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Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’ gets special issue #0

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Vault Comics has revealed their Def leppard graphic novel is getting a #0 issue for Hysteria. Written by Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Eliot Rahal (Bleed Them Dry, The Vain, Midnight Vista), with illustrations by Alex Schlitz (Sagas of the Shield Maiden), colors by Fabi Marques (Barbaric, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and letters by Andworld Design, the special will give readers an early look at the graphic novel.

Included in the Hysteria zero issue release will be a hyper-limited foil variant edition signed by Def Leppard’s Phil Collen himself. Each signed copy will come with a CGC witnessed certificate of authenticity. Only 200 copies will be available, and can only be found in local comic shops. Pre-orders are open now.

“Blending music and comics together like this is an incredible and insane dream, and I could not be more thrilled by the work Eliot, Alex, and Vault have put into Hysteria. It has been a joy and one hell of a ride. I know fans are going to love it,” said Phil Collen, Def Leppard guitarist.

Co-writer Eliot Rahal said, “From the very beginning, before we had anything, this story felt big. Phil came to us with a vision, a ton of passion, and the word ‘Hysteria’—something that has a lot of history for the band. It’s something that carries a lot of meaning. A legacy. And in many ways, that’s what this story is about. The Vault team  worked with me tirelessly to help create a framework to capture that spirit. Then
 as the team assembled and the art came in
 I saw the idea take shape in real-time, and the weight of the project became even more real. I put everything I had into this book because it was clear to me that everyone else also had as well. I’ll be forever grateful for being a part of this project.”

Vault and Def Leppard have announced a special zero issue for Hysteria, the forthcoming graphic novel co-written by Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Eliot Rahal (Bleed Them Dry, The Vain, Midnight Vista), with illustrations by Alex Schlitz (Sagas of the Shield Maiden), colors by Fabi Marques (Barbaric, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and letters by Andworld Design. This extra-special single issue offering will give readers an early look at the much anticipated forthcoming graphic novel.

Included in the Hysteria zero issue release will be a hyper-limited foil variant edition signed by Def Leppard’s Phil Collen himself. Each signed copy will come with a CGC witnessed certificate of authenticity. Only 200 copies will be available, and can only be found in local comic shops. Pre-orders are open now.

“Blending music and comics together like this is an incredible and insane dream, and I could not be more thrilled by the work Eliot, Alex, and Vault have put into Hysteria. It has been a joy and one hell of a ride. I know fans are going to love it,” said Phil Collen, Def Leppard guitarist.

Continuing the celebration of rock, the graphic novel Hysteria follows Foz, the frontwoman of indie band Darkside, after she inherits her father’s estate and discovers it comes with a half-remembered guitar from her childhood. The guitar speaks to her, promising fame and success. Soon, it delivers. But when Darkside’s equipment is stolen at a massive music venue, just before they’re set to take the stage with Def Leppard, Foz goes on the warpath to get it back. A knuckle-dusting rampage ensues, and the guitar’s true history is revealed.

Co-writer Eliot Rahal said, “From the very beginning, before we had anything, this story felt big. Phil came to us with a vision, a ton of passion, and the word ‘Hysteria’—something that has a lot of history for the band. It’s something that carries a lot of meaning. A legacy. And in many ways, that’s what this story is about. The Vault team  worked with me tirelessly to help create a framework to capture that spirit. Then
 as the team assembled and the art came in
 I saw the idea take shape in real-time, and the weight of the project became even more real. I put everything I had into this book because it was clear to me that everyone else also had as well. I’ll be forever grateful for being a part of this project.”

Def Leppard’s Hysteria, the graphic novel, features never-before-heard music from Darkside, to be recorded in collaboration with Phil Collen, as it tells the story of the world’s most dangerous guitar. Additional details on the release of the Darkside EP will be announced at a later date.

“As a Midwestern native raised on rock and roll and a musician from a family of musicians, Foz and Darkside’s story has come to mean a lot to me,” added illustrator Alex Schlitz. ”The opportunity to work on this book with Def Leppard has been not only a huge honor, but such an exhilarating treat. I’m so grateful to be part of the team bringing this story to life, and I’ve had such a blast working with Eliot, Phil, and Fabi to create this world. I’m excited for everyone else to finally get to come on the journey with us!”

