The Formation Of Damnation (Ltd. CD+DVD) ? - Page 2

Samsara · April 22nd, 2008, 08:30 PM

Thanks everyone. Re-ordered it! \m/

I have VLC, but never thought about using it for this. I should have.

Apex brand DVD players do it too?

Samsara · April 22nd, 2008, 08:40 PM

I installed a new version of VLC, and it worked with another alternate region DVD (Sevendust's Japanese Seasons release). But the audio track was "sped up" and the video "hiccuped."

Any ideas?

FirstStrikeIsDeadly · April 25th, 2008, 04:54 PM

I got mine in the mail today.

Most excellent album! It totally slays. My personal favs are the title track and Henchman right now! Thrashstastic!

A little disappointed by the DVD, they could have shown a little more of the actual recording process, or just some interviews and whatnot instead. 20 mins is just a bit too short for my taste to be giving it another spin into the player soon.
But I suppose one should be glad there was even a DVD included in the digi-version to begin with

Fuckin' Skolnick playing that solo like it means nothing. IN-SANE!

FirstStrikeIsDeadly · April 26th, 2008, 03:55 AM

You Tube

that's the Skolnick piece I was talking of earlier.

I-TEND-TO-DIE · May 6th, 2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pennywiseignite

Anyone knows about TFOD will be released in a special edition (have seen it on several pages), what will the DVD include?
Also, is there going to be a "fan-package" of the album + t-shirt or something like that?

The DVD includes The making of FODN

really cool

pennywiseignite · May 6th, 2008, 12:26 PM

The DVD is nothing special in my opinion - but get the limited edition for the fantastic "book-formate", really cool exclusive layout for hardcore testament fans!

IrritatedTrout · May 24th, 2008, 12:32 PM

Does the DVD version come in a hardcover book (that's what it looks like in the picture) or a regular digi pack?

pennywiseignite · May 25th, 2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IrritatedTrout

Does the DVD version come in a hardcover book (that's what it looks like in the picture) or a regular digi pack?

It's a book, really nice artwork!

desert_demon · June 10th, 2008, 07:13 PM

Just to set the record straight since I just recieved the CD+DVD version of Formation of Damnation here is some concise info on this edition:
1) The CD+DVD edition does NOT come in a hardcover book format. It comes in a trifold digi-pack with the CD and the DVD in plastic trays glues to the digi-pack plus a booklet with photos/lyrics.
2) The DVD is very short (about 20 minutes) and quite frankly could have been a LOT better. It starts with some pointless scenes of a drum kit (yes, just scenes of a drum kit with no-one playing it, I'm serious) that go on too long. Then we have brief scenes of Chuck Billy doing vocals and brief scenes of Eric Peterson doing some guitar work as well as a video of Alex Skolnick doing some shredding (already posted on this thread). We also get a scene of Eric Peterson getting a manicure (I swear I'm not kidding!!) and brief scenes of Paul Bostaph laying down some drum tracks.
3) There are NO interviews or commentary on the songs so this is definetly NOT a "behind the scenes" of the making of the album since the album is never discussed.
4) There is a photo gallery with the pictures that you can see on the Testament e-card.
5) There is a "listen to the album" section where you can listen to the tracks directly on the CD. If these tracks are of a superior sound quality than those on the CD I do not know since I don't have a high-end sound system.

It's up to you if you want to pay extra for the CD+DVD edition, but now you are at least better informed.

messiah of metal · June 11th, 2008, 03:47 AM

Dude my Cd & DVD version came in the hardbook cover not digipack and the ones in the local record stores (U.K) are the same

High Priest Of Evil · June 11th, 2008, 10:16 AM

Mine's a hardbook cover as well. And all the others I've seen too. I bought both versions and think the limited one looks sweet and as a collector I had to have it. It's funny that you can get only the limited versions here and that's the reason the album hasn't been selling better- there are a lot of people who don't care about the DVD and want to have a regular version.. and are still waiting for it! It's cheaper and more traditional- some find that attractive. I think with the next album someone should think about releasing both/all versions at the same time, 'cause it would help the sales

