''Vivus!'' is a

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released by American death metal band Death through

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. It contains two previously released live albums: '' Live in L.A. (Death & Raw)'' and ''

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''. Both shows contained on ''Vivus!'' were recorded in 1998. Disc one features the band at Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, while disc two is a recording of the band on the festival stage at Dynamo Open Air. The band's manager, Eric Greif, has stated that the inspiration for the set and its title was the Kiss album '' Alive!''.

Track listing

Personnel

* Chuck Schuldiner – vocals, guitar * Richard Christy –

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– guitar

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Vivus! Death (metal band) albums 2012 live albums Live albums published posthumously Relapse Records live albums