The 74-year-old shock rocker outperforms bands half his age while getting guillotined live.
Live at Val de Moine,Clisson,France 24.6.2022. The setlist features hits from the ‘70’s, ‘80’s and early ‘90’s, all performed by the current band line-up. The filming is quite good and the BD features PCM stereo and 5.1 mixes as audio choices. Expect all the usual live show theatrics (including the guillotine) and great showmanship not only from Cooper himself, but the rest of the band. You would expect an artist at this stage of his career to be on the decline, but nothing could be farther from the truth. Of course, the “band” is a joy to watch as well, especially Glen Sobel (drums) and Nita Strauss (guitar) – two virtuosos on their respective instruments. They add so many subtle intricacies into the music without overstepping Cooper’s vocals. But when the time is theirs in the spotlight, they shred/jam with authority and conviction – absolute professionalism at the highest level in rock music.
Sound
Nita Strauss shreds while Cooper gets fake-executed mid-song.
Director
Thierry Villeneuve
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hellfest 2022 was Cooper's first major European festival post-pandemic, and he reportedly insisted on the full theatrical production despite outdoor technical constraints.
The setlist deliberately bridges his 1971 'Killer' era with 1989's 'Trash' comeback, essentially arguing his entire career is one continuous horror show.
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