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Def Leppard to Record Las Vegas 'Hysteria' Shows for Live Album

Ken Kelley — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:47:00 +0000

In another ten days time, British classic rock band Def Leppard will become residents of Las Vegas. The acclaimed group is getting set to launch their 'Viva! Hysteria and More' show a 11-date run at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Sin City.

Def Leppard's Phil Collen Making the Most of the Death of the LP

Billy Dukes — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:17:05 +0000

The LP is becoming such an antiquated term that it seems unlikely most music lovers born after 1990 will know what the letters stand for soon. Def Leppard's Phil Collen says most people don't want to buy a full "long playing" album any longer, and he's enjoying what that means.

30 Years Ago: Def Leppard's 'Pyromania' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:00:22 +0000

Up until Jan. 20, 1983, when Def Leppard released their third album, ‘Pyromania,’ the British band wanted to be Led Zeppelin. Just look at their name. But then producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange, who worked on the band’s 1981 sophomore album, ‘High ‘n’ Dry,’ decided to try something new. He added tons of digital elements [...]

Def Leppard Re-Recording Hit Songs to 'Wrestle Back Career' From Record Label

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:47:17 +0000

In 2012, Def Leppard re-recorded two of their biggest hit songs and made them available digitally. The once-unusual move was done just before the Tom Cruise movie 'Rock of Ages' was released, but Joe Elliott says his band's inspiration for heading back to the studio was to one-up their record label.

28 Years Ago: Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Loses Arm in Car Crash

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:14:32 +0000

In one of the most terrifying and ultimately inspiring stories in recent rock history, Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen nearly lost his life and did lose his left arm in a car accident on Dec. 31, 1984. The crash occurred when Allen was speeding on a country road near Sheffield, England. He misjudged a curve, [...]

Def Leppard's Phil Collen Discusses Upcoming Vegas Residency

Dave Lifton — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:41:59 +0000

On March 22, Def Leppard will begin a three-week residency at Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel & Casino that will see them perform the 'Hysteria' album in its entirety. In a new interview, guitarist Phil Collen talks about the challenges of playing their biggest album in Sin City.

Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Helping Military Vets With PTSD

Chad Childers — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:00:15 +0000

29 years ago, Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen lost his arm in a car wreck. But the musician has since rebounded from that setback, and he's hoping his experience will help wounded soldiers deal with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from their battlefield experiences and injuries.

Def Leppard Release Five-Song Acoustic Medley for iTunes

Billy Dukes — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:24:48 +0000

Def Leppard has cut five acoustic songs performed during their 'Rock of Ages' tour for a medley released to iTunes today (Dec. 18). The seven-and-a-half minute single download features a seemless blend of acoustic hits from the '90s and early 2000s.

Guitars Signed by Keith Richards, Def Leppard, Richie Sambora + More Auctioned for Charity

Dave Lifton — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:08:27 +0000

For the 27th consecutive year, WhyHunger is holding its Hungerthon to raise funds to fight poverty. To help reach their goal, the organization has acquired a handful of guitars and other memorabilia by many rock legends, which are being auctioned online. Included in this year’s auction are a red Stratocaster signed by Keith Richards (complete [...]

Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell Refutes 'Garbage' Report About Denying Wife Spousal Support

Billy Dukes — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:14:46 +0000

Last weekend news of Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell's divorce was unearthed by TMZ who also reported the guitarist was hoping to convince a court to deny wife Julie spousal support. Campbell owns up to the divorce on his Facebook page before taking the tabloid news site to task for irresponsible and inaccurate reporting about the spousal support.

Def Leppard Guitarist Vivian Campbell Files for Divorce

Matthew Wilkening — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:25:37 +0000

Former Dio and longtime Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has filed for divorce from Julie Campbell, his wife of 25 years, according to a report from TMZ.

Def Leppard's Phil Collen Raises $20K for Gerson Cancer Institute

Chad Childers — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:00:53 +0000

Def Leppard's Phil Collen has no doubt raised the spirits of those being treated at the Gerson Institute in San Diego, as his 'Wings' guitar just netted $15,000 in an auction with the proceeds going to the organization's holistic cancer therapy efforts.

Def Leppard Announce Viva Hysteria! Residency in Las Vegas

Billy Dukes — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:39:05 +0000

Def Leppard has become the latest rock band to take up residency in one of Las Vegas’s most famous casinos. The group announced today they’d begin a nine-show, three-week run in Sin City that includes their greatest hits, plus their 1987 album ‘Hysteria’ in its entirety. “We’ve never done anything like this before in our [...]

Tom Cruise Is 'Incredible' Performing 'Rock Of Ages' Says Phil Collen, You Decide [AUDIO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:43:40 +0000

Def Leppard has given their stamp of approval to the use of their classic song ‘Rock of Ages’ in the upcoming film adaptation of the stage production that shares it’s name with the band’s song. Licensing issues keep the original song from being in the Broadway show. Collen tells Noisecreep, “Oh yeah! I mean, we [...]

Def Leppard, Poison & Lita Ford Touring Together This Summer [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:32:26 +0000

This show will get all "Hair-Band" fans excited! 80's favorites Def Leppard, Poison and Lita Ford are touring together. The 22 appearance trek kicks off on June 20th in Salt Lake City and wraps up at Rock Fest 2012 in Cadott, Wisconsin.

Members Of Kiss, Def Leppard, Guns N' Roses Form Supergroup

Dave Lifton — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 16:32:39 +0000

Latin America will be getting a thunderous dose of heavy rock, as the Rock ‘N’ Roll Allstars tour South and Central America this spring.

Def Leppard and Poison to Tour Together This Summer

Billy Dukes — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:30:17 +0000

Def Leppard‘s 2012 trip around the globe is turning into a quasi hair band festival. Poison drummer has confirmed rumors started by lead singer Bret Michaels. The two bands will once again hit the road together this summer.

Def Leppard, Chili Peppers and Tim McGraw Deliver Top Summer Concerts

Jeff Giles — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:02:48 +0000

It’s been nearly 25 years since Def Leppard hit their commercial peak with the $12-million-selling ‘Hysteria’ album, but they can still pack ‘em in on the road. In fact, the veteran rockers’ latest run of dates — a package tour with fellow classic rock legends Heart — was the top-grossing draw of the last three months.

They faced some pretty stiff competition for concert dollars, too; with an overall gross of $14.5 million, the Def Leppard/Heart lineup bested the latest tours from the Red Hot Chili Peppers (in second place with $9.2 million) and Tim McGraw (in third with $7.4 million).

Def Leppard On AGT Season Finale [Video]

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:09:04 +0000

I only watch two reality shows "Survivor" and "America's Got Talent". I really like AGT because it gives everybody a chance. This seasons winner was a crooner, Landau Eugene Murphy. This man was washing cars 6 months ago, dancing around, and singing out loud, even if only to himself, and now, he's got a MILLION DOLLARS, and gets to headline a show in Vegas... that's cool! This season's finale featured some veteran talents too, including Stevie Wonder, and Def Leppard.

Def Leppard Will Appear On America's Got Talent [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:45:39 +0000

Def Leppard still commands the stage when they roll into the next scheduled stop on their latest tour (party town USA) for the evening as Leppard fans still come out to rock!The latest tour had the band along with Heart at the Comfort Dental Amphitheater, in Englewood, Colorado this past evening. This tour has been [...]