Read here one man's attempt to put into words the explosive culmination of a legends four decade long career and the stage of Sydney's Enmore Theatre.

A large curtain adorned with Alice's face blocked any chance of seeing the stage being prepared for the show. So much mystery. What could they be hiding? What was Sydney in store for? How many times would Alice die on stage tonight?

Then to the minute, the house lights dimmed as the stage ones started to flash elevating the tension of the building music with the soul-assaulting voice of Vincent Price. With Vincent's welcome to the darkness over, the curtain fell and there he was. Standing atop a large platform with a spotlight behind him, Alice broke into “Black Widow”. He waved his six arms around the aren- wait, six? He was costumed with spiders legs that followed his own movements. Smothered in smoke and crowded with graffiti, rubbish and dead mannequins, his four guitarists stood at the base of his platform and not 20 feet in the air.

With other guitarists Tommy Hemricksen, Steve Hunter, Chuck Garric and drummer Glen Sobe around her, Australia's own Orianthi (guitarist on the ill-fated Michael Jackson This Is It tour) commanded her own attention. She was crisp and skilful and a great new addition to Alice's band that complements the forever-youthful appeal of his anthems.

His intents seem to be different these days. Typically known for his on-stage theatrics, it was surprising that there were really only two interludes of props (a giant 12 foot monster and guillotine). The night was more about the music, and I am sure no one would complain with the 21-strong setlist that spanned his entire career. Only once was a “NEW SONG”, as the text on the back of his leather jacket stated, played. From 1971 to 2011, Alice showcased his greatest hits as well as the deeper gems that highlight just why Alice Cooper is still owning the stage. How his voice isn't disastrously weathered after all these years, I do not know.

Throughout the night Alice picked up new toys from a pile of trash that was placed in front of the drummers kit to play with. Swords covered in piles of cash during “Billion Dollar Babies”, a crutch splashed with blood to lean on and a stool disguised as a trash can all became a part of Alice's presence. Only once was the stool used. The ballad of “Only Women Bleed” was the softest part of the night and a personal favourite.

When Alice needed time for his one of his many costume changes, bassist Chuck Garric and drummer Glen Sobe duelled to their death in “Halo of Flies”. Sure, we paid to see Alice, but by the talent that was displayed on stage by the young mid-twenty year olds, you'd be forgiven for thinking they were season veterans.

Hits “Poison” and “School's Out” were the bookend to the night. The crowd ate it up, there wasn't a word that wasn't sung/shouted/screamed in Alice's direction. And in a week where they released their entire collection remastered, Pink Floyd's “Another Brick In The Wall Part 2” was sampled.

Dressed in a Wallabies jersey (with COOPER 18 on the back) and waving the Australian flag, the crowd was sent home happy after confetti fell from the ceiling during the finale, “Elected”.

After commanding an audience like you did, Alice Cooper you can be our leader anyday.