Def Leppard’s Hysteria issue #0 will hit store shelves

Def Leppard, Journey, Steve Miller Band Revive Classic Rock Staples At L.A.’s SoFi Stadium

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via Live for Live Music

No band on the bill, though, rocked harder—or made more use of the massive thrust stage inside SoFi Stadium—than Def Leppard. After a dramatic on-screen countdown, the British hair metal band emerged from plumes of smoke to a Pyromania introduction that fed into “Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)”. Lead singer Joe Elliott started exploring the space during “Rocket”, with bassist Rick Savage following suit on “Foolin’”.

By the time the second half of the set came around, the entire band had set up on the thrust—even Rick Allen, who traded in his drum kit for a maraca on “This Guitar”. That track came on the heels of a shortened acoustic version of “Two Steps Behind”, which led into a stadium-wide singing of “Happy Birthday to You” for guitarist Vivian Campbell.

Besides those moments and “Just Like 73” (sans Tom Morello), Def Leppard pulled their setlist almost entirely from Pyromania and Hysteria. From “Armageddon”, “Animal”, and “Love Bites” early on to closing the main set with “Rock of Ages” and “Photograph”, to an encore of “Hysteria” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me”, the band made sure that their tens of thousands of fans in the building went home happy.

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Def Leppard One Night Only Live at The Leadmill Sheffield May 19, 2023 Out on Multiple Formats October 11, 2024

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Mercury Studios will release Def Leppard One Night Only Live at The Leadmill Sheffield May 19, 2023, on October 11, 2024.

Following a hugely successful Record Store Day release in April 2024, Def Leppard One Night Only Live at The Leadmill Sheffield May 19, 2023 will be available on CD, DVD+CD, Blu-ray+CD, Limited Edition 2 LP pressed on orange vinyl, Digital Audio and Digital Video. The Def Leppard store is offering copies of the CD with a signed card (limited to 100 copies), and a Live at The Leadmill shirt.

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On the eve of the band’s largest UK/ European run ever (including a sold-out night at Wembley Stadium) and on the heels of launching their critically acclaimed and chart-topping new album, “Drastic Symphonies” (recorded at the renowned Abbey Road), Def Leppard streamed a one-off live performance from the historic Sheffield venue, The Leadmill. This unique set was from one of the most intimate shows the band has played in the UK or Europe in over 35 years, giving their fans the chance to hear and see the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inducted band up close performing an extraordinary stadium style set in a club setting.

Track Listing

Side A:

  1. Action
  2. Fire It Up
  3. Let It Go

Side B:

  1. Too Late For Love
  2. Excitable
  3. Mirror Mirror

Side C:

  1. Slang
  2. Kick
  3. Bringin’ On The Heartbreak
  4. Switch 625

Side D:

  1. Hysteria
  2. Pour Some Sugar On Me
  3. Wasted

“He said, ‘Take this cassette home and see if you can come up with something.’ I plugged the Destroyer straight into the Marshall and that’s what came out”: Phil Collen’s first Def Leppard solo is one of his most famous – and he did it in one take

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via Guitar World

In 1982, Phil Collen was appointed Def Leppard’s newest electric guitar player following the departure of Pete Willis. That same year, he was put straight to the test as the English rock icons set about recording their third studio album, Pyromania.

Widely considered one of Def Leppard’s finest albums, the diamond-certified LP is seen as a turning point in the band’s discography, and one that would allow them conquer the US. It has also been tipped by some as one of the greatest guitar albums of all time.

Def Leppard’s New Single Debuts At No. 1 On Multiple Charts

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via Forbes

Earlier this summer, Def Leppard returned with an exciting new single titled “Just Like 73.” The tune quickly rose the ranks on iTunes, and it reached a number of sales-focused charts after its first full tracking week had passed. The cut, released in June, began disappearing from rankings after it sold so well upon its arrival, but now it’s back in glorious fashion.

“Just Like 73” debuts on two charts in the U.K. this week, after it was made available to buy on physical formats in the country. Def Leppard’s latest immediately gives the band another ruler in their home country–and on more than one tally.

Def Leppard’s current single blasts in at No. 1 on both the Official Physical Singles and Official Vinyl Singles charts this week. The two rosters detail the bestselling songs in the U.K. on physical formats, with the latter including only those tracks that were made available to buy on wax.

“Just Like 73” marks Def Leppard’s second career No. 1 on the two charts it dominates this frame. The rockers ruled the rankings with their previous release, “Let Me Be the One,” which topped the tallies within the past few years.

The band has only accrued a pair of top 10 hits on the Official Vinyl Singles chart, with both reaching the throne. Meanwhile, on the Official Physical Singles list, they’ve earned one additional appearance inside the uppermost region. “When Love & Hate Collide,” Def Leppard’s first hit on the tally, peaked at No. 2.

