Journey and Def Leppard Reviews

Chris from Dallas, Texas

FIVE STARS FOR DEF LEPPARD, JOURNEY BARELY REGISTERED.

First time to see both bands. Def Leppard opened and raised the bar way high and Journey never came close. joe from Def Leppard was sounding great and the band was tight. It was well choreographed and entertaining. Journey on the other hand was like seeing the Neal Schon solo show and a his supporting cast. The music was decent and chock full of the hits everyone knows, but Neal's look at me act ran old really quick. It fell flat in my book. The AAC was a good site. Had seats on the first row of the upper deck and the sight lines were just right.

Joel Rogers from San Francisco, California

MAYBE SOMEWHERE ELSE

Having lived in SF almost 15 years and never been to a concert at att park, I thought this might be a fun show. We had okay seats on the lower side of the stage which would’ve been fine had they not boxed the stage so that we saw very little of anything except a screen and 20% of the stage. The sound for both bands was bad. DL’s mix got better after 5 or 6 songs, but the line array for side fill wasn’t very good, and the mix was just okay. Still enjoyed seeing them play live, and would probably go again if at a different venue. The lighting guy is lazy, and the whole laser special was useless in outdoor venue with no fog. Journey’s mix was even worse and we left after a few songs.

Michael Hunt from San Francisco, California

THE JOURNEY TO DEFNESS

I would hire a better sound crew or at least hire the sound crew from Foo Fighters tour as consultants. BTW, Foo Fighters sounded amazing in SAP Center. Any who, the opening act, Foreigner actually sounded good despite the 6pm-ish start with dusk looming near. DEF LEPPARD runs out on the stage, does their intro, then silence and runs back off stage. Oops. Was that a foretelling of things to come? I would say that Joe Elliot did his best to keep the energy going, but the sound issues took away from the band's performance. The hits were as I remembered them, but the distortion in the sound at various key points of their set was baffling. And then we move onto JOURNEY. The sound issues continued, but at least Arnel Pineda's voice held for the hits. If the sound crew had resolved most of the mixing issues, then I feel it would have been a magical night. ATT park is an amazing venue to experience a concert even at a brisk 55 degrees :)

Jackie from San Francisco, California

DOOBIES: GOOD DL AND JOURNEY TERRIBLE

I have to say that this was the worst concert I have ever been to. We went the very night before to see the Eagles and had a fantastic time, probably one of the best concerts I've ever seen. The sound was completely off for both DL and Journey. The Doobie Brothers seemed to have better sound, not sure why. We left before Journey even finished. I was very disappointed. The sound was at its best OUTSIDE of the ballpak.

Kristie Coffman from Dallas, Texas

JOURNEY JUST SAD

Like other reviews, def l rocked it! Journey- so sad. All reviews are true. I was there. Looks like Journey is on their way out. Sound was so distorted, couldn’t tell what song was playing unless you really concentrated to hear it and we have the songs memorized like everyone else. Still love Journey- just sad.

80's Rocker from Portland, Oregon

JOURNEY'S SOUND TERRIBLE/DEF LEPPARD DELIVERED

Journey's sounds was muffled, Arnel was hard to hear, and acoustics were terrible. After all the negative reviews with this tour, I can't believe they haven't fixed it. It's wrong to charge $$$ for tickets and not deliver on one basic element - sound. I WiLL NEVER attend another Journey concert. Def Leppard delivered and were very entertaining. We watched from nosebleed seats at Moda in Portland and some jerks in front of us stood the entire concert. Their seats had a rail in front of them, so they felt supported as they stood the entire time. One song or two songs...ya, sure okay...I get it. You're inspired and want to stand. However, when you don't feel stable being up that high and don't have that guard in front of you, standing to sway one or two inches doesn't feel safe. Have some common courtesy and sit in between a few songs. Security wouldn't make them sit, but I will admit it was entertaining to watch people throw things at the backs of their heads.

Michael Webster from Hayward California

A.T & T. PARK CONCERT

D.L. was excellent. Mick and Company were solid. Journey however was not good even a little. The lead singer has done a dis service to the lyrics and nuances of said lyrics that we all know by heart. Any variance and we know we are watching and expensive Karaoke band. Then the overall sound issues! Where do i start? It was just bad.

John O from Portland, Oregon

FUN!, BUT JOURNEY NEEDS SOME CLARITY IMPROVEMENTS

Love both bands, DL was quite good and clear. Journey has the talent but overall the music was muddy and overpowered voice. Journey really needs sound help!! With going though

Jeff M from San Francisco, California

DL ROCKED AND WAS AMAZING JOURNEY HORRIBLE

Def Leppard should have headlines their songs sounded great.. great drumming and guitar work and Joe Ellliot could still belt it out..The production was amazing and the fans were totally into it.. Journey my old SF band I grew up there. was a major major disappointment.. We left after 2 songs.. ARnel is not as good as Steve Perry ..Neal Schon over shadowed everyone and his guitar work was average.. The rest of the band just so-so..No comparison to Def leppard ..Jorney was about 50% as good. We are looking forward to the next DL tour hopefully not with Journey By the way foreigner played 6 songs and sound pretty good.. They had a very high energy lead singer now,,who for the most part sounded pretty good..Not as good as the original Lead singer though.

Jeff in Dallas from Dallas, TX

DEF LEP=HIGH ENERGY, FUN SET. JOURNEY=BAD SOUND, SCRIPTED

Like most reviewers here I was excited to see both bands when they came to Dallas to play at the American Airlines arena (indoors). Def Leppard came out excited, high energy and maintained that throughout. VERY appreciative of the fans, complimented each other within the band (amazing to watch the one-armed drummer) and clearly were having fun playing for the sold out crowd. Journey was a distortion nightmare. I love their music and I like the new lead singer well enough, but it was awful. Neil's guitar droned out everything else and was so distorted and over-amped that you couldn't make out the notes. Really bad. I NEVER leave a show early and we bailed after 40 minutes of their walking around the stage playing unintelligible songs. You'd think they might get this fixed over the course of a 60-stop tour. Sad.

Chuck from San Francisco CA

WENT TO SEE JOURNEY, DL WAS BETTER.

Journey is a vocal driven AOR band but I found the guitars over-powering, the sound mix was simply off. Many have said the same thing so not sure why the band hasn't tweaked things. It's not the venue because Def Leppard sounded crisper, cleaner. Seemed like Arnel was trying to sing thru the distortion. DL sounded like the records. Journey not so much. Someone needs to turn down the volume on Neal Schon's guitar. ATT park is good enough acoustically, I saw AC/DC there and they sounded awesome.

Jordan Seaux from St.Martinville, Louisiana

JOURNEY/DEF LEPPARD

I recently went to the concert in New Orleans and i was disappointed with the way journey performed. It was a one man show, literally. I see why Steve Perry left the band. Neil Shawn stole the show with his continuous solo acts in between every. Single. Song! Overall I like journeys attempt to still stay together, but Def Leppard was a 10 star act! Seriously, amazing! They performed as a band and kept the crowd so energized the entire time! If only they would have ended the show I might not have been as disappointed.

