Katatonia: Live Consternation
Katatonia: Live Consternation

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Katatonia: Live Consternation

2007
Movie
51 min
English

Live Consternation is a live album and video by Swedish heavy metal band Katatonia, released in both CD and DVD format through Peaceville Records on 28 May 2007. The album features a live performance recorded at Germany's Summer Breeze Open Air festival on 17 August 2006. The artwork was designed by Travis Smith and closes the visual concept for The Great Cold Distance.

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IMDb8.0/10
Director: Lars NorwegianGenres: Concert Film, Heavy Metal, Progressive Rock

Plot Summary

Katatonia: Live Consternation captures the essence of the Swedish progressive metal band Katatonia during their "The Great Cold" tour. Filmed in Krakow, Poland, the concert showcases the band's intense live performance, featuring a setlist that spans their acclaimed discography. The release offers fans a powerful visual and auditory experience of the band's signature dark and melancholic sound.

Critical Reception

Live Consternation was generally well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for its high production value and the band's powerful performance. Reviewers highlighted Katatonia's ability to translate their complex studio sound into a compelling live setting, with particular commendation for the energy and atmosphere captured.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for excellent sound and video quality.

  • The band delivered a powerful and atmospheric live performance.

  • A must-have for Katatonia fans, capturing their signature sound effectively.

Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available, fan discussions often laud the concert's raw energy and faithful rendition of Katatonia's iconic songs, making it a fan-favorite release.

Fun Fact

The concert was filmed over two nights at the "Studio" club in Krakow, Poland, on February 12th and 13th, 2006, offering a comprehensive look at Katatonia's live prowess during that era.

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