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By Rustyn Rose

Def Leppard has always been a dynamic live band, and this tour continues to showcase the Sheffield quintet’s ability to play tight, energetic shows. The group, which turns 40 next year and is touring in support of its 2015 self-titled album, dazzled the Boise crowd with 17 songs culled from their four decades of albums. Included among them were three tracks; “Dangerous,” “Let’s Go,” and “Man Enough” from the new record. The largest part of the set was dedicated to their iconic 25 million-plus selling 1987 album, Hysteria, from which they performed six songs; “Women,” “Armageddon It,” “Rocket,” “Animal,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and the title track.

Vocalist Joe Elliott sounds as good as ever, and guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell remain among the most underrated fret-masters of their era. Bassist Rick Savage’s bass rumbled and rolled through old school tracks like “Let it Go” and “Foolin’” while drummer Rick Allen put on a thunderous display of footwork on hits like “Let’s Get Rocked” and “Switch 625.” Visually Def Leppard utilized a stunning light array and three massive video screens to bombastic effect. As always, the band’s multi-part vocal harmonies were near flawless. The group came out for two encores, performing their classic hits “Rock of Ages” and “Photograph” to close out the evening’s festivities.

By The Scene 2016.

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