In January 2026 Def Leppard released a brand-new single ‘Rejoice‘, in February 2026 the band completed a sold-out residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. On the eve of the band’s 2026 summer tour, Def Leppard release a live video of ‘Rejoice (Live At Caesars Palace)‘ – a stunning live recording of the band’s latest single, […]
Review: Def Leppard – Greatest Hits UMC – Mercury – June 12th, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper I am a decades long, HUGE Def Leppard fan who has loved nearly every album in their catalog, including the highly divisive ‘Slang‘. That said, I was skeptical about reviewing ANOTHER greatest hits album, this being their fifth. […]
Def Leppard, one of Britain’s greatest arena rock band, release two new editions of ‘Greatest Hits‘… an album of the band’s biggest songs from their illustrious career. The newly mastered set is being made available on 1LP, and across 2 formats: Standard black vinyl and special edition blood red marbled vinyl featuring exclusive 2026 tour […]
Today, global icons Def Leppard have released their new single ‘Rejoice‘. The dynamic track comes ahead of Def Leppard’s triumphant return to Las Vegas for their Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency that kicks off on the 3rd February 2026. ‘Rejoice‘ is available via EMI Records. Available now on all streaming […]
Review: Def Leppard – Diamond Star Heroes – Live From Sheffield Mercury Studios (November 21st, 2025) Reviewer – Jason Hopper Def Leppard are one of the biggest bands in the world to avoid releasing an official live album (not counting their ‘In The Round…‘ concert video) until well into their fourth decade as a band. […]
In 2019 Rufus published the huge, official, celebratory history of the Monsters of Rock Festival in the UK. Written by music journalist and regular attendee John Tucker, the heavily illustrated book, running to more than 600 pages, was a runaway success, quickly selling out and delighting festival fans and critics who attended the festival from […]
Def Leppard were honoured with the 2,825th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, October 9th at 11:30 am PT at 1750 N. Vine Street. Def Leppard received their star in the category of Recording. Joining emcee Bob Buchmann were Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the […]
Mercury Studios will release on November 21st Def Leppard‘s ‘Diamond Star Heroes – Live From Sheffield‘. The show, recorded in 2023 in their hometown of Sheffield at Bramall Lane during “The World Tour” with Mötley Crüe, will be available on Blu-ray+2CD, 2CD and 2LP. Pressed on red, white and black splatter, the vinyl nods to […]
Def Leppard, today announce UK and EU tour dates in June and July 2026. The eleven dates announced today include headlining the iconic The O2 in London and the Utilita Arena in their hometown of Sheffield. Switzerland, Finland, Germany and the UK dates will be with Special Guests Extreme. The 2026 dates will be the […]
Def Leppard have released a new single, which is a cover of ‘Stand By Me‘. The single is to raise money for Fire Aid to help with the aftermath of the disastrous L.A. fires. The band says: “We are very excited to share our take on ‘Stand By Me‘ from Bank of Dave 2, which you […]
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