“Invasion” is a superb album and “Live Invasion” is a fantastic memento for those that caught the ‘Invasion’ tour. But wait, there’s more! If the CD wasn’t glorious enough, there’s a DVD as part of this package. The concert film is culled from 4-5 shows that were recorded on the North American tour, there’s music video footage, audience footage, stuff culled from meet and greets and additional footage intertwined with the performance. The end product is visually on par with the Rob Zombie live Blu-Ray released a few years back, albeit on a smaller scale.  What would a John 5 show be without the show closing ‘medley?’ As John 5 puts it, “Here’s a bunch of songs that I didn’t write, but if you know them, sing along.” After a 12 minute homage to the greats of rock n roll, there’s really no need for a traditional encore.

The ‘medley’ show closer has become a thing of legend by this point and it’s a great opportunity for us, the fans, to get involved by playing ‘name that tune’ as John 5 and the guys blast their way through classic after classic until the show reaches its final climax and we all collectively blow our load. There’s a reason why the guy doesn’t do encores, it’s a show within the show. There’s just nothing left to give at the end of his gigs. There’s a very special bonus track on this CD and DVD, when John 5 And The Creatures played at The Whisky at the end of the ‘Invasion’ tour, John 5 brought bassist Michael Anthony, drummer Fred Coury, and singer Corey Tayor for the Van Halen classic “Take Your Whiskey Home.”  What a hell of a way to end on a high note, eh? ‘Live Invasion’ is Metal Titans approved. 

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