thank you boys.
Yours in the Action Rock, Thomas

Den här film e bara bra. Just what I wanted in a Copter Doc.

Viewed the Hellacopters DVD that just came out ...............save your money...wow what a disappointment. This DVD does a huge dis-service to a really rocking band.

What you get: Just a few snipits of tunes - in sound checks or at the end of their set.....when the tune is sort of falling apart. Note to band: play in tune, sing in key, strangle your sound engineer.....you sound muddy at best.

What you don't get: A glimpse of the raw rocking energy that is typical of a Hellacopters concert.........they look tired and rather bored. Also, there is no complete tune on the DVD???????????

I don't know the purpose behind releasing such a horrible DVD-----if the band were touring/ filming to promote their albums and to expand their audience, this abortion failed miserably. If they came to America to sightsee----they should have left their instruments behind .........man, I'm still shaking my head.

I LOVE the Hellacopters...But this DVD is bad. Very little concert footage, and the band come across as bitter and rude to their fans. I've already given it away.