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DEF LEPPARD Singer: Why We Are Re-Recording Our Biggest Hits

NPR's (National Public Radio) Guy Raz recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. NPR: Why can't I download your original songs off iTunes? Joe Elliott: When we signed our record contracts, Noah was still sailing the arc off i...
July 16, 2012
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer Joins SLAUGHTER On Stage In Nevada (Video)

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil joined SLAUGHTER on stage in July 6 at the Sunset Station Amphitheater in Henderson, Nevada to perform the CRÜE classic "Home Sweet Home". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. SLAUGHTER bassist Dana Strum and guitarist Jeff "Blando" Bland are bo...
July 15, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD's ELLIOTT, COLLEN Recall Some Of Their Craziest Tour Stories (Video)

DEF LEPPARD vocalist Joe Elliott and guitarist Phil Collen recently spoke to Fuse about some of their craziest tour stories, including an encounter with a Polish witch and performing in a Moroