Def Leppard: And There Will Be a Next Time… Live from Detroit

Veteran metal band Def Leppard plays a pleasing mix of old and new material in this 2016 engagement at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI. The title comes from singer Joe Elliott's promise at the show's conclusion: "See you next time—and there will be a next time." The band members are in fine form, although Elliott's voice isn't quite as prominent in the mix as it could be. The video wall behind the Sheffield quintet provides the most notable special effect, changing visuals from song to song, including a collection of neon signs. The band starts the nine-song set with "Let's Go" and winds up with “Man Enough,” both off their 2015 self-titled album. Elliott introduces "Foolin'”—a highlight of their multi-platinum Pyromania CD—as a song for those who've been "as far back with us as 1983." Def Leppard don't sound much different than they did 34 years ago, even if they look unsurprisingly (but not dramatically) older. Guitarist Phil Collen has less hair, but he couldn't be in better shape as his toned shirtless torso attests. Collen is joined by Rick Allen on drums, Vivian Campbell on guitar, and Rick Savage on bass. Def Leppard has always leaned toward the glam end of the spectrum, which comes through in their slow-burn cover of David Essex's "Rock On." Presented in DTS-HD 5.1 and LPCM stereo on Blu-ray, and DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1 and stereo on DVD, extras include bonus music videos and two audio CDs. (K. Fennessy)