Radonna Holmes from Dallas, Texas

WHAT HAPPENED TO MY JOURNEY?

Def Leppard was spot-on...the music...the mix...and crowd engagement! Journey struggled...start to finish. Just when we thought the guitar solos would never end...they never did! Felt like filler. Too many unfamiliar songs. Journey fans are there to hear the HITS they love and grew up with. Sadly, Arnel's vocals were terribly flat. He seemed exhausted and disconnected from the audience.

Brian from Boise, Idaho

DEF LEPPARD HAS NEVER BEEN BETTER. JOURNEY DISAPPOINTING

I admit that I'm a huge Def Leppard fan and have seen them 3 times in the past. All were fantastic shows but this one was even better. Sound, lighting, band energy, and crowd focused presentation were amazing! Our whole group (10 of us) loved them. I am also a big Journey fan and had never seen them before. I was really looking forward to what they were going to be like. Wow, they were boring! Neil Schon needs to get over himself. He can play the guitar but do we really need an out of place fast guitar riff in Faithfully? The sound was a mess. My wife commented about not being able to hear the vocals, which I couldn't hardly hear either. The singer tries, and jumps around like he's 1/2 the age of everybody else, but Neil just won't let him have any attention. Steve Smith gave an incredible drum solo. You, my man, have skills. The stage show was flat and the lightly only acceptable. Def Leppard destroyed it while Journey seemed to be going through the motions.

Darren from Denham Springs, Louisiana

JOURNEY AND DEF LEPPARD

DEF LEPPARD stole the show. The music was crisp and the light show was awesome. And then came JOURNEY! The stage set was boring, the sound was horrible. It sounded like a Neal only solo show. I paid good money to see two power house bands and only one showed up. I will past on the next JOURNEY concert in the future. I will be first in line next time DEF LEPPARD comes to town! STEVE PERRY, please come back!!!!!!

Russell from Boise, Idaho

DEF LEPPARD 5 STARS - JOURNEY 2 STARS

Def Leppard opened and was pretty good. I'll admit I was more looking forward to Journey, but Def Leppard stole the show. Sound was NOT good for Journey.

KRK from New Orleans, Louisiana

5 STARS FOR DEF LEPPARD A BIG ZERO FOR JOURNEY!

All I can say is Def Leppard was amazing. I have seen Journey before & it was a really good show... BUT NOT THIS TIME!!! The music drowned out the singer. Actually I think he was sick...laryngitis maybe? His voice, when you heard it, was terrible. He took way too many breaks & did not play the full hour and a half. Speaking of which, who EVER HEARD OF “NO ENCORE”??? Sorry Journey, we are through! I wish I could get half of my money back!!!!

Becky from San Francisco, California

DEF LEPPARD AWESOME

DefvLeppard was awesome. Journey was okay - major sound system Issues for Journey. Steve Perry - come back! Foreigner was great - very energetic and played great songs. Def Leppard definitely outshone Journey.

Unbiased from Houston, Texas

JOURNEY AND DEF LEPPARD ARE SUB PAR

Most of everyone in our section was sitting down in their seats for BOTH concerts. Def Leppard had a better light show and video. Journey had no lights and their video lack interest. So Arnel of Journey was more energetic jumping around like a rock star like he should as he's the youngest of all the stars. And there was a guitar, piano and drum solo which is common for talented bands (Coldplay concerts also had solos too) But for Def Leppard ? I guess they cant jump because they might break their old knees. Still Joe captivated the crowd better than Arnel can by addressing them directly more. Obviously the crowd came in for Def Leppard but for raw individual talent, Journey members displayed that they can work on their own which is true as Arnel has already toured by himself last year. Def Leppard did not demonstrate individual talent and thats fine for them This review is for the 2nd show in Houston on Labor Day and both acts wanted to make it better than the 1st show.

Lynn Reese from Birmingham, Alabama

JOURNEY AND DEF LEPPARD

Journey was horrible! Def Leppard was absolutely wonderful! Journey has major sound issues. The lead singer could not hit a note . Honestly it was just sad! I would recommend seeing the show just because Def Leppard can still ROCK !

Sheiryll C from Houston, Texas

DEF LEPPARD AND JOURNEY - BEST COMBO!

These are my 2 favorite bands of all times and I truly enjoyed the concert. I’m not sure what sound issues everyone else in other cities/venues are talking about because we didn’t have it here in Houston. Def Leppard opened and they were so awesome that I was super pumped! Their visuals and energy were electrifying!!! Journey’s visual and lighting effects weren’t up to par with Def Leppard’s in my opinion but still very much enjoyed the show. Steve Smith had a sick drum solo! Arnel Pineda is definitely no Steve Perry but the man is talented and can belt those notes like no other. Unless you can sing like that, then u have no right calling it karaoke which I read on some of the reviews. My only criticism is I wish Journey opened for us on Saturday and Def Leppard closed. Either that or Journey needed to step up their lighting and visual effects.

Sw from St Louis Missouri

DEF LEPPARD AWESOME AND JOURNEY SUCKED

Dej leppard sounded amazing and clear. Journey sucked. Sounded distortedand speakers hept failing. Journey was terrible and will never see them again.

Pau Zav from Columbus, Ohio

JOURNEY GUITARISTS AND MIXERS OVERPOWERS LEAD SINGER

Let the lead singer sing god sake...that is the main reason I came to hear journey, but the sound mixing and the unforgiving overload of instrument riffs totally overpowered their Steve Perry doppelganger and his amazing vocals. in the brief beginning of "faithfully" I thought they might have finally gotten the mixing correct, but no, no not to long into the song...he he goes again with the blasting background music. better fix the mixing or be prepared for crappy reviews. I am not saying the guitars are not great, just need to be turned down 3 notches on the amps! almost deaf by instruments.

Ryan from New Orleans, Louisiana

DEF LEPPARD 👍 JOURNEY👎

My wife and I are both big fans of Journey and Def Leppard. Def open up the show. Their playing was tight, interacted with audience, good sound, nice light show with videos of earlier times, played like they wanted to be there and appreciated the fans. Then comes Journey. *Note* ( My ears are still ringing!). Fire the sound tech! The drums, bass, piano and guitar were way too loud. The only time they sounded decent is when they would let the fans sing parts of the song. Lead vocals was struggling. It felt as if they were trying to hide something. I know they are talented musicians with close to 50 years under their belt but Monday night they were not worth it. I finished my night at the bar drinking $11.00 draft. (Trying to drink away the painful sounds of Journey!) Very disappointed with Journey. Def Leppard should have headlined this event. Walking back to the hotel, the street performers out played Journey!

