Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Def Leppard kicked 2026 off with a bang by releasing a new single ...

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Def Leppard have launched 2026 with a burst of renewed energy, unveiling their powerful new single Rejoice. Frontman Joe Elliott revealed that the song grew from a simple lyrical idea into something ...

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Def Leppard's Diamond Star Heroes: Live From Sheffield is a fast hit in the U.K., where it launches at No. 2 on one chart — who beats the band to the top spot? SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Joe Elliott ...

On the heels of their sold-out show last weekend at Lexington Village Theatre in Lexington, Michigan, Adrenalize: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience is bringing that arena-sized energy to Daryl's ...

Def Leppard’s first gigs of 2026 will find the Sheffield band digging “a little deeper in the set,” according to Joe Elliott. But that’s just one of many changes they’re plotting for their third Las ...

What is the better Def Leppard album — Pyromania or Hysteria? We've got a little Def Leppard fever this week on the Loudwire Nights radio show, so we've pitted not only two of Def Leppard's biggest ...

It shouldn’t be hard for anyone to accept the idea that Def Leppard is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Oct. 9 alongside other showbiz legends. After all, the band has sold more than ...

On this day (August 29) in 1987, Def Leppard found their first No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart with Hysteria. The album became an international hit, topping charts in multiple countries around the world.