When Bon Scott Helped Out Struggling Def Leppard
Joe Elliott recalls what he learned during 1979 support tour.
Def Leppard
15 Years Ago: Def Leppard Honor Their Idols on Covers LP ‘Yeah!’
T. Rex, Mott the Hoople and Roxy Music are among spotlighted artists on 2006 album.
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen Pays Tribute to Legends With Art Exhibit
Drummer shifted focus to painting during 2020 pandemic.
Underrated Def Leppard: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album
Band is known for their chart-topping hits, but there are plenty of hidden gems fans may have missed.
Def Leppard Announce Third Box Set in Archival Series
Limited-edition project, available in nine-LP and six-CD formats, includes all of band's '00s material.
Def Leppard Auction Goes Inside Rick Allen’s Arm Loss
Drummer’s former girlfriend Miriam Barendsen decides to part with ‘80s mementos to help fund animal-rescue program.
Why Def Leppard Will Never Release Jim Steinman ‘Hysteria’ Tapes
Joe Elliott recalls eight-week, six-figure studio mess as fourth album took shape.
How Def Leppard Ran From Cliches on ‘Pyromania’ Cover Art
Managers were tired of seeing "half-naked women riding motorbikes and fire-breathing monsters" on hard-rock album covers.
Def Leppard Announce ‘Vault’ Online Museum Opening Date
Band’s personal collections and anecdotes begin to arrive on Jan. 13.
Fan Letters Inspired Def Leppard’s Rick Allen to Keep Drumming
"I didn't wanna do this anymore," drummer recalls thinking after 1984 car crash. "And then I started getting these letters from all over the world."
Motley Crue and Def Leppard Announce 2021 Dates and Refund Policy
Thirty-one-date trek with Poison and Joan Jett was postponed from summer 2020 due to COVID-19.
Motley Crue and Def Leppard Postpone 2020 Summer ‘Stadium Tour’
Reunited band's first tour in five years will be rescheduled.
Def Leppard’s ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’ Began With Random Noises
A bit of goofing around in the studio between Joe Elliott and Mutt Lange led to the T. Rex-influenced smash hit.
Watch Sammy Hagar and Joe Elliott Talk About Being Fired
Van Halen ex exchanges experiences with Def Leppard frontman in clip from ‘Rock & Roll Road Trip’ episode.
Listen to Def Leppard’s Early Version of ‘Glad I’m Alive’
Song appears on ‘The Early Years 79-81’ box set.
Def Leppard to Release ‘London to Vegas’ Live Set
Six-disc box compiles audio and video of two recent shows.