June 28, 2025 – Borgata Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City NJ
Review by Chris Yates // Photography by Estelle Massry
The Borgata Hotel & Casino was “the spot” for Def Leppard’s return. It’s been 11 years since their last visit to AC and the NJ & PA fans came out in droves. Their enduring popularity and continued success are a testament to their music and the dedication of their fans. Def Leppard fans are known for selling out concerts, often traveling far distances to see them perform, and sharing their experiences.
I arrived early and had the opportunity to speak to a number of fans. Many seemed historians of the famed group with one of them telling me it was their 18th time seeing them live! I loved hearing of their concert experiences, hearing them discuss their favorite songs and albums and witnessing the sea of tees which seemed to have taken over the entire casino on this night. Not only were there fans from when Def Leppard’s popularity surged in the 80s, but the band has also attracted a significant younger audience which was also apparent on this evening.
Their stage presence and vocals haven’t lost a note, skipped beat or move as I felt I was listening to them from my vinyl collection from back in the day! Def Leppard is one of only five rock bands to have achieved Diamond status (selling 10 million copies) for two original studio albums in the US and their fanbase is proof as to how that milestone was achieved. It was an epic night of Rock & Roll!
For more info please visit http://www.defleppard.com
Setlist
- Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)
- Rocket
- Let’s Get Rocked
- Foolin’
- Armageddon It
- Animal
- Love Bites
- Just Like ’73
- Let It Go
- Die Hard the Hunter
- This Guitar
- Two Steps Behind
- Bringin’ On the Heartbreak
- Switch 625
- Rock of Ages
- Photograph
- Hysteria (Encore)
- Pour Some Sugar on Me (Encore)