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Phil Chats About Pyromania with Music Aficionado

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“I always feel it’s weird when people ask, “Are you faithful to rock and roll?” and all that. I go, “No—I’m faithful to my art.” That takes precedence over everything else. Do it any which way, and by whatever means necessary. And Mutt was kind of my introduction to that sort of supreme artistic approach to music.”

Phil chats with Music Aficionado about the making of the Pyromania album. Read more here.

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Phil Interviews with Rock Cellar Magazine – Win Free Tickets!

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Phil recently sat down with Rock Cellar Magazine to discuss the upcoming tour & new “And There Will Be A Next Time… Live From Detroit” DVD!

Exploding onto the music scene with a ferocious sound blending primal riffs with a melodic smartness thanks to massive radio hits like “Photograph,” “Rock Of Ages,” “Pour Some Sugar On Me,” “Animal,” “Love Bites”, Def Leppard etched their permanent mark on hard rock music.

Masters in the recording studio, Def Leppard also continue to be dedicated road dogs hitting the road yearly delivering powerful performances to SRO crowds around the globe. On the cusp of a new U.S. tour pairing them with Poison and Tesla, we caught up with lead guitarist Phil Collen, who filled us in on their new concert DVD, And There Will Be A Next Time – Live From Detroit, and much more.

Check out the full interview HERE

Click here for your chance to win a free pair of tickets to the tour!

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Classic Rock Awards 2016 – Airing 17 & 19 February (select areas)

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The biggest rock party of the year, featuring performances by Phil Collen, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Johnny Depp, members of TESLA and more is airing this weekend in the below countries and territories.

February 17 – UK & EIRE
SKY ARTS – Details HERE

February 19 – United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean
AXS TV – 8pm EST (7C) – Details  HERE

Japan – Stream now on HULU HERE

Metal icons and classic rock legends took over the world-famous Ryogoku Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on November 11, 2016. Now, the star studded event is coming straight to your living room.

The Classic Rock Awards 2016 is the ultimate celebration of all things rock ‘n’ roll; honoring up and coming acts and the established musical prodigies we know and love. See all the unforgettable moments of the night, including Def Leppard winning Album Of The Year; Phil Collen jamming with numerous guitar legends as well as Jeff Beck being presented with The Icon award by Led Zeppelin guitar god Jimmy Page; Scorpions axe man Rudolf Schenker presenting Richie Sambora with the Classic Songwriter award; and appearances and performances by Johnny Depp, Joe Perry, Cheap Trick, members of TESLA, members of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, and Orianthi, so much more. PLUS, the entire monumental evening is hosted by Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine.

Classic Rock Awards 2016 – AXS Premier February 19

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Don’t miss the television airing of this past years Classic Rock Awards show 2016 which was celebrated this past November in Tokyo Japan. 

Watch Phil & Joe accept their award for Def Leppard winning “Album of the Year”, as well as watch Phil jamming with special guests including Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Johnny Depp, Cheap Trick, Rudolf Schenker of the SCORPIONS, members of TESLA, as well as Robert & Dean from Stone Temple Pilots amongst others.

Learn more and all details click HERE.