Metalsucks — On several occasions I’ve heard someone refer to Def Leppard as part of the British New Wave of Heavy Metal, and that band’s inclusion into the genre never made sense to me; it’s not that I don’t enjoy vintage Def Lep (for better or worse, I ... more info

Rolling Stone — After almost 30 years of major label success, Def Leppard are considering going the indie route. “For the last five or six years we haven’t had the greatest of support from our record label,” singer Joe Elliott told The Age. “We signed our co... more info

Pitchfork — Cheap Trick are releasing a four-disc 30th anniversary edition of their breakthrough live album At Budokan that they are calling Budokan!: 30th Anniversary Edition. In total, the new release features 56 separate tracks but only 20 different songs. So... more info

Crazed Hits — Trudy Green, manager of Aerosmith and Def Leppard. more info

People.com — The country star sings lead on the band's classic song "Photograph" more info

Starpulse — Late Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark's alleged manic-depressive episodes led to the rocker's drug overdose at the age of 30, according to a new tell-all book written by his former girlfriend.[...] Read more! more info

Late Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark's alleged manic-depressive episodes led to the rocker's drug overdose at the age of 30, according to a new tell-all book written by his former girlfriend.[...] Read more! more info

Idolator — It's a sad sign of the once-proud NHL's booking power when the only band they can get for their opening-night festivities these days is Def Leppard, the still-kicking British outfit that's much better known for being riotous fans of footy. More evide... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Talk Sports The band kicked off the season-opening party for the NHL last night, but the guys from Def Leppard clearly don't know much about the Stanley Cup -- like how it should look right-side-up.... Permalink more info

Detroit Free Press — The piano-pop craftsman makes a fine return to form with "Way to Normal," his third full-length album since breaking up Ben Folds Five at the turn of the decade. Expect a typically loose and lively set from the 42-year-old veteran. Australian singer-... more info