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DEF LEPPARD, whose new work “DIAMOND STAR HALOS” has been very popular for the first time in 7 years. Introducing the latest and greatest professional shots where you can witness their restart.
Two multi-camera pro shots are included in this work. This is the decisive board with the bonus of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Recorded in “May 25th Los Angeles” the day before, with “May 26th, 2022 West Hollywood Performance” as the main. “DIAMOND STAR HALOS” is currently running up the charts of each country, but a joint tour “The Stadium Tour” with MOTLEY CRUE is approaching in the middle of this month. First of all, let’s review their recent situation and confirm the position of this work.
・ May 25: Jimmy Kimmel Live appearance ← ★ This work bonus ★
・ May 26: West Hollywood performance ← ★ Main work ★
“May 27,” DIAMOND STAR HALOS “released”
・ June 16-July 21: North America # 1 (18 performances)
・ August 5th-September 9th: North America # 2 (18 performances)
This is the schedule that has been announced so far. Phil Collen is also eager to hold “The Stadium Tour” in Europe and Japan, but so far only 36 performances in North America have been decided. Before that, only two performances were realized, the first (May 25th) was a studio live on the online program “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, And the next day (May 26th) was the legendary club “Whisky A Go Go”. Special performance at. Both were events to commemorate the release of the new work “DIAMOND STAR HALOS”. These two stages have been distributed online, and even at this moment, fans all over the world are leaning on the resurrection signal. This work is a DVD version of such a multi-camera pro shot from the best master.
Of course, the quality of this work is “completely official grade”. Not only the sound quality / image quality, but also the mix and camera work are extremely precise, and it can be officially released as it is …. I really wanted it to be added to the bonus of “DIAMOND STAR HALOS”.
If there is no way to put a sting on the quality, the point will be the content. Although the two stages this time have an audience, they are just special performances. The atmosphere is quite different from a regular concert. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Is a TV special, packed with Sakura spectators in a small station studio, and the stage is so narrow that it can’t move from a fixed position. However, there is a broadcasting station. The lighting is gorgeous and many spotlights move around in proportion to the space. The atmosphere is reminiscent of 80’s music programs, but the mood of a miniaturized stage with 2022 technology is interesting.
And the main “Whisky A Go Go” performance pro shot of this work. The atmosphere here is completely “club gig”. The narrow thing is the same … It seems that the area is narrower than “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, But the action is very natural. Perhaps because of the broadcast frame, the style is such that the performances are continued one after another with the intervals between songs, but the performance itself has a relaxed feeling that reminds me of when I was a club band.
Also, the biggest reason why this “Whisky A Go Go” performance became the main part of this work is the number of songs. Let’s organize the two stages together here.
● Histeria (7 songs)
・ Animal / Armageddon It / Love Bites / Excitable / Rocket / Hysteria (★) / Pour Some Sugar On Me (★)
● Others (7 songs)
・ High & Dry: Bringin’On The Heartbreak / Switch 625
・ Pyromania: Foolin’/ Rock Of Ages (★) / Photograph
・ Diamond Star Hayrose: Take What You Want (★) / Kick
* Note: The “★” mark also includes the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Appearance take.
…… And it looks like this. In the “Whisky A Go Go” performance, all 14 songs mentioned above were shown. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Was only 4 songs (at the recording site, “Take What You Want” and “Rock Of Ages” were retaken and “Photograph” was also played, but it has not been broadcast yet).
While the familiar super classics are lined up in a row, the new songs “Take What You Want” and “Kick” of “DIAMOND STAR HALOS” shine. Of course, both are super valuable performances that premiered all over the world. Also, the spice is “Excitable” from “HYSTERIA”. It’s hard to say that the performance itself is rare because it has been played frequently since around 2018, but it is a different story if it can be seen with a complete official grade pro shot.
Since there are only two new songs, it cannot be touted as “DIAMOND STAR HALOS Video Edition”, but there is no doubt that it will symbolize “Resurrection 2022” together with “DIAMOND STAR HALOS”. Pro shot set. The upcoming “The Stadium Tour” will show off a tremendous spectacle, but one that will give you the ultimate quality of a completely different small studio / club gig. While looking forward to the news of coming to Japan that will be announced in the future, please enjoy this work to the fullest now!
★ A collection of multi-camera pro shots featuring “May 26, 2022 West Hollywood performance (14 songs)” and the previous day “May 25 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (4 songs)” as a bonus. Both are events to commemorate the release of the new work “DIAMOND STAR HALOS”, and they are completely official quality with only the latest distribution. The mood of the studio live / club gig, which is different from the regular concert, is delicious, and you can enjoy the world premiere of the new songs “Take What You Want” and “Kick”. It is an absolute image that will symbolize “Resurrection 2022” together with “DIAMOND STAR HALOS”.
