The Jeremy White Show welcomes Phil Collen and Simon Laffy from Def Leppard and MANRAZE!
This interview focused on Manraze’s new box set “Lock, Stock and Barrel” released by Cherry Red Records, featuring five CDs of complete recordings including previously unreleased material. Phil Collen, Simon Laffey, and Paul Cook discussed the band’s formation through their friendship in London, with Paul joining after a chance encounter on the street. They explored the musical influences connecting their work in Def Leppard and Man Raze, particularly discussing the impact of punk rock and Eddie Van Halen’s innovative guitar playing. The conversation covered their writing process, technical setup using in-ear monitors and digital gear, and the importance of capturing their music properly after years of fans only finding bootlegs.