April 25th, 2008, 04:54 PM	#28 (permalink)
FirstStrikeIsDeadly Spirit Crusher Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Holland/Sweden Posts: 180	I got mine in the mail today. Most excellent album! It totally slays. My personal favs are the title track and Henchman right now! Thrashstastic! A little disappointed by the DVD, they could have shown a little more of the actual recording process, or just some interviews and whatnot instead. 20 mins is just a bit too short for my taste to be giving it another spin into the player soon. But I suppose one should be glad there was even a DVD included in the digi-version to begin with Fuckin' Skolnick playing that solo like it means nothing. IN-SANE! __________________ www.nocturnalhorde.com

June 11th, 2008, 03:47 AM	#35 (permalink)
messiah of metal Field Marshall Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newcastle Uk Posts: 91	Dude my Cd & DVD version came in the hardbook cover not digipack and the ones in the local record stores (U.K) are the same __________________ http://www.myspace.com/nauseammetal

June 11th, 2008, 10:16 AM	#36 (permalink)
High Priest Of Evil Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Poland Posts: 1,046	Mine's a hardbook cover as well. And all the others I've seen too. I bought both versions and think the limited one looks sweet and as a collector I had to have it. It's funny that you can get only the limited versions here and that's the reason the album hasn't been selling better- there are a lot of people who don't care about the DVD and want to have a regular version.. and are still waiting for it! It's cheaper and more traditional- some find that attractive. I think with the next album someone should think about releasing both/all versions at the same time, 'cause it would help the sales __________________ Charismatic leaders preach their sermons of ignorance Please take heed soon my friend Promises won't cleanse the sins

April 22nd, 2008, 08:30 PM	#26 (permalink)
Samsara Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	Thanks everyone. Re-ordered it! \m/ I have VLC, but never thought about using it for this. I should have. Apex brand DVD players do it too?

April 22nd, 2008, 08:40 PM	#27 (permalink)
Samsara Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	I installed a new version of VLC, and it worked with another alternate region DVD (Sevendust's Japanese Seasons release). But the audio track was "sped up" and the video "hiccuped." Any ideas?

May 6th, 2008, 12:26 PM	#31 (permalink)
pennywiseignite Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 220	The DVD is nothing special in my opinion - but get the limited edition for the fantastic "book-formate", really cool exclusive layout for hardcore testament fans!

May 24th, 2008, 12:32 PM	#32 (permalink)
IrritatedTrout Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	Does the DVD version come in a hardcover book (that's what it looks like in the picture) or a regular digi pack?

June 10th, 2008, 07:13 PM	#34 (permalink)
desert_demon Wise in the ways of metal Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mexico Posts: 246	Just to set the record straight since I just recieved the CD+DVD version of Formation of Damnation here is some concise info on this edition: 1) The CD+DVD edition does NOT come in a hardcover book format. It comes in a trifold digi-pack with the CD and the DVD in plastic trays glues to the digi-pack plus a booklet with photos/lyrics. 2) The DVD is very short (about 20 minutes) and quite frankly could have been a LOT better. It starts with some pointless scenes of a drum kit (yes, just scenes of a drum kit with no-one playing it, I'm serious) that go on too long. Then we have brief scenes of Chuck Billy doing vocals and brief scenes of Eric Peterson doing some guitar work as well as a video of Alex Skolnick doing some shredding (already posted on this thread). We also get a scene of Eric Peterson getting a manicure (I swear I'm not kidding!!) and brief scenes of Paul Bostaph laying down some drum tracks. 3) There are NO interviews or commentary on the songs so this is definetly NOT a "behind the scenes" of the making of the album since the album is never discussed. 4) There is a photo gallery with the pictures that you can see on the Testament e-card. 5) There is a "listen to the album" section where you can listen to the tracks directly on the CD. If these tracks are of a superior sound quality than those on the CD I do not know since I don't have a high-end sound system. It's up to you if you want to pay extra for the CD+DVD edition, but now you are at least better informed.