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8 obscure but brilliant 1970s glam rock songs
By Joe Elliott published
Def Leppard singer and ’70s glam connoisseur Joe Elliott on 10 glitter rock masterpieces

The 50 greatest metal EPs of all time
By Chris Chantler published
From the early days of Def Leppard and Iron Maiden to modern classics via the likes of Sleep Token and Spiritbox, these are the best metal EPs in history

"Calm and casual at the soundcheck, electrified and electrifying once the venue is full": nine videos to celebrate the humble genius of Def Leppard's Steve Clark
By Neil Jeffries published
Remembering Steve Clark: April 23, 1960 – January 8, 1991

Def Leppard and Journey announce 2024 co-headline US tour
By Liz Scarlett published
Ded Leppard and Journey have shared details of their Summer Stadium Tour 2024, reveal Heart, Cheap Trick and The Steve Miller Band as special guests

“We could never be Nirvana, but we could make an album that would fit in with the times without us looking like stupid old farts”: how Def Leppard survived tragedy, grunge and the turbulent 1990s to make two of their most underrated albums
By Paul Elliott published
Def Leppard were one of the most successful rock bands of the 1980s. The 1990s was a different matter

"It's a huge gift that I’m still here and I’m still doing what I did:" How Rick Allen fought trauma and found happiness
By Paul Elliott published
Def Leppard's Rick Allen on returning to Download, the enduring appeal of Mutt Lange and almost losing his life in a car accident

"This song is so powerful and still makes me emotional": My 80s Mixtape, by Def Leppard's Phil Collen
By Paul Elliott published
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen on the 80s songs that move him the most

The most played live songs by 25 iconic rock bands
By Dave Everley published
Which songs have Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Queen and others played live the most? Spoiler: contains surprises

“I said to my mates, ‘Can you believe this record is going to come out on the same label as Thin Lizzy?’”: the unlikely birth of Def Leppard and the story of their debut album On Through The Night
By Paul Elliott published
Def Leppard were barely out of school when they released their debut album On Through The Night and toured with AC/DC, but it set them on the path to stardom
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