Suzanne from Huntsville, AL

DEF LEPPARD WAS FANTASTIC AS USUAL. JOURNEY WAS OK

I always make a point to see Leppard when they are touring because they never disappoint and bring their A game every time. I saw them in Birmingham and Nashville this tour. Journey did their best to entertain but the sound issues they had at both shows was not enough to give them more than an ok rating. I was glad that it was Journey Opening and Leppard closing both these shows otherwise I would have not enjoyed it as much. Journey just proved why they should have been the opener and not co headlining this tour.

Carl from Houston, Texas

SOUND OF MUSIC

Journey opened and DL put out the lights. Journey needs to find someone to fix their sound issues, the sound was way off and sounded ragged. Indoor venue, not outdoor arena, somebody figure it out. It was also like some strange Oprah universe - 'you get a solo, and you get a solo, and you get a solo, everybody gets a solo!' Result was stops and starts in the flow of music. Lead guiter screamed at every opportunity, lots of spotlight time. Show ended with massive blasts of confetti that took FOREVER to stop circulating through the air (thanks to the air conditioning). Def Leppard followed and rocked the house, Journey had people waving their hands over their head - DL had them dancing in the aisles. The music was tight, flow was spot on. The encore of Pyromania followed by Photograph put the icing on the cake. Never underestimate the value of aisle seats!

BillyBob from Boise, Idaho

DEF LEPPARD AMAZING! - JOURNEY - MEH

Def Leppard friggin' ROCKED the house!!! For men over 50, they sure demonstrated a LOT of energy and shared the glory with each member. Journey was good, but the sound was bad. Hard to hear Arnel over the loud guitars. Arnel was full of energy, but with a break between every son for a Neal solo, not great. Neal was good, but it was supposed to be about Journey, not just Neal.

Julia from Houston, Texas

DEF LEPPARD AWESOME

Five stars for Def Leppard only. They were awesome. Journey not so much. I got tired of hearing so many guitar solos. I was disappointed that Def Leppard did not close the Saturday night show in Houston. Would definitely see Def Leppard again but not Journey

First timer from Houston, Texas

JOURNEY/DEF HOUSTON TX

the five stars are for def leppard. i had never been to a concert before but grew up hearing both these bands. i was amazed by excitement and energy def leppard brought to the stage. between the band and the audience, we cracked a hole in the roof! it was a FANTASTIC show omg they are true entertainers. cool to see how many parents took their kids to share the music we grew up with...now, sad to say i may have "stopped believing," Journey was hard to endure. there was so much ego up their from neal ,poor pineda didn't stand a chance, he might have done ok. steve the drummer did outshine them all with his drum solo (even when he almost popped his face with a drumstick, nice recovery) but he wasn't able to carry the whole set. Let's just say when DL opened the show, it was jumpin it was a sold out show not an empty seat in the house, but by the 2nd song of journeys set , i could have walked up to center stage. They know how to clear a room faster than a brussel sprout fart! smh

from Boston, Massachusetts

DEF LEPPARD AND JOURNEY

Def Leppard awesome. Journey awful. Need Steve Perry back. The original journey members still on tour are great but the new singer.....not. ! Cheap trick out did journey. the sound systems at Fenway need help.

Jaci Reynolds from Boston, Massachusetts

WHERE WAS THE SOUND CREW??

Def Leopard : amazing as always. Journey: Who knows? The sound mix was the WORST I've ever heard. All bass and distortion. It was painful and I left. They need a new sound crew. I feel so bad for them. They clearly had no idea.

Manny Fernandes from New Bedford, Massachusetts

THE JOURNEY IS OVER FOR JOURNEY

Journey should have opened for Cheap Trick and Def Leppard or better just stayed home. I would have been happy with the other 2 bands. Pretty sad to pay that much for tickets and get that crap! Def Leppard saved the night they were awesome! I saw Journey 40 yrs ago in Tampa and they were blown off stage that night too by Van Halen.

Lena from Toronto, Ontario

THE SOUND ALL EVENING WAS TERRIBLE!

I love the music played by Def Leopard, but the sound at this venue is terrible. I have been there before for other concerts and it was the same terrible noise. I have seen many concerts and at minimum Def Leopard at 15 times...this was the only one that I was disappointed with...and it was because of the sound. They are much better heard at smaller venues. Book more nights at smaller venues..it will sell out still. Isn't it suppose to be about the music and the fans? Rock and Roll lives...but we like what we like...or we make the party elsewhere and personal. Hope you figure it out and book a better venue next time. I hope someone close to band reads this. You guys are great..now stay great and pick better venues in Toronto in the future. Outdoors is always a great option.

AJ from Mandeville , Louisiana

DEF LEPPARD A+, JOURNEY D-

I went without any expectations .Def Leppard started promptly at 730 and rocked a solid hour and 40 minutes. Sound was clear and Joe nailed it. Rick S , Phil and Vivian were rocking professionals and smiled all night. Rick Allen is so solid and smiled a lot too on the big screen. 30 minutes to change over and the Journey started. It was a huge embarrassing disappointment. The sound sucked and feedback was off and on. The painful endless Schon guitar solos were look at me filler that proved without Steve there is no Journey. The saving grace was drummer Steve Smith who at times on big video seemed uncomfortable was the highlight of their set. Arnel was really good but his volume was drowned out by piano and Schon. Several people by me left and commented they came for Journey but couldn’t take any more. This is a horrible pairing of bands I thought would work, but when one gives all and the other hardly attempts it ruins it. It was almost as if it was a cover band attempt.

Dave from Dallas, Texas

DEF LEPPARD'S SHOW BETTER THAN JOURNEY

Def Leppard was great - Journey not so much. They might as well change the name of the band to the Neal Schon Band. Overbearing guitar drowning out Arnel on every song then not one but two Neal Schon solos, talk about ego... As of two guitar solos were not enough, there was a Jonathan Cain solo on piano and also a Steve Smith drum solo. The crowd was obviously not interested in these, as each time there was solo, there was a mad dash to the concourse. Def Leppard kept the concert from being a bid dud. I don't know if they switch the order in which they play from city to city, but Journey should play first and let Def Leppard close the show. I rated the overall show a 5 solely on Def Leppard's performance.

Jamie from Boston, Massachusetts

DEF LEPPARD ROCKED...JOURNEY NOT

Def Leppard rocked and was amazing,. Have seen many many times over the years and they still have it. I was very disappointed with Journey, Sound awful and basically guitar solos.

Christy Baker from Dallas, Texas

DEF LEPPARD DALLAS TEXAS

Def Leppard killed it last night in dallas Texas !!!! Amazing show . Journey was ok but left a lot to Be desired. We need Steve back for sure! The sound was cut before show ended ! But they couldn’t bet Def Leppard performance if they wanted to !

