Those who have known me over the years know of my affinity for Sonata Arctica. However, not many know that another one of my favorite bands is Sentenced. Up until their split in 2005, the band had put out some of the most depressing albums in the form of melodic death metal. They began in 1989, with a decided death metal sound, and gained some recognition with their album Amok. Their style underwent a major change when original vocalist Taneli Jarva left and was replaced by Ville Laihiala in time for the Down album. With each progressing album, they moved farther away from their roots to a more rock sound, yet the depressive themes remained until the bitter end.
Sentenced's final work is captured on their last ever show in their native Oulu, Finland. Buried Alive is the live show plus a mini-documentary, the band's videos, and an interview. The entire listing of their discography and photos are also included in the DVD. So, if you're like me and never got the chance to see Sentenced live, this DVD is the best and only way to get an idea of what they were live. On a side note, guitarist Miika Tenkula died last year, so the band will remain true to their word of there being no reunion.
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