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Def Leppard Announce Viva Hysteria! Residency in Las Vegas

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...

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

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...

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Def Leppard Guitarist Vivian Campbell Files for Divorce

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.

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

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...

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Guitars Signed by Keith Richards, Def Leppard, Richie Sambora + More...

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...

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Def Leppard's Joe Elliott Talks Mott the Hoople Love + Down N' Outz Evolution

Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott is a devoted Mott the Hoople fan and has long carried the torch for the British icons and their fearless frontman Ian Hunter. Elliott, who’s been referred to as the band's...

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Win an Autographed Down 'n' Outz' Limited Edition DVD Signed by Joe Elliott!

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott was so keen to talk about his side project the Down ‘n’ Outz that he generously donated two autographed copies of the special limited edition ‘Live at the Hammersmith...

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Def Leppard Release Five-Song Acoustic Medley for iTunes

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...

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Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Helping Military Vets With PTSD

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...

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Def Leppard's Phil Collen Discusses Upcoming Vegas Residency

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...

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

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....

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

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...

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

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...

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Def Leppard Planning to Record New Material During Las Vegas Residency

Scoring a residency gig at one of Las Vegas' many fine casinos can be a great way to pick up a healthy paycheck -- just ask Guns N' Roses, Motley Crue, and/or Elton John -- but it also offers a...

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'2 Broke Girls' 2013 Super Bowl Commercial – What's the Song?

In a slyly sexy nod to cheesy ’80s videos, the hit CBS sitcom ’2 Broke Girls’ presented a commercial titled the ’2 Broke Girls Spectacular’ during the 2013 Super Bowl on Sunday night (Feb. 3),...

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Def Leppard Join Next Installment Of Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp

With more than 100 million records sold worldwide, Def Leppard are adding a new title to their resume of accomplishments: rock n’ roll camp counselors. Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp have announced that...

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

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...

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Def Leppard, Bad Company Jokes Flow as Stephen Colbert's Twitter Feed is...

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...

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

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...

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Def Leppard Open Las Vegas Residency with Big Hits and Deep Cuts

Def Leppard have kicked off their 11-date, three-week residency at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, posting a photo on Facebook from a Friday night appearance that included a complete...

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