D. Craigo from San Diego, California

DEF LEPPARD ***** JOURNEY **

I am a HUGE fan of both groups. Last night, I just couldn't. Journey was a huge disappointment. Their sound was equally just as messed up as their singing, too many solos (very uninteresting), no one wanted to sit through almost an hour of instrumentals. I have to hand it to the kid, he really tried although he looked like he was on something, couldn't get all the words out correctly nor hit the notes. Obviously no one can live up to "the original". Def Leppard on the other hand, were just as amazing last night as they were 30-35 years ago. They played last and absolutely stole the show. Hopefully next time they play together Journey goes on last so i know I won't have to suffer through their set and can get home at a decent hour. We were on the floor, nine rows back, but we didnt see much without straining because of where they were located. Far left side adjacent to the stage. Do not bring children unless you want them subjected to marajuana smoke and drunks. (Petco Park). 9/24/18

Robin from Boston, MA from Boston, Massachusetts

VERY DISAPPOINTED IN JOURNEY

Def Leppard and Cheap Tricks were great. Def Leppard Amazing! Journey really was horrible. Sound was terrible - could not hear any of the lyrics - just a lot of loud bass. They have to get their act together or give it up. I waited a long time to see them; paid a lot of money for a good seat. So glad Def Leppard came through. Def Leppard knows what they are doing.

Allie from New Orleans, Louisiana

DEF LEOPARD 5 ; JOURNEY ZERO!!

Def Leopard put on a great show! They worked as a team and deliverd outstanding performance as a band. Then Neal entered the stage with some other guys. My ear drums still hurting from the overpowering of the lead quitar and keyboard drowning out everything else. There was no balance and the set was very unenjoyable. Some say its their sound guy, i suggest its their biggest EGO NEAL. Neal kept running lead singer off the stage. Not going to let him steal any recognition. It was clearly the Neal show!

Kevin from Bridgewater, Massachusetts

5 STARS FOR DEF LEPPARD AND A BIG F'N 0 FOR JOURNEY

How Journey headlined this is criminal. They need to stop touring immediately. Someone either cripple them or tear their vocal cords out of their throats. F'n YouTube singer sucked nutsack, as did the rest of those clowns. Def Leppard? F'n awesome. Even THEY knew that Journey sucked donkey balls. Joe Elliott, at the end of their set, said they hope to come back next year with a bit of a different set up. That's nice talk for "Journey sucks and we're sorry you paid to see them'. Diplomatically said, but I'm pickin' up what you're throwing down, Joe. Def Leppard gets 10 stars. Spectacular. Hope they come back minus the tools that rode in with them next time.

Diane from Franklin, Massachusetts

I'VE WANTED TO SEE DF FOR 35 YEARS . WAS WORTH THE WAIT!

I'll start my review by disclosing I'm incredibly biased. I went to see Def Leppard, I've loved them since I was in fourth grade. I'm 45 now, and this is been my bucket list item for as long as I can remember. I was hoping I hadn't waited too long, yes they're getting up there in age. They were unreal. I sang along to every song, and every song sounded just like the original. They will always be my favorite band!!!! I was a little annoyed that, although he didn't technically open and they co-headlined, because they went first, the crowd wasn't as warmed up as I think they could have been. I think Journey should have gone first because they are more mellow. I'm a huge Journey fan, but I'm sorry. No one can replace Steve Perry. I was missing him a lot on Saturday night.... Journey was a bit of a let down.

BirdDog from Dallas, Texas

DEF LEPPARD KILLED IT...JOURNEY NOT SO MUCH

Def Leppard’s performance was like a fine wine...getting better with time. Journey’s performance on the other hand reminded me of a cheap wine cooler that you had to settle for because everything else was grabbed out of the cooler already. DL had the house rocking as loud as I have ever heard. Everybody enjoying the experience together... then Journey took the stage...very disappointing to say the least. The guitar was so overpowering, not to mention every other song was a force fed 10 minute guitar solo. The problem is not the lead singer in this group (Arnel does decent, but says “F-it” when he sings Faithfully with abnormally long pronounciation of the time honored lyrics we are all use to). The problem is the huge ego of Neil the lead guitarist...no wonder Steve left the band. Just as soon as we would start getting into the song... here comes another ear bleeding guitar solo, ruining the flow of the set.

Sonya from Boston, Massachusetts

DEF LEPPARD WAS AMAZING!

As usual Def Leppard did not disappoint with their playlist or how they interacted and performed for the audience. I could of listened to them all night. Journey on the other hand was such a disappointment. it seemed like their new lead singer was just chosen to be part of the background, you barely saw or heard him, the music was so loud it was drowning him out, not to mention the sound was off key and I didn't realize it was the Neal Schon show. I mean really, how many guitar solos do you need. We walked out early cause Journey just sucked ass...

Robert G from Denver, Colorado

GREAT PRODUCTION, LOUSY SOUND!

Maybe it was were I was sitting, but the sound was wayyy too loud! Everything was turned up which distorted most of the music. I was wearing high quality ear protection and still I couldn't believe how turned up the volume was. If you weren't wearing something on your ears, you left the show with damaged ears...no doubt. The production was excellent, and the performers did a great job. Just turn the music down a little and we can all enjoy the show next time!

Mike from Boston, Massachusetts

JOURNEY/DEF LEPPARD /CHEAP TRICK CONCERT

Cheap Trick /Def Leppard awesome Journey sucked too loud all static I don’t know why sound guy did not fix 1 song into the Journey set? 5 stars for CT / DL

Pam from Minneapolis, Minnesota

WHERE WAS THE SOUND GUY FOR JOURNEY!

Def Leppard was awesome. Journey, who I have seen many times and was never dissatisfied, sounded terrible! Where was the sound technician!! They were distorted beyond belief. Very sad to see the band playing their hearts out not knowing how bad they were coming across. They need a new sound tech!!!

K F. from Boston, MA

JOURNEY - DISAPPOINTMENT.

I went with 3 other women. Acoustics were terrible. If I were with my husband, I would have left after the 2nd song. You could not even sing along because at times you could not tell what they were singing! Def Leppard and Cheap Trick were great. What the hell happened. I paid $155 bucks and I was pretty far from the stage, but under cover. How do they justify that cost?

Amy from Minneapolis, Minnesota

DEF LEPPARD AWESOME!!!! JOURNEY NO WAY!

Def Leppard stole the show! Hands down THE best concert I have ever been too! Cheap Trick was amazing too. If you ask me Journey should have just opened for DL and CT. DL spot on such an amazing show. They interacted with the crowd and when Rick did his drum solo he didn’t miss a beat! These guys are just Amazing, the sound, the energy, lights, EVERYTHING!!! Can’t say enough! Back to Journey let’s just say very disappointing. I’ve seen a better show on America’s Got Talent. I actually sat down and started filing my nails before my husband came back and we left 3 songs in. I would have gladly given my row 22 seat on floor to someone who actually wanted to stay to hear that mess. Again Def Leppard absolutely MESMERIZING!! I hope DL comes back to Minneapolis very soon with Cheap Trick. Journey can stay behind and learn how to get their sound right and become the band they were back in the day.

