Athens, Greece - Media Reviews

DEF LEPPARD / WHITESNAKE / HANNIBAL By Yiannis Z

The stage was prepared to host the first DEF LEPPARD gig upon Greek soil. AC/DC's "For Those About To Rock" was on the P.A. system loud enough so that we can enjoy the Heavy AC/DC power. Suddenly the lights went out and "Rocket" kicked in. DEF LEPPARD were finally on stage and we went crazy. Every time I was listening to "Hysteria" in my turntable I was imagining how this moment would be like. The brand new "C'mon C'mon" was next followed by "Hysteria"-classic, "Animal"; I was living the dream. The sound was great and I could expect nothing more. Everybody knows the complexity of these songs due to the huge production how hard it is to deliver them songs live; but with some pre-recorded helping aids everything becomes possible. Elliot's voice was in a satisfying level and was supported by the most amazing background vocals ever (after QUEEN of course). Phil Collen was in a great shape, while Rick Savage is still the "number one" musician in the band. Unfortunately, we couldn't watch Rick Allen behind the drum set delivering the steady rhythm during the entire concert. Vivian Campbell was in a great mood throwing picks to the crowd until he run out of them and three little girls came on stage to give him a bunch of guitar picks in his hand, beautiful moment.

Joe Elliot made his best efforts to cheer up the 15.000 people that were in Karaiskaki stadium in that hot Tuesday night and everything was really cool. When the first notes from "Love Bites" kicked in, my heart started beating faster but a bunch of stupid motherfuckers that have shit for brains decided to crowd-surf during this particular song.

DEF LEPPARD did an acoustic two-song set with "Two Steps Behind" and "Bringin' On The Heartbreak" that the Greek crowd sung beautifully and received Joe Elliot's praise. Then Steve Clark's instrumental "Switch 625" song came in. "Hysteria" and "Armageddon It" made us feel like we're 10 years old again jumpin' around and screamin'. DEF LEPPARD concluded their awesome set with "Let's Get Rocked" and promised that they are going to return (yeah definitely).

Overall, Cultural Action's team made their best efforts to organize a beautiful Rock show for the Greek crowd. The WHITESNAKE - DEF LEPPARD collaboration gave their best to entertain us and delivered some of the best Rock songs in the history of music. Personally, now I have some beautiful music related memories in my heart from Karaiskaki, too.

By Metal-Temple 2008.

Def Leppard, Whitesnake @ Karaiskaki 01/07/08 By Antonis Venieris

The time had come for our anxiety to end and that was when the Leps took over the stage. What a hell of a party!! They started with "Rocket" and made everybody jumping all over. The sound was great, the band was in a great mood and their setlist, that included mostly old and just a couple of new songs, turned out the ideal one!

"Love Bites" was the first highlight of the Leps, but what happened during the "Animal", "Pour Some Sugar On Me", "Armageddon It" and especially "Rock of Ages" was almost unreal and words just can't describe it! How can I not mention that rock named Rick Savage that gave an excellent self on stage as well as Rick Allen's performance on drums, which was so emotive awesome job dude!!! The band said goodnight with "Let's Get Rocked" and we all left the stadium with a big smile on our face. I don't think that anyone expected such a huge show!!

Once again, credits belong to the people who brought this band to our country and allow me to wish: more power to your elbow!!!!!

By Solid Rock 2008.

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