DEF LEPPARD
Live at Radio 2 In The Park 2025 DVD
Concert Review:
Def Leppard turned Hylands Park into a stadium of fervor, delivering a no-frills, hit-heavy performance that reminded everyone why they remain one of rock’s stalwarts. The band doesn’t rely on gimmicks; they lean on strong songwriting, tight execution, and the chemistry built over decades. Joe Elliott’s voice, while showing signs of age, carried conviction and grit. Phil Collen, Vivian Campbell, Rick Savage, and Rick Allen were locked in, giving each classic track the punch and polish fans expect. The production was clean but muscular, allowing the songs to breathe without overproduction. For 2025, the show proved that in rock, consistency and heart still matter.
Concert Highlights:
Opening with “Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)” set a high-energy tone from the first note.
The crowd roared during “Rocket” and “Let’s Get Rocked”, veritable singalong moments.
“Just Like ’73” made its UK live debut — a special treat for fans.
The pace never slackened — even deeper cuts like “Switch 625” and “When Love & Hate Collide” kept momentum.
Closing with “Pour Some Sugar on Me” was predictable but effective: euphoric, unifying, cathartic.
Performance Ratings:
Vocals (Joe Elliott): ★★★★☆ — still commanding in his register, with occasional strain in higher belts.
Guitars & Instrumentation (Collen, Campbell, Savage, Allen): ★★★★★ — rock solid, dynamic, precise.
Stage Presence / Chemistry: ★★★★½ — the band looks comfortable, familiar, and connected with the audience.
Overall Performance: ★★★★★ — for a band with over forty years behind them, this was a raucous reminder they can still deliver.
DVD Format: NTSC
Video Quality: 9.0
Source: Pro Shot (Multi-Camera)
Menus: Yes
Menus: Yes
Chapter Selection: Yes
WideScreen: Yes
HD: Yes
Total Runing Time: 75 Min.
SETLIST:
Total Running Time: 75 Min.
Pyromania Intro (tape)
Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)
Rocket (single version)
Let’s Get Rocked
Foolin’
Armageddon It (shortened ending)
Animal
Love Bites
Just Like ’73
Bringin’ On the Heartbreak (electric)
Switch 625 (instrumental)
When Love & Hate Collide
Rock of Ages
Photograph
Hysteria (extended outro)
Pour Some Sugar on Me
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