Elizabeth from NJ

DEF LEPPARD AWESOME, JOURNEY... NOT SO MUCH

Def Leppard rocked! Journey was horrible! Left the show after 2 songs, the sound was terrible, and the newest singer was off key! Wish the entire show was Def Leppard, they never disappoint!

Jeff from Salem NH

DEF LEPPARD CRUSHED IT !!

Went to the Journey, Def Leppard, Cheap Trick show at Fenway Saturday night. Cheap Trick was a great opener. Great energy from the band and the crowd. Then Def Leppard. There was not one second anyone in Fenway had their butt in their seat. Awesome performance from start to finish. I have seen them a few times, first at Fenway, and they just keep on rockin!!!! This proved to be too tough of an act to follow for Journey. I give them an A for effort but Def Leppard stole the show hands down.

Rick from Chicago, Illinois

WRIGLEY FIELD

The Pretenders were good, well balanced sound and good song selection. Journey was next and sounded great. Really enjoyed their show. Def Leppard closed the night. The sound was not good. The bass and drums drowned out the guitars most of the time. They were so loud I thought my head was going to explode. The vocals did cut through the mix though.

Kellie Haas from Reynoldsburg, Ohio

DEF LEPPARD WOULD BE GETTING 10-STAR REVIEW!!!

This was a concert that I never expected to see in a million years!!! Def Leppard ROCKED the place! They sounded amazing and they performed the songs they way the FANS want to hear them...like the original songs that everyone loves. I would've personally liked to have heard some more older material (from early albums), but with limited time for their set, they chose the best. The light/laser show was outstanding and the giant screen, which was able to show all five guys at once, was my favorite! They started the set with "Rocket", which was never one of my favorites, but after seeing them open with that, the excitement that I felt, it is now a fave. I will NEVER forget that night! Well worth the price and can't wait to do it again! Journey, on the other hand, not so much. Pineda was flat and tried too hard to be a rock star. They couldn't keep the crowd hyped up. In MY humble opinion, Journey will never be Journey without "The Voice".

Brian from Des Moines, Iowa

DEF LEPPARD WAS GREAT!

Def Leppard was great! Journey was very strung out and did not understand the lead singer due to too much base! We went two years ago and was much better. Turn downthebase and crowd canhear words and music

Ed from Detroit, Michigan

JOURNEY WAS HORRIBLE

Journey was just plain horrible. We left half way thu their set. It was just a bunch of noise. Don't bother going. I was truly disappointed.

Judy from Cape Cod, Massachusetts

OMG ...JOURNEY...SOUND CHECK PLEASE!

Cheap Trick and Def Leppard were great.Journey sounded awful. We were hoping the sound quality would improve but no luck.

Ivan from Louisville, Kentucky

JOURNEY AND DEF LEPPARD

Def Leppard was awesome. The JOURNEY is over. Very disappointing show. I left after journey’s third song. Someone made the sound guy mad. It was just blaring loud could not hear the vocals, even what I heard was terrible. The singer was struggling. Miss you Steve Perry

Alie from New Orleans, Louisiana

DEF LEOPARD 5 ; JOURNEY ZERO!!

Def Leopard put on a great show! They worked as a team and deliverd outstanding performance as a band. Then Neal entered the stage with some other guys. My ear drums still hurting from the overpowering of the lead quitar and keyboard drowning out everything else. There was no balance and the set was very unenjoyable. Some say its their sound guy, i suggest its their biggest EGO NEAL. Neal kept running lead singer off the stage. Not going to let him steal any recognition. It was clearly the Neal show!

Angie Poortinga from Des Moines, Iowa

DEF LEPPARD ROCKED IT!

Def Leppard was AMAZING! Was so impressed and wished they would have played the entire show as I could have watched them play for hours! Great energy and vocals, light show was fantastic and solid all around. Journey was pretty disappointing was pretty much the Neil Scon show and by mid concert every song was a guitar solo to showcase him. It was like they got together to showcase him only. The lead singer tried but the band played over him you could barely hear his vocals. Def Leppard definitely worth it, Journey not so much.

Lucy from Nampa, Idaho

DEF/JOURNEY IN NAMPA

I'm a fan of both bands. I had a ticket issue from the start. They said sold out except most expensive seats n then all of a sudden they had tickets. Bait n switch. Then I was told I could get a meet n Greet with Journey n that was fake too. Regardless of all that - I was there for Journey. Def blew the doors off the joint. They were hands down amazing. I'm bummed to say Journey struggled. They clearly had sound issues. When they did solos the sound was good, not great, good. We couldn't hear Arnel at all except when he did some odd solo note belting during Faithfully, n he jumped around too much. Neal was a great in his solos n he did a special solo riff in Faithfully. Steve's a master at the drums n Jon was amazing on the piano but together all we could hear was the drums. Ross kept making faces at the crowd. The overall feel I got was they didn't want to be here. I was excited to see them n they didn't want to be here. Idaho has fans too, sorry were not good enough for you!

John from Little Rock, Arkansas

DEF LEPPARD GREAT! JOURNEY DISTORTED

Just like so many others experienced, Def Leppard put on a 1st rate show and Journey left me wondering who was their sound guy. Their music was distorted and It felt so wrong that DL was the opening act. I will go see Def Leppard again, I don’t think I can do Journey ever again.

Evan from Gibraltar, Michigan

DEF LEPPARD / JOURNEY COMERICA PARK

I was really excited to see these two bands from the 80s get together. From what I saw Def Leppard was rocking out. However, I would never know it, as the sound was so incredibly awful in Comerica Park. All you could hear was just noise even when there was no music and joe Elliot was just talking, I couldn't understand a word he was saying even my 20 year old son with good ears could not understand the words. I have seen Def Leppard at several venues Pryor to Comerica Park, and they always nailed it. Journey on the other hand was just horrible. They actually made me less of a fan, and I generally like their music. You couldn't even hear the vocals unless it was a slow ballad,like lights go down in the city or Faithfully. They would get the crowd up on their feet with a good song, and then lose it with some song Nobody heard of. I have done my last show at Comerica Park the sound was just that bad. If it were possible I would go talk to somebody to ask for a refund

ABF from Kansas City, Missouri

WE ENJOYED DEF L:EPPARD

We saw Journey and Def Leppard at the Sprint Center in Kansas City at their July 25, 2018 show. We are both Journey fans, and while we didn't set our expectations too high we were still completely disappointed. I would like to say that I was able to tell the difference between their new singer Arnel Pineda vs Steve Perry, but I couldn't hear him over the crushing volume of Neal Schon's guitar. The setlist was great, if it would have actually sounded like music, rather than just noise, it would have been good. Def Leppard was awesome! The sound could have used slightly more adjustments, but overall decent for a live show. We decided that we would go see them again if they tour next year based on this show.

Dan Newman from Portland, Oregon

DEF GREAT JOURNEY SOUND BAD

Both put on great shows but the sound from Journey was very bad.

