Did Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith Really Almost Join Def Leppard?Did Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith Really Almost Join Def Leppard?Guitarist recalls how moves were made before Vivian Campbell took Steve Clark’s place in 1992.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The Awesome Secret Hiding in Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’ SinglesThe Awesome Secret Hiding in Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’ SinglesCover artist wanted to make a big splash before CDs took over. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Phil Collen Puts 2021 Motley Crue, Def Leppard Tour Odds at 50-50Phil Collen Puts 2021 Motley Crue, Def Leppard Tour Odds at 50-50Guitarist seems unsure about the rescheduled Stadium Tour dates. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Why Def Leppard Did Things ‘Completely Different’ on New Live SetWhy Def Leppard Did Things ‘Completely Different’ on New Live Set"Vegas was great for that, especially the last couple of nights. We played two-, two-and-a-half-hour sets." Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Motley Crue, Def Leppard + Poison Postpone Stadium Tour to 2021Motley Crue, Def Leppard + Poison Postpone Stadium Tour to 2021Read the official statement regarding the tour.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Def Leppard’s ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’ Began With Random NoisesDef Leppard’s ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’ Began With Random NoisesA bit of goofing around in the studio between Joe Elliott and Mutt Lange led to the T. Rex-influenced smash hit. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Krokus Recall ’80s Fights with Def Leppard, AC/DCKrokus Recall ’80s Fights with Def Leppard, AC/DCSwiss rockers reflect on effects of living too large in the ‘80s.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Listen to Def Leppard’s Early Version of ‘Glad I’m Alive’Listen to Def Leppard’s Early Version of ‘Glad I’m Alive’Song appears on ‘The Early Years 79-81’ box set.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Def Leppard ‘London to Vegas’ Live Set Reportedly Coming SoonDef Leppard ‘London to Vegas’ Live Set Reportedly Coming SoonHome-video release will feature concerts from 2018 and 2019. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Def Leppard Recruit ZZ Top for Fall U.S. TourDef Leppard Recruit ZZ Top for Fall U.S. TourBrief run follows British band's stadium tour with Motley Crue.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Def Leppard Unveil Five-Disc ‘Early Years’ Box SetDef Leppard Unveil Five-Disc ‘Early Years’ Box SetPreview the never-released Nick Tauber-produced version of 1979's "Rock Brigade."Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett’s 2022 Tour: A Tale of the TapeMotley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett’s 2022 Tour: A Tale of the TapeA look at the vital statistics of all four acts on this summer's biggest tour.Ken KelleyKen Kelley