ContactMusic — Def Leppard "don't see the point" in releasing full length albums. The 'Pour Some Sugar on Me' rockers are set to work on new material for release next year, but aren't likely to write a full length album, as they don't feel people aren't interested.... more info

NME - Festivals — Download Festival 2011 is nearly upon us, which means the summer of metal is about to kick off in full effect. Three days of hard rocking, rowdy rolling and more riffs that your brain can possibly handle. Sure, we're all excited for the main stage ... more info

NME - Festivals — Are you ready to RAAAAWK? It's time to paint your nails black, perfect your head banging skills and polish up your air guitar - as Download Festival is hitting Donington. Having celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, one of the biggest weekends o... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's biggest festivalsBestivalWhen: 8-11 SeptemberWhere: Robin Hill country park, Downend, Isle of WightWhat: The definitive closer of the festival season, with a "rock stars and divas" fancy dress theme this year. Ec... more info

NME — 'Dreamin’ With Def Leppard' to feature 12 softened versions of the band's hits more info

Gigwise — Band cater music for younger audience... more info

ContactMusic — Def Leppard stars Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell are turning the volume down on the group's hits for a new compilation of lullabies. Dreamin' with Def Leppard is the latest installment in the popular Rock The Cradle album series, and when the... more info

Altsounds — Thin Lizzy can officially announce Richard Fortus from Guns 'n Roses will replace Vivian Campbell on guitar for all Thin Lizzy live shows whilst Vivian is back touring and recording with Def Leppard. Vivian's last show will be at Slane Castle in ... more info

Altsounds — The Isle of Wight Festival and Bestival will become the first festivals in the world to be broadcast live in 3D this summer, as Sky reveals its plans to become the single biggest broadcast partner of music festivals. In addition to Isle of Wight ... more info

Metalsucks — As is the case with a lot of their peers, I am always, always, always going to check out the new Def Leppard song/album/whatever, even if my expectations aren’t very high. But the truth is, even though I have really enjoyed a new Def Lep offering s... more info