Bob From Marlborough from Boston, Massachusetts

5 STARS FOR CHP TRK AND D LEP, , WHAT HAPPENED TO JOURNEY?

I had a blast at Fenway Way park 2018 Aug. 10,11,12. Seeing all performers on the three nights Peter Wolf, Jimmy Buffett, Billy Joel, Cheap Trick, Def Leppard and Journey. I was most excited about seeing Journey for the second time since seeing them in Aug 2017 in Laconia NH. I always enjoyed their music and could not believe how good they sounded in the smaller NH amphitheater. Arnel Pineda was amazing as was all bandmates. The sound mix was perfect and sounded like the recordings. Fenway Park has a perfect speaker / sound system and every show is right on with the quality of instrument mixing and crystal clear sound. I had a good seat about twenty rows off the field opposite the stage. Cheap Trick and Def Leppard were amazing, then Journey started their set. I was in total shock of the total distortion coming out of all the speakers. The Bass guitar and Bass Drums completely dominated the speakers and sounded like booming thunder against the ears. Guitars, Keyboard and Vocal

Shelleh72 from Louisville, Kentucky

DEF LEPPARD MADE THE SHOW

Def Leppard = amazing experience! Feels like you are back in the 80's. It's cool to experience a band that is still together and sounding the same as they did from my old vinyl albums. Love them! Journey, the music drowned out the singer. They did not have the same nostalgia that Def Leppard had. I miss Steve Perry!! The new guy, he's good, but it felt like watching a cover band.

Mary from Nebraska

DEF LEPPARD HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK!!!

We just had the pleasure of seeing the Def Leppard/Journey concert on July 19th in Lincoln, NE. I'll tell you what....Def Leppard has to be, hands down, the BEST concert I've ever been to!! They sounded like they did 30+ years ago, and the entertainment value was PRICELESS!! However, Journey was the BIGGEST disappointment EVER :( I grew up listening to Journey and l am still a HUGE fan of Journey's music w/Steve Perry. We felt that this concert was "the Neal Schon show", not the Journey that we had grown up loving. Nothing at all against Arnel Pineda, but he is very karaoke like! I'm so sad that I left there feeling like I wasted my time sitting through the rest of the show.

Steve from Louisville, Kentucky

DEF LEPPARD FANTASTIC

Def Leppard gets 5 stars! Simply amazing! Journey not so much. Too many solos and a few mediocre songs. Fans want to hear the hits! Play them! I love Journey and I know they’re all great musicians BUT they’re losing fans if they don’t change the setlist. They did not sound as crisp as Def Leppard. Disappointing indeed.

Gator and Kimilee from Los Angeles, California

JOURNEY. DL

DL was amazing tonight at the Forum but we went to see Journey who SUCKED! We saw them in Chula Vista a few years ago and they were amazing! Tonight in L.A. it was so bad people left really early. The sound was distorted for Journey but not DL.. Neal and his attempt to overshadow Arnel was pathetic, childish, narcissistic. Good for you Arnel to leave the stage during all those long boring distorted guitar solo rifts of Neal’s. We left too. Be proud of your solo album, Arnel. You rock!

Kim Hittinger from Moses Lake, Washington

JOURNEY AND DEF LEPARD

Journey is my all time favorite and I have been to four of their concerts in the past six years. Every time I’ve gone it has been a real treat. This past Saturday at the Gorge in Washington was just a mess. The sound was terrible. Arnel was off key and could not be heard over the high bass and windy noise of the guitars. The long solos were too much - way too long. There were not enough of the classic songs. They weren’t very personable to the audience. It was embarrassing and sad to see so many people leave early. Def Lepard on the other hand was a big surprise to me. I didn’t think I’d like their show as much as I did. Their sound system was great and they were engaging. The audience was very much into their performance. It was a lot of money for only half a concert.

Steve Parker from Louisville, Kentucky

DEF LEPPARD WAS AMAZING....JOURNEY JUST SUCKED

Never a fan of 80s "hair bands," we went expecting to tolerate Def Leppard to get to Journey (saw them 3 times in "the day)...couldn't have been more wrong. Def Leppard was AMAZING! I didn't really know their music, but the band was pure entertainment...great sound, awesome crowd interaction, engaging...loved the way they ended the show...very cool and appropriate for the crowd and band. A class act.. Then there was Journey...WTF! They came out to Separate Ways, transitioned into another song, then another...no crowd interaction...each crapped on by long, harsh, raggedy, awkward Neal Schon guitar solos. Arnel danced all over the stage, trying to fill up the awkwardness with weird acrobatics and clunky microphone flips that went on WAAAAAAAAAAY too long. At one point, the lights hit the crowd, to illuminate several thousand "fans" standing still, just staring blankly at the sh*tshow unfolding on stage. We left after 4 songs, when it was evident it wouldn't get any better. Very sad.

Big Dog from Louisville, Kentucky

DEF LEPPARD ROCKED / JOURNEY MIX AWFUL

I went to Def Leppard / Journey at KFC -Yum Center on 7/11/18, primarily to see Journey with drummer Steve Smith. Def Leppard was pleasant surprise and sounded great. Journey was OK but their sound mix was atrocious! I was seated next to sound board and kept looking at engineer to see if they noticed problem with mix. Nothing! How is that possible for a band that has been touring for over 40 years? Steve Smith had nice drum solo but appeared bored and disinterested other than that.

Bob from Marlborough Ma. from Boston, Massachusetts

CONTINUED 5 STARS FOR CT AND DL, WHAT HAPPEDED TO JOURNEY?

I thought for sure one of the crew would stop the show, and fix the volume mix and get it right. It was so obvious to everyone in the stands, something was wrong. I left my seat and went down the field to talk to Fenway security about the terrible sound from the speakers. He said they sent a message to the sound tent, and it was out of their hands. I am again in shock to hear so many comments from other shows out the sound issues. “Fire the sound Crew/ manager”. I doubt they will get an invite back to Fenway. Boston music fans are crazy supportive at Fenway, but Journey stuck out last night. Hopefully they get word to fix this problem, before it ruins fan loyalty. The sound crew needs to have ears in the stands to help guide and adjust s sound levels. I’ll be watching the reviews to see if they fix it. Hats off to the Fenway crew for managing the concerts. Perfect place to see your favorite band !

Miss Prancy from Louisville, Kentucky

5 STARS FOR DEF LEPPARD

I went to see Journey and left a Def Leppard fan! Amazing. Journey - in the last couple cities all the reviews say fire your sound team and quit with all the guitar rifs, we want to hear your SONGS. Not songs that weren't in the top charts. I would see Def Leppard again in a heartbeat. Amazing! Great show and the sound was top notch. Music was fantastic, Def played all their #1 songs. That's what we want to hear.

TD from Louisville, Kentucky

DEF LEPPARD ROCK

5 stars for Def Leppard, they carried the show last nite in the YUM center. Was very disappointed with Journey and their show. Too many solo's to kill time. But over all the whole concert was enjoyable.

