(RockAndMetal.com) (08/23/04)

Edited By Michael Bennett

NEW YORK, NY, USA - MEAT LOAF, one of the biggest selling Pop/Rock artists of all time, is slated to release both his first live CD, "Meat Loaf: Bat Out Of Hell Live With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra" on September 28th, and DVD, "Meat Loaf: Live With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra" on October 5th via Sanctuary Records.

Singing epic tales of love and heartbreak with his instantly recognizable, booming voice, Meat Loaf proves why he has held the attention of so many for so long.

It's the signature sound that the world first heard in 1977 with the release of his classic "Bat Out Of Hell" album, Meat Loaf's operatic collaborative debut with songwriter Jim Steinman.

Personifying showmanship and vocal prowess at its best, the "Bat Out Of Hell Live With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra" CD truly invokes the spirit of Rock 'N' Roll.

Meat Loaf is a bonafide entertainer who brings the "story/song" concept to life as he and his band perform the entire "Bat Out Of Hell" album from start to finish.

And it turns out to be an experience like no other, with 'Paradise By The Dashboard Light' clocking in at over 20 minutes in length.

While the CD showcases the sound, the DVD showcases the spectacle that is Meat Loaf live.

Filmed in Melbourne, Australia on February 20th & 22th, 2004, the "Meat Loaf: Live With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra" DVD captures Meat Loaf in a signature, all-out performance.

The singer blaze through classics such as 'You Took the Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night),' 'Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad' and 'I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That).'

Meat Loaf also performs fan favorites including 'Life Is A Lemon (And I Want My Money Back)' and 'I Couldn't Have Said It Better.'

Born Marvin Lee Aday in Dallas, Texas, Meat Loaf moved to Los Angeles in 1967 to begin his career as a musician and actor.

He first gained widespread attention as "Eddie," the brain-dead zombie in the cult classic movie, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."

In 1974 he met Jim Steinman while auditioning for the writer's off-Broadway musical, "More Than You Deserve," and the two embarked on a partnership that led to "Bat Out Of Hell," which has gone on to be one of the biggest selling albums of all time over the years - racking up over 30 million copies sold.

In 1993, Meat Loaf again collaborated with Steinman and released "Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell."

The single, 'I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That),' aided by a visually stimulating mini-movie, was played on MTV and VH1 repeatedly, introducing Meat Loaf to a whole new generation.

Meat Loaf has toured the world several times over, and to date has sold over 60 million albums worldwide.

"Bat Out Of Hell Live" CD Track Listing:

1. Bat Out Of Hell
2. You Took the Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)
3. Heaven Can Wait
4. All Revved Up With No Place To Go
5. Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad
6. Paradise By The Dashboard Light
7. For Crying Out Loud

"Live With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra" DVD Track Listing:

1. Life Is A Lemon (And I Want My Money Back)
2. Mercury Blues
3. Dead Ringer For Love
4. Testify
5. All Revved Up With No Place To Go
6. You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)
7. I Couldn't Have Said It Better
8. Out Of The Frying Pan (And Into The Fire)
9. I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
10. For Crying Out Loud
11. Paradise By The Dashboard Light
12. Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad
13. Bat Out Of Hell

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