On October 30, 2006,
Century Media released a DVD version featuring live footage of the concert. Shortly before the DVD was publicly released, Iced Earth rhythm guitarist and founder
Jon Schaffer offered a statement which voiced dissatisfaction with Century Media (with whom Iced Earth was no longer signed at the time). A portion of this statement reads: "I want you all to be aware of what it is that they [Century Media] are releasing. This is a very low-budget, badly edited video of an amazing concert and an awesome period in the history of Iced Earth. They promised me that they are going to keep the price down and that they are not going to market it as something it's not. But I feel it's my responsibility to let you know the reality of the situation." Schaffer did not, however, go so far as to call for a
boycott of the product, saying, "The decision to purchase the 'Alive in Athens' DVD is up to you. I just want you to be aware of what it is you're getting should you choose to do so." The song order is not identical to that featured on the album version. A few songs are also missing, including "Slave to the Dark", "A Question of Heaven", and "Iced Earth". "Colors" was played at this concert as well, but was not included on the CD or DVD due to a track listing mix up. It is however included on
The Melancholy E.P. and the 2008 re-release of
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Bonus features • Iced Earth Backstage • Jon Schaffer in Athens ==Personnel==