Adelaide, SA, Australia - Media Reviews

By Darren M. Leach

But it was time for what everyone is here for; Def Leppard hit the stage to play Hysteria in full – front to back. After a 30-minute countdown including an ad to sell the band's beer – yep, Def Leppard Pale Ale! – the lights dropped and the opening riff of Women tore through the ears of this full house. Noticeably guitarist, Phil Collen, who might be 60 years old, was ripped – he played shirtless for the entire show and shredded licks like it was 1987 all over again.

Barely time for the crowd to applause, they then tore straight into Rocket, one of the band's most iconic songs and one which still holds up today. Singer Joe Elliott ran around the stage and ego ramp energetically but couldn't quite hit the high notes like 1987. Luckily he had his four mates to help him out.

They rip through the first half of the album with ease – the first six all of which were released as singles. The biggest roar was for Pour Some Sugar On Me – of course. The Adelaide choir help the band with the chorus, with Elliott smiling and thanking them after the song finished. Elliott must have sung this song 1000 times, but boy did he sing it like it was the first time.

By The Music 2018.

Read the full review at - themusic.com.au

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