Joe C from Baltimore, Maryland

DEF LEPPARD GREAT/ JOURNEY VERY DISAPPOINTED

Family surprised me with tickets to concert in Baltimore on 6/16/18, this was our second Journey concert and I was very disappointed. Sound was very poor quality and continued and singer seemed out of tune most of the night. Neil should just do a solo concert since most of the show consisted of his solo's. Not sure why they don't spend more time playing some past songs. I was not sure what to expect with Def Leppard, was not sure how many of their songs i would know, ended up knowing almost all of them. Boy did they makeup for all of Journeys short comings. Great show, energy, and sound. Glad we stayed we were thinking of leaving after Journey but decided to stay. Advice to Journey fix problem with Steve Perry or stop wasting your fans time and money.

Susanna from Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois

DEF LEPPARD AND PRETENDERS SLAYED, JOURNEY MEH

The show at Wrigley Field 7/14/18 needed more Pretenders and less Journey. Chrissie Hynde was badass, but the set WAY too short. No "Brass In Pocket"? Really? Journey clearly hasn't sorted out their sound issue. And, to mirror everyone else here, WAY too many solos that felt like ways to give the other old dudes a rest between songs, not even remotely cool save a truly mesmerizing turn from Steve Smith on drums. They kinda-sora re-energized the crowd for the last 3 songs (Wheel In The Sky, Faithfully, Don't Stop Believing), but overall it felt like a tired, overwrought karaoke show. Props to Pineda for being a good Steve Perry impersonator, but these guys really need to hang it up. DEF LEPPARD WAS A REVELATION: the energy, an amazing light show, all the hits, and the crowd was INTO IT. This is what people come to a rock and roll show for. OUTSTANDING.

Todd from Pittsburgh, PA

DR JECKYL & MR HYDE

Saw then in Pittsburgh, June 2. Everyone has already said it. Def Leppard sounded AWESOME. Journey was just awful. A 3 minute guitar solo crammed into every song and just terrible, overblown sound. Schon & sound engineer both need to go. Going in I was more excited for Lep, my wife for Journey. She sang along with all the Def Leppard sins then, 90 seconds into Journey's second song she said "This sounds terrible. We can leave whenever you want." We struggled through and stayed until the end. After the show, she said (and remember she was very excited to see Journey) "I'd pay to see Def Leppard again. I may never LISTEN to Journey again." For me, that (sadly) summed it up. Def Leppard was AMAZING, 5 Stars. Journey SUCKED. 1 Star (5+1)/2=3 Stars

VR from Lexington, Kentucky

SURPRISED

Last night my husband and I went to Louisville's Yum Center to see Def Leppard and Journey. We aren't huge Def Leppard fans and were mainly interested in seeing Journey, but things can change "on a dime" (or on a couple hundred dollars)! Def Leppard was AMAZING!!! We loved their energy, lightshow, vocals, EVERYTHING!!!! We were pleasantly surprised! Then came Journey. I cannot say how disappointed we were. Their sound crew needs to be fired, because the acoustics/instruments were so loud, you couldn't hear OR enjoy the vocals.It almost seemed like they were trying to be a hard rock band like DL. Journey needs to remember that their vocals and lyrics are great and can stand alone without the volume turned to the max. I gave my review 5 stars, but only because of Def Leppard and their performance. Staying in Louisville and going downtown for events is always enjoyable.

Catherine G. from Mississauga, Ontario

ISSUES WITH SOUND FOR JOURNEY!

Journey were not at their best. Issues with sound. Too many guitar solos. Not enough hits performed. Something was definately wrong. Not sure what. Disappointed as I’ve seen them before and they were great. DEF LEPPARD were AMAZING!! They sang every hit song. Definitely blew the doors off the performance of Journey. The whole statium erupted. Maybe if the Dome was open it would have been even better!

Frank D from Toronto, Ontario

GOOD EXCEPT FOR THE SOUND...

Not sure if we blame a closed roof Rogers Centre for the distorted sound (specifically vocals) but it was a real problem for enjoyimg what should have been a great show. Nevertheless Def Lepperd were great as usual and Journey a close second in song choice and energy includong one of the best guitar versions of Oh Canada!

Tammy stewart from Greenville, ohio

DEF LEPPERD AND JOURNEY

Not gonna lie. I miss steve Perry. And andre peneia did a good job. I just miss steve Perry. Andre sounds a lot like him so my journey fix was covered. Def lepperd though, amazing. Some of Joe elliots vocals were a little off but pipes still work pretty well for an old man! Overall they were amazing. I was reminded how much I love deff lepperd.

Cocoa LaRocque from Toronto, Ontario

BAD SOUND MARRED CONCERT

Peter Frampton started the set well. I really liked his rendition of Black Hole Sun. Journey's sound was dreadful -ALL drums with WAY too much reverb. This sound engineer needs to go. Def Leopard delivered.

Kevin W. from Baltimore, Maryland

JOURNEY/DEF LEPPARD 6/16/18

I loved it all. Grew up with Journey and Def Leppard but this was my first time seeing them live. Brought my 10 year old daughter for her first concert. I loved both bands, didn't care much for either the piano or the guitar solo's from Journey but that aside, I loved it. Def Leppard had an awesome show, played all the hits I love and sounded great, light show was spectacular! My 10 yr old will never forget it. Thanks to both bands!

Lori M from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

DISAPPOINTED

Def Leppard put on a really good show. . Journey has always been my favorite but this time it seemed to be the Neal Schon concert. Stick with all the songs that made Journey great and less guitar solos. We know you're good Neal but it's a Journey concert.

from Charlotte, North Carolina

DEF LEPPARD AMAZING! JOURNEY OK EXCEPT FROM DRUMMER

Def Leppard sounded fresh, powerful, raw, very well tuned, clear sound, great vocsls, Joe Elliott was super! very impressed, best show from Leppard since 1989, I saw them in 2007, 1996, 1989 - this gid sounder crip, clear, hit all the high notes,

Bill Bowman from Los Angeles, California

JOURNEY BEST, BUT COULD BE BETTER. DEF ENERGY, BUT JUST OK

The highlight of the night were the last 3 songs by Journey: Faithfully, Wheels, Stop Believing. Crowd also loved the best. Just like old Journey. Arnel was very energetic. Instruments turned up way too high in the mix - Arnel had to scream to be heard, except for best songs. Arnel is just as good as Steve Perry at his peak, but is more entertaining. Too bad for the mix and Neal's too long and loud solos. Def Leppard was fine, but could not understand any of the words because volume of instruments was too loud.

Rick Johnson from York, PA

DEF LEPPARD ROCKED IT...JOURNEY NOT SO MUCH

Def Leppard did an amazing job and hats off to Phil's fill-in. He looked like a natural. As for Journey...FIRE THE SOUND GUY. Oh my God! It was absolutely horrible! The sound was distorted and too much bass. I wasn't sure if the volume was too loud, or if they were having equipment issues. Either way, a good sound engineer can fix that stuff. Another thing, this is Journey, not the Neal Schon show! I'm tired of his mindless solos and his show boating. Get over yourself and let Journey shine! I'm sorry to say that I left half-way during their set. My ears could not take the distortion. From the comments being made by the other people leaving, neither could they. Shame on you Journey for putting on such a horrible sounding show! Especially in this day and age of top notch gear, sound boards and such! I spent a lot of money for these tickets and I was very disappointed with Journey!

