Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, Import, NTSC
• Language: Unknown (Dolby Digital 2.0), Unknown (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Universal Int'l
• DVD Release Date: October 25, 2005
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000AXWD4S
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,155 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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43 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Edited versions of programs.A total rip-off., October 8, 2005

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Philip A.Cohen (Bay Harbor Islands, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: We Rock (DVD)

The previous reviewer of this disc is correct with his song listing,and so,the two programs being reissued on this disc("A Special From The Spectrum" recorded in Philadelphia and "Live '83",recorded in Utrecht,Holland) are NOT being reissued complete,with "Stand up and Shout" omitted from the Philadelphia concert,and a 20 minute version of "Heaven & Hell" being omitted from the Utrecht show.When I buy a DVD reissue of a program that I've already owned on VHS or Laserdisc,then,ideally,I'd like to get extra songs and supplemental material,but,at the very least,I want to get the original program complete.Although it's true that the song contents of the two concerts overlapped,that's no excuse for dropping songs.I wonder if it was Ronnie James Dio's decision,or merely a stingy record company trying to save money by reducing the payout of mechanical royalties.This DVD is a deplorable rip-off,and useless as an upgrade to fans who already own the complete,uncut programs via previous VHS or Laserdisc releases.This release is an import from Universal Music(who has the non-U.S. rights on the 1980's DIO recordings). Let's hope that Rhino & Warner Brothers(who have the U.S. rights) never release these edited versions of the programs.Oh well,I guess I'll transfer my vintage VHS of the Spectrum concert and my Japanese Laserdisc of the Utrecht concert onto DVD-R.Because this is a virtuoso heavy metal group with substantial amounts of improvisation from the guitarist & drummer,no two performances of a song are identical.A slight overlap in song contents between the Philadelphia & Utrecht shows is NOT a justification to omit the "redundant" songs.Though "Stand Up & Shout" & "Heaven and Hell" were included in both shows,they were hardly identical renditions.This DVD should be taken off the market.Please Rhino & Time-Warner:Spare U.S. fans from this travesty,and NEVER release these edited programs in America.DIO fans:You've been warned about this worthless product.

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dio releases another classic - era Live DVD, October 5, 2005

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cd-heaven (ROCK CITY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We Rock (DVD)

Ronnie James Dio has remained at the forefront of hard rock for over twenty years and his position as the powerful voice, driving force and front man to rock gods 'Dio' is the stuff of legends. This is the new 2005 DVD release of "We Rock" - a live-in-concert Dio extravaganza boasting two knock-out concerts filmed during Dio's 1983 / 1984 Holy Diver world tour.
The finest hard rock album to come out of 1983 and a second serving of rock genius in 1984's 'The Last In Line', Dio found themselves in embarking on a sell-out world tour. Delivering concert performances of the highest calibre and putting on the kind of value-for-money show that had become something of a lost art, the Holy Diver world tour won the band adulation from fans, critics and fellow musicians alike.
Tracks:
MAIN CONCERT: DIO at The Spectrum, Philadelphia
1. Don't Talk To Strangers
2. Mystery
3. Egypt / Drum Solo / Heaven & Hell / Guitar solo / Heaven & Hell
4. Last In Line
5. Rainbow In the Dark
6. Mob Rules
7. We Rock

DIO in Utrecht, Holland

1. Stand Up & Shout
2. Straight Through The Heart
3. Shame On The Night
4. Children Of The Sea
5. Holy Diver
6. Rainbow In The Dark
7. Don't Talk To Strangers

DIO:
Ronnie James Dio - Vocals
Vinny Appice - Drums
Jimmy Bain - Bass
Vivian Campbell - Guitar

Running Time 100 minutes approx

Extras Exclusive interview with Ronnie James Dio, recorded in Belgium 2005 (approx running time 25 minutes)


This is the Ultimate Dio DVD release. But Evil and Devine Live in new York and Sacred Heart are excellent as well. 3 for 3 on Live DVD release, not lets get a live DVD from the Lock up the Wolves Tour (His best solo album and best guitarist Rowan Robertson).

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars for what it is......, May 7, 2006

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Rick Burton "Rick" (NEwark De) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We Rock (DVD)

I have had this video ( A Special From the Spectrum) for the last 20 years, and I can honestly say that is is one of the awesomest concerts I have ever seen. Vivian Campbell blows away all other Dio guitarist completely.

Now I gave it 5 stars based on the video, but for the guy who was complainig about the DVD release being cut because stand up and shout wasn't on it, Well your going to be even more upset when you find out that the copy you have was in fact also cut up. I know this because I was at the Spectrum for both the filming of this and the Sacred heart show with Craig Goldy.

Song that were played that night that never made it to the video such as Man on the Silver Mountain, Long Live Rock and Roll, and Holy Diver, should have been included in this video. I was totally upset when I first got it and saw my Favorite song, Man on the Silver Mountain wasn't on it.

By comparison, the Sacred Heart show wasn't as good to me, It had a bigger production, but without Vivan it just wasn't the same. Now I have heard that the Sacred Heart show from the Spectrum with Vivan from the first round was originally filmed and supposed to be released, but after he left, Dio didn't do it. I was at this show also, and I want that copy not the crappy one with Craig Goldy!