DEF LEPPARD’s Joe Elliott Talks New Album – “It's As Diverse As Anything We’ll Ever Make, But It Still Sounds Likes Us

In a new interview with Maxim.com, Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott discusses the band’s upcoming self-titled album.

“It’s called Def Leppard, which we’ve never done before in 35 years. We went into the studio to come up with one or two songs, and ended up with 14. We liked everything we did. It’s the most honest way to make a record. Nobody tapping their watchface, pointing at the clock. We just expressed ourselves the best we’ve ever done. I think it shows in the grooves. It’s as diverse as anything we’ll ever make, but it still sounds likes us.”

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“Dangerous”, the lead song from Def Leppard’s new self-titled album, due for release on October 30th, can be heard streaming below:

The Japanese edition of the album will include the bonus track “Last Dance” (Demo), while the Classic Rock Fanpack edition will include the bonus tracks “We Belong” (Alternative Vocal Take) and “Let’s Go” (UK radio edit).  

Def Leppard’s new album is to be released as a Classic Rock Fanpack on October 30th. The Fanpack will include the CD (including the exclusive bonus tracks), a 116-page magazine featuring all-new interviews with all five band members, all-new photos and a track-by-track guide to the album, a series of collectable art cards, and a metal Def Leppard keyring. The album will also be available as a double-vinyl edition.

The Fanpack is available to pre-order now.

Def Leppard tracklisting:

“Let’s Go”
“Dangerous”
“Man Enough”
“We Belong”
“Invincible”
“Sea Of Love”
“Energized”
“All Time High”
“Battle Of My Own”
“Broke ‘N’ Brokenhearted”
“Forever Young”
“Last Dance”
“Wings Of An Angel”
“Blind Faith”

Bonus tracks:

“Last Dance” (Demo) (Japan)
“We Belong” (Alternative Vocal Take) (Classic Rock Fanpack)
“Let’s Go” (UK radio edit) (Classic Rock Fanpack)

“Let’s Go” lyric video:

Joe Elliott shared the running order of the band’s new album via a handwritten note on Instagram:

Due to overwhelming demand, Def Leppard have extended their North American tour with Styx and Tesla, and will commence in Greensboro, North Carolina on January 27th.

Tour dates include:

January
21-25 – Def Leppard Cruise
27 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum
29 – Ft.Lauderdale, FL – BB&T Center
30 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center

February
2 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T CenteR
3 – Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Cajundome
5 – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center Arena
6 – Hidalgo, TX – State Farm Arena
9 – Little Rock, AR – Verizon Arena
10 – Bossier City, LA – CenturyLink Center
13 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
14 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall
16 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
17 – Allentown, PA – PPL Center

Fabulist Icons is a book written by Mike Rogers, Def Leppard’s technician from the Pyromania tour until the Monsters Of Rock tour 1986. It’s written from his perspective and features numerous previously unseen photos of the band during those early years of writing and recording Hysteria, including many from Una Williams Photography.

Mike was more than the band’s technician though. When Rick came out of hospital after losing his arm, Mike was there. He was also confidante to the Terror Twins in their heyday, and looked after their model girlfriends Lorelei Shellist and Valerie Mazzonelli’s poodle whilst in Paris. He also ferried Def Leppard master tapes to and from Mutt Lange at Battery Studios in North London.

The book is 152 pages full colour, 10″ square. It will be going to print by end of October.Price is €35/$40/£26 and does not include postage and packaging (P+P).

This price is based on the purchase of one book being sent by standard post in a “pizza box’ style, cardboard casing when combined with the weight of the book will weight approx 1kg (2.2 pounds) from the country of origin, Ireland. There is a price option (€35) for the book alone (DOES NOT include postage and packaging (P+P)) if you wish to make you own postal arrangements.

If you wish to order more than one, have it sent by express or registered post or have the booked signed by the author, Mike Rogers and/or photographer Una Williams please let them know so that they can personalize your price. Please contact howard@fabulisticons.com.

Please allow 5-7 working days for US, Canada and Australia and 2-3 working days for delivery to Ireland, EU and UK.

More information at this location.