Joe Elliot Overcomes Altitude Sickness Before Def Leppard Show
Despite still feeling "a little woozy," singer delivered at Def Leppard's Bogota show. Continue reading…
View ArticleDef Leppard’s Joe Elliott Hospitalized for Altitude Sickness + Still Performs...
'I wouldn’t want to wish [this] on my worst enemy.' Continue reading…
View ArticleRick Allen Reportedly Assaulted
Def Leppard drummer was knocked to the ground "causing injury," according to a police report. Continue reading…
View ArticleDef Leppard Goes Classical With ‘Drastic Symphonies’ Album
New version of "Animal" with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra leads LP's arrival in May. Continue reading…
View ArticleRick Allen on Recent Attack
Def Leppard drummer was assaulted outside his hotel earlier this week. Continue reading…
View ArticleDef Leppard’s Rick Allen Issues Statement After Being Assaulted in Florida
He was attacked outside of a hotel last week. Continue reading…
View ArticleJoe Elliott Recorded a Def Leppard Duet With His Younger Self
He said it was like singing with a ghost that's still alive. Continue reading…
View ArticleJoe Elliott on Bryan Adams
British vocalist admits he "mouthed off" too much about similarities between both artists. Continue reading…
View ArticleDef Leppard’s Phil Collen Was Not Formally Asked to Join the Band
But he did finally get an invite. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow Brian May Demonstrated to Def Leppard That They Had Arrived
Joe Elliott recalls his band's early days, saying he got the gig because he was tall and had a good record collection. Continue reading…
View ArticleJoe Elliott on the Problem With Potential Def Leppard Biopic
Singer believes band film would be overshadowed by Rick Allen's car wreck and Steve Clark's death. Continue reading…
View ArticleJoe Elliott on the Problem With Making a ‘Proper’ Def Leppard Biopic
A la Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' Mötley Crüe's 'The Dirt' and Elton John's 'Rocketman.' Continue reading…
View ArticlePhil Collen Says Def Leppard’s Britishness Helped Break America
Guitarist compares impact of breakthrough single "Photograph" to Journey, Styx and REO Speedwagon. Continue reading…
View ArticleHear Def Leppard’s Orchestral Reboot of ‘Hysteria’ Title Track
It's the second single off upcoming 'Drastic Symphonies' remake album. Continue reading…
View ArticleDef Leppard Album Review
Sixteen tracks from the band's catalog, now with orchestra! Continue reading…
View ArticleJoe Elliott Beat Forced Retirement
Doctors feared vocal cord issue would render him unable to sing. Continue reading…
View ArticleRick Allen Says 1984 Car Crash Prepared Him for Florida Assault
"I don't think he knew who I was," drummer said of teenage assailant. Continue reading…
View ArticleJoe Elliott on Def Leppard's 'Hysteria'
Joe Elliott says the band has "always been aware when something’s outstanding and when something’s just OK." Continue reading…
View Article40 Years Ago: How a Church Choir Influenced Def Leppard’s ‘Rock of Ages’
Thomas Dolby also lent his talents to the Top 20 'Pyromania' single. Continue reading…
View ArticleDef Leppard's 'Pyromania' Tour
"We were shocked at the success of it," says guitarist Phil Collen. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow Did the Union Jack Become Def Leppard’s ‘Pyromania’ Look?
Bargain bin '80s chic. Continue reading…
View ArticleDef Leppard's 'Love Bites' at 35
It hit No. 1 in the U.S. — then they had to learn how to play it live. Continue reading…
View Article10 Bands Who Overcame Huge Tragedies
Inspiring tales of artists who’ve triumphed over devastation. Continue reading…
View ArticleDef Leppard Guitarist Phil Collen’s Favorite ’80s Songs Aren’t Necessarily...
So what did make the cut of what he was listening to in the '80s? Continue reading…
View ArticleRick Allen Is Still Dealing With Trauma From Florida Attack
"When I hear footsteps behind me, I use shop windows like a rearview mirror." Continue reading…
View ArticleDef Leppard Has Uncovered Unheard Songs From Debut Album
They previously believed the tapes had been destroyed. Continue reading…
View ArticleDef Leppard Song Not in Set List
Drummer also discusses revisiting material recorded prior to his life-changing car crash. Continue reading…
View ArticleRick Allen Defends Def Leppard’s ‘Slang': ‘It’s a Great Record’
The polarizing 1996 album was criticized for straying from the band's previous sound. Continue reading…
View ArticleDef Leppard, Journey and Steve Miller Announce Summer 2024 Tour
The 23-date trek features additional support from Heart and Cheap Trick. Continue reading…
View Article32 Years Ago: Def Leppard Guitarist Steve Clark Dies
On Jan. 8, 1991, Def Leppard's Steve Clark died from an overdose. Continue reading…
View ArticleDef Leppard Announces ‘Pyromania 40′ Box Set
Four-CD / Blu-ray collection features previously unreleased demos and live footage from shows in Germany and Los Angeles. Continue reading…
View ArticleHear Def Leppard’s ‘Photograph’ Rough Mix Off ‘Pyromania 40′
The anniversary box set arrives on April 26. Continue reading…
View ArticleWin Tickets to ROCK SHOW NOLA at Rock n Bowl
ROCK SHOW NOLA: A Tribute to Def Leppard and Bon Jovi is ready to bring the Hair Metal hits to Lafayette! Continue reading…
View Article37 Years Ago: Anthrax Make Thrash History With ‘Among the Living’
On March 22, 1987, Anthrax issued 'Among the Living,' an album that secured their spot in thrash metal history. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow Def Leppard Came of Age With ‘Pyromania': Exclusive Interview
Guitarist Phil Collen tells UCR about the transformation and why the band was more "Duran Duran than Iron Maiden." Continue reading…
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