Red lights flash and sirens sound as the moshpit comes alive. "Can you fucking believe it? 15 fucking years!" shouts lead singer Bert McCracken. The Used formed in 2001, and this couplet of shows sees the band performing two albums in full over the two consecutive nights. And Melbourne is lucky enough to be the first Australian city to see the band perform their debut, self-titled album. We all become our childlike selves again, bringing plenty of enthusiasm as we channel our inner emo-kid. The crowd feels nostalgic for a time when black skinny jeans, studded belts and Converse reigned supreme.

McCracken opens up to us about his addiction battles. He tells us his life has changed dramatically since he moved to Australia with his wife. "It's been over four years since I've had a drink," he confesses. He then references a show he performed in Melbourne previously during which he had an intoxicated nap on stage, midway through. He adds that he's thankful to his loyal and forgiving fans. "If somebody like me can get free, then so can you," he encourages, before delving into a song written about crystal meth.

"Music is my everything," he gushes. "It's my religion." It seems The Used's records have kept McCracken alive for a really long time. The songs seem to mean even more than they did 15 years ago and we all scream the lyrics in unison at the top of our lungs. Tonight is about friends coming together and sharing a good time; it's a big family sing-along.

McCracken gets sentimental as he sings heavy track Poetic Tragedy. The emotional Blue And Yellow reminds us how important it is to tell our loved ones how much we love them, because life is short. A Box Full Of Sharp Objects is a special treat that McCracken deems the greatest song they've ever written. We agree by jumping around uncontrollably. McCracken tells us that the only thing The Used ever wanted when they formed 15 years ago was to be on stage, playing their music live in front of an audience. The fact that they're still doing it all these years later, he says, is a dream come true. McCracken then tells us he hopes that all the die-hard, dedicated fans keep coming back until he's 84. We throw our fists up in the air for their last album track Pieces Mended.

Staying consistent with the record they're presenting in full tonight, The Used's encore consists of its hidden track. This brings night one to an end with McCracken's high-pitched giggles and some birthday wishes among the screams. "How many of you are coming back tomorrow night?" he asks. Almost everyone throws their hands up. We can't wait for round two, which features the band's second album, In Love And Death.