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Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell Battling Cancer – Says He's Winning [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:28:39 +0000

Getting to see lots of Classic Rock concerts over the years, the only way to categorize them is “great”, “greater”, and “greatest”; the difference between the three – not much. One of the “greatest” in-person shows still to be seen today is that of “Def Leppard”. Guitarist Vivian Campbell didn’t join the group until 1992, [...]

Def Leppard, Bad Company Jokes Flow as Stephen Colbert's Twitter Feed is "Hacked" by VH1 Classic

Dave Lifton — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:23:08 +0000

Stephen Colbert poked gentle fun at some classic rock bands on Twitter as an extension of a comedy bit on Comedy Central's 'The Colbert Report' last night (Feb. 21). Def Leppard, Bad Company and Meat Loaf were among those satirized.

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

Billy Dukes — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:54:05 +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.

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

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:30:17 +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.

'Def Leppard's' Campbell Files For Divorce After One Quarter of a Decade [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:28:02 +0000

Musical group “Def Leppard” is celebrating 35 years of what was originally described as the “New Wave of British Heavy Metal” movement, with the current line-up featuring Joe Elliot, Rick Allen, Rick Savage and former “Dio” guitarist, Vivian Campbell. And, it is Mr. Campbell, whom gets today’s headline. Back in ’82, Leppard’s “Bringin’ On the [...]

Lita Ford Reports She's Having 'Too Much Fun' on Tour with Def Leppard and Poison

Dave Lifton — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 02:41:33 +0000

After a break of nearly three weeks, Lita Ford is looking forward to getting back out on the road. In a new interview, Ford talks about what it was like being on the road for much of June and July on the ‘Rock of Ages’ Tour with Def Leppard and Poison.

Def Leppard and Poison to Tour Together This Summer

Billy Dukes — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:18:17 +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 Will Tour America This Summer, Says Guitarist Vivian Campbell

Joe Robinson — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:26:20 +0000

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has revealed that the British rockers plan to mount a U.S. tour this summer, although cities and dates have not yet been revealed. “We’re gonna go out again this summer,” Campbell recently told Frankie DiVita, radio personality for 96.7 KCAL. “We don’t know the exact details yet, but we’ll be out in America this summer.”

Def Leppard's Phil Collen to Release 'Physical Mechanics' Fitness DVD

Billy Dukes — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:33:35 +0000

Guitarist Phil Collen is becoming almost as well-known for his six-pack abs as he is for his shredding guitar riffs for Def Leppard. The 54-year-old is preparing to release a DVD and book based on the ‘Physical Mechanics’ training regimen he’s been perfecting over the last seven years. Collen quit drinking and partying in the [...]

Def Leppard Postpones Tour Dates

Jen Austin — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:54:25 +0000

So….we won’t be seeing Def Leppard in Texas this week. Because of the death of singer Joe Elliott’s father, the tour is having to do some major rescheduling. We thought the Texas shows would be unaffected, but nope! Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio have all been rescheduled. Check out the new dates here. From the [...]

New Def Leppard Track

Chris Cobb — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:17:14 +0000

“Undefeated” is one of three new tracks that will appear on Leppard’s first-ever live album, believe it or not, which is expected to be released in the first week of June, but you can hear the new track now! Joe Elliot describes “Undefeated” as “a foot-stomping, air-pumping rock anthem…with big tribal drums and huge guitars [...]

Def Leppard: Live Album Details

Chris Cobb — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:27:46 +0000

Def Leppard have confirmed the details for their first ever live album on June 6 that will also feature brand new studio tracks and they also have some shows coming to Texas this summer. It’s titled Mirrorball, and the full track listing is: CD1 1. Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) 2. Rocket 3. Animal 4. [...]