Global icons and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Def Leppard have announced the most anticipated tour of 2027, with 4-time GRAMMY-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls and very special guests The Struts. The 45-date tour kicks off on March 2nd and runs until July 2nd, making stops in all major markets across the U.S. […]
Def Leppard, one of Britain’s greatest arena rock bands, release ‘Volume 4‘, the fourth of six volumes showcasing the band’s complete recorded output. Available on both 180g vinyl and limited-edition CD box sets via UMR, it features all studio recordings from 2015 to 2023, including ‘Def Leppard‘, ‘Diamond Star Halos‘, and ‘Drastic Symphonies‘, presented in […]
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 […]
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