Metallica: Cliff 'em All Number of Items: 1 Format: Color Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Running Time: 90 minutes Studio: Wea/Elektra Entertainment Product Group: DVD Release Date: 1999-11-23 Buy from Amazon

Customer Reviews: Total numer of reviews: 67 Average rating: 4.5 "A talent like no other..." I became interested in Metallica during their "black album" years and had never given much thought to their pre-Jason Newsted years. The more I got into Metallica the more I learned that Cliff was the foundation of the band. So I decided to purchase this DVD to see what was so special with this man. I get choked up while typing this review thinking of the sheer talent of this individual. If you watch and really listen to tracks 8 and 18 you understand the depth of his passing and how TRULY talented this man was. Metallica is a great band-no doubt. But the Metallica that ruled the world with Cliff Burton as their bassist will always be an 'effing' great band. ""3 1/2 Years of Metallica summed Up in 90 Minutes"" This 90 minute DVD (or VHS) is a great look at the "old Metallica", before they began to slide in 1996, with the release of the mediocre "Load" album. I actually purchased this tape during the "ReLoad" era, and was blown away by the raw energy of their early live shows, and Cliff Burton's "Hendrix-style" bass pyro-technics. The tracks "Creeping Death", "Fade to Black", "Sanitarium", and "For Whom the Bell Tolls" are worth the $20 alone you will pay for this collection. The other tunes are recorded a bit less professionally, but the sound quality is decent. "Dave Mustaine (former-Megadeth)" is featured on lead guitar on one song, and Cliff Burton's 2nd gig ever is captured on film as well. If you love the recordings "Kill 'Em All", "Ride the Lightning", "Master of Puppets", and "Garage Days 1984", then this rare glimpse of early Metallica is a great purchase. Hey, also check out "Live Sh*t (DVD version)(2002)", "Cunning Stunts (1998)", and "The Making of the Black Album (2001 documentary)." "Live Sh*t" is by far Metallica's best live release. Every hit single, cover song, and fan favorite is featured. "That rocks..." Though the quality is poor, i belive every die hard fan should have this... "Great DVD Bad Quality" Allright Metallifans, lets get straight to the point. This is a good video but as the box says the quality ain't that happening.It contains bootleg footage of shows when they were a young band with only 1 CD out, Kill Em All, footage fom Day at the Green 85, shows from the ride the lightning tour in 85, and shows in 86 supporting Ozzy. Kill em all tour songs are: Metal Militia Seek and Destroy Day at the Green songs are: For Whom the Bell Tolls(This is the only song on here with good quality.There is a kickass bass solo before this song.) Ride the Lightning Tour songs are: Four Horsemen Fade to Black Master of Puppets tour Supporting Ozzy songs are: Whiplash Master of Puppets Am I Evil Creeping Death Sanitarium Damage INC There is also footage of the of the band getting drunk, having interviews, messin' around backstage, and some other kickass bass solos.This is the best tribute to Cliff possible.He would be proud. "Why I'm a bassist..." "Cliff 'Em All" is one of several reasons why I'm a bassist. Cliff didn't just chunk away at root notes like most other hard rock/metal bassists of the 80's did (other exceptions: Steve Harris, Lemmy Kilminster). He took the bass guitar to new levels by doing solos, using fuzz/wah tones, harmonizing with guitar riffs, and much more. Unfortunately, a lot of music these days (from ANY genre) refuses to recognize bass players as much more than just a background member. Some bands these days don't even have bassists! But Cliff was more than just a bassist. He was also an excellent musician/songwriter. His contribution to the sound of Metallica is immeasurable. And his talents are well-represented in this DVD. The ONLY reason I gave it 4 stars is for quality, but that's a very minor detail. If you're a bassist, buy this DVD. If you're a Metallica fan, buy this DVD. If you're a metalhead, buy this DVD. If you just appreciate talented musicians at the top of their game, buy this DVD. If {whatever}, buy this DVD... you will not regret it!