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Def Leppard Kick Off Las Vegas Residency With 'Hysteria' Album + More

Chad Childers — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:26:50 +0000

Friday (March 22) was a day that Def Leppard will likely remember for quite some time. It began with a proclamation for Las Vegas' mayor proclaiming it "Def Leppard Day" in the city and ended with the band completing the first of their eleven-show residency at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Def Leppard's 'Pyromania' Turns 30

Eduardo Rivadavia — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:30:47 +0000

The 1980s were well under way by January 1983 – even mathematical geniuses like us can figure that out – but when it came to defining the look, the sound and the vibe of the '80s, there's no arguing Def Leppard’s third album, ‘Pyromania,’ released 30 years ago today (Jan. 20), played a major role.

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).

Judas Priest Compile The Chosen Few – With Help From Friends

Clay Miller — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:30:02 +0000

Kevin Winter/Getty Images Judas Priest is releasing a collection of songs that are favorites of other metal performers. The Chosen Few is songs compiled by Judas Priest with help from other metal artists who explain what the songs mean to them. Ozzy Osbourne picked “The Ripper” due to the fact that the note at the beginning [...]

Six Def Leppard Songs Coming to Rock Band on Tuesday

Chris M. Junior — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:48:10 +0000

Five signature Def Leppard songs — plus a new tune by the band — have been packaged for Rock Band and can be downloaded starting Aug. 9.

This six-pack collection is both a score for Rock Band and a first for Def Leppard, one of the most requested bands in the history of the music video game series.

Def Leppard Are Feeling Confident

Clay Miller — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:30:24 +0000

For the first time, you can go to iTunes and find a Def Leppard song. Their first digital release is “Undefeated,” which will appear on their upcoming album, “Mirrorball.” Singer Joe Elliott says he couldn’t have written “Undefeated” if the band had not taken a break. He says he wrote that song for artistic satisfaction, [...]