Kim from Hershey, Pennsylvania

DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY MAY 25TH, HERSHEY STADIUM

Def Leppard was phenomenal. Sound was great, band was just awesome, they sounded just great, so we were pumped for Journey! What a disappointment, to say the least. The distortion was aweful, sounded like drums weren't in synch with guitars and Schon was annoying. We came to see the BAND, not just him. They were so much better a couple of years ago, same venue. And we paid hard-earned $ for these tickets. Not again for a long while. :(

Chrissy from Vancouver, British Columbia

FELT LIKE I WAS 15 AGAIN! DEF LEPPARD FOR THE WIN

Journey was ok, was disappointed Arnel couldn't hit the high notes, and the sound was meh for them. Def Leppard however started strong and stayed strong throughout, Joe Elliot is the man, hitting those highs with no problem. Great sound, so friendly with the crowd! What a great night, felt like I was back in 1988! Tons of Pyromania tunes, was worth every cent of the $220 per ticket row 28 on the floor. Most I have ever paid for a ticket, super worth it! I hadn't seen them since 1993!

Bob Davis from Hershey, Pennsylvania

DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY, HERSHEY PA

Def Leppard- great show, sound, playlist Journey- instruments distorted to the point had to leave. But Vocals didnt sound distorted. Dont know if was engineer or them playing louder than equipment could handle. Of course the engineer could control that too.

Sassyblonde1 from Clifton, NJ

DEF LEPPARD & JOURNEY, PRUDENTIAL CENTER, NEWARK 6/15/18

I'd do it again in a heartbeat. So glad I was able to go. Music heals the soul & energizes the spirit. As a lifelong JOURNEY fan, Def Leppard was incredible. Very impressed & loved it & every one of them. So happy. And JOURNEY was just as amazing & energetic. I'm still in awe of all their talents. If you are a true music fan...you will love both. PS: I've been very sick & a rough medical treatment week. It was a blessing & thrill to hear them live. Dont miss out. They've still got it. All of them.

MMB from Los Angeles, California

FIVE STARS FOR DEF LEPPARD ONLY JOURNEY 0 STARS

Def Leppard was on fire last night at the Forum. They played both to and with the audience. Their carefully crafted sound did not disappoint and left you wanting more. Great lights and visuals. I took my 11 year old son - never miss an opportunity to see a great life lesson about a one armed drummer. Journey, on the other hand was a life lesson of an entirely different kind. You were unable to hear any vocals and the distortion was off the charts. Visually, you could see Arnel trying to give it his all but you can't sing over a freight train headed for a wreck. Expected more from a band that should be able to play their hits in their sleep. There isn't a good review on the internet for the sound quality they're bringing with them. Get it together Journey. PS. If your headed to the Forum, get there early or you get to park in the gravel parking lot for the new football stadium - and its LA so you pay full parking price $25

Frank D from Toronto, Ontario

COULD HAVE BEEM GREAT....

I love these bands but the distorted sound for both Journey and Def Lepperd was a real problem that took away from the show. Not sure if we should blame closed dome or the bands for this.

Pete Moore from New York, New York

DEP LEPPARD KILLED IT

Madison Square Garden June 13 2018. journey opened with a very mediocre performance. The sound mix was horrible and Neal Schon continues to think that the audience is there to pay homage to his guitar skills Def Leppard on the other hand was a revelation... great sound, great light show, but above all a band that appreciates the audience, Aband that seems to really want to be there and who is tight musically and vocally. - yes we are all getting older but this is a band that knows how to put on a show! If you are attending one of the shows where Def Leppard is opening the evening, you can leave when they end their set. The Neal Schon band is a waste of time!

Joe Reinhard from Myerstown,Pennsylvania

SOUND GUYS

Def Leppard awsome crisp clear sound could hear vocals guitars drums no distortions great job enjoyed their concert rate them at a 10 and sound operator made them an 11 Journey on the other hand they are a great band looked forward to their show how ever their sound guy was awfull could not understand or hear ANYTHING clearly speakers were overdriven just way to loud the stage show was very good but sound was just awfull I'm embarrassed to say I walked out of show after 5th song they need to review their sound board operator I can not stand bad sound! A good sound guy can make a good band sound great or a poor sound guy can make a great band sound bad and this is what happened in Hershey,pa May 25

from Vancouver, British Columbia

JOURNEY & DEF LEPPARD - VANCOUVER OCT 1ST

Went to hear Journey but was blown away by Def Leppard! Journey - too many Neil Schon - watch how fast I can play guitar solos - must say hi - lite though was Schon playing cool solo version of Oh Canada. Definitely on back end of career - a bit pitchy on the vocals and no interaction other than the occasional shout of "Vancouver'. Def Leppard = performance and musicianship combined with great audience interaction ! Everyone up on their feet (maybe the beer and other stimulants had kicked in by then?) signing along - cleaner sound, tighter and all around a better show.

Old rocker from Toronto, Ontario

FRAMPTON AND DEF LEOPARD

Frampton still shreds his guitar was amazing. AND as always Def Leopard rocked it. JOURNEY just needs to stop. They need Perry back or just STOP. SUCKED for the time they hit the stage.

Ray Lewis from Cleveland, Ohio

THE JOURNEY IS OVER...

First of all, Def Leppard were fantastic (4 stars) - great sound and delivery! However, it was a shame about Phil Collen; you go to see a band from your childhood with one member ad-hoc replaced by a stranger. As for Journey (reflected in my 1 start rating), they were awful beyond words in my opinion. Most band members knocking on the door of 70yrs old and trying to relive their youth with dyed hair and ripped jeans just doesn't do them any favors – just be yourselves, guys! The sound was awful and I left half way through their set - yes, I wasn't prepared to put myself through any more uncomfortable torture just to get to listen to "Don't stop believing" (2nd to last song). $180 for a mediocre seat just wasn't worth it – disappointed!

Mike Pryor from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

DEF LEPPARD WAS GREAT, JOURNEY NOT SO MUCH/PITTSBURGH, PA

I must say that I was in tears at the end of the Def Leppard portion of the concert. Tears of JOY. Never got to see them in my youth, but they took me back there. Age has not caught up to these gentlemen yet. I will see them again. The Journey portion brought me back to reality. Age has caught up to these gents. Enjoyed Steve's drum solo. It was my highlight for them. Neil, I remember you as one of the greatest shredders of all-time. I will continue remembering. Sound was not good for this portion of the concert. Journey is band that you need to listen to the words of the songs as much as the instruments. That was not what they did.

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