A new album of symphonic reworkings, a new book on their remarkable career and a European stadium tour: Def Leppard are back… and in your face. The Brits are a classic band that have weathered storms and trends with a live reputation and history of anthems that will always see them embraced. They're nice guys too, grounded but not afraid to test themselves, as Drastic Symphonies proves.
Deconstructing their hits and deeper cuts with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, saw singer Joe Elliot duetting with his younger self at times. And while a signature song like Hysteria takes flight with strings in the majestic way you'd expect, the takes on Animal and Pour Some Sugar On Me from the same multi-platinum 1987 album are unexpected, engaging listens.