As it opens in first place on the two aforementioned charts, “Just Like 73” is also back on another ranking in the U.K. Def Leppard’s single reappears on the all-format, all-style Official Singles Sales tally at No. 20.

JOE ELLIOTT’S SONGS FROM THE VAULT – SIRIUS XM (JULY 2024 EDITION)

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GREETINGS MUSIC LOVERS – AND WELCOME BACK TO JOE ELLIOTT’S SONGS FROM THE VAULT SHOW ON SIRIUSXM’S DEEP TRACKS CHANNEL.

In the JULY 2024 hour’s show, Joe highlights and tells stories about some of his favourite songs and artists from his own personal collection.

July’s Show features music and stories from Aerosmith, Sparks, Sweet and more!

WHO: Def Leppard frontman, musician, and musicologist Joe Elliott

WHAT: Joe Elliott’s Songs from the Vault

WHERE: SiriusXM’s DeepTracks (Ch. 27)

WHEN: Show Schedule HERE

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In his youth, Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott was creatively influenced by the music of the late 60’s and early 70’s. From legendary acts like T. Rex, Mott The Hoople, David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust and so many others. Each month, listen to Elliott play “Deep Tracks” from his personal music collection. Expect to hear songs from Joe’s vault and some of the stories behind them.

Def Leppard rocks new generation at Fenway show

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via Boston Herald

The kids wore Def Leppard t-shirts. The adults wore Journey shirts.

These fashion choices at Fenway Park on Monday night weren’t absolute, but they outline a clear trend.

Buried deep in a recent press release about the current Def Leppard tour, the band announced the “18-44 demographic that now represents 58% of their fanbase.” This claim seems both absurd and obvious.

The rock fans of 2024 don’t have a modern artist with Def Leppard vibes to latch on to so they have latched on to the actual Def Leppard. The group is fast approaching six billion streams in less than six years and the visceral proof was heard on Monday in the shouts of the kids in their shirts.

The Fenway show was basically a classic rock festival, a triple headlining bill of Lep, Journey and Steve Miller Band.

Steve Miller captured a couple generations with immortal rock ‘n’ roll nuggets. Go see him at a headlining gig next summer. He does his hits with reverence and joy. But he can’t capture the 18-44-year-olds at 6 p.m. on a Monday.

Thanks to “Don’t Stop Believin’,” everybody loves Journey. Well, everybody but the guys in the band as once again members Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain are fighting in court while still sharing the stage. They can still play (see a scorching “Stone in Love”)  and singer Arnel Pineda’s story is as inspiring as his voice, charm, energy, and charisma — next to nobody can do “Separate Ways,” “Believin’,” “Any Way You Want It” as a back-to-back-to-back sprint like he does.

But Def Leppard dominated the night. On its diamond LPs of the ’80s, the band found a unique space by chasing perfection while having fun. In concert, that chase still glitters.

On a night when Joe Elliott apologized for his voice as he battled an upper respiratory infection, he mostly sounded great. Behind him, the band locked into place — guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell, bassist Rick Savage, and drummer Rick Allen somehow kept time like a Swiss watch while swinging like a bar band.

There were lot of “somehows” to Def Leppard’s show.

“Foolin’” was heavy and somehow melodic. “Animal” had both a toughness and tightness. “Just Like ’73” managed to be a new song that could have been a “Hysteria” b-side. Fans of all ages get something from these delightful contrasts.

After nearly an hour of hits and deep cuts — the show spent a lot of time celebrating the 40th anniversary of “Pyromania” — Def Leppard closed with the triple shot of “Photograph,” “Hysteria,” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me.” The trifecta triangulated what makes Def Leppard so damn popular: perfect Top 40 hooks baked into hard rock swagger and glammy. Just ask the kids.

JUST LIKE 73 BLACK 7″ VINYL – AVAILABLE NOW

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Featuring the one-and-only Tom Morello on guitar, and having been sung right back by crowds throughout the North American tour – 7″ coloured vinyl editions of Just Like 73 have now sold out. But good news! There are still plenty of black 7″ vinyl editions available online.

Inspired by the Glam Rock Stompers of the 1970s, the single is available on the official Def Leppard store amongst many other retailers.

Tracklisting
A: Just Like 73 (Featuring Tom Morello)
B: Just Like 73 (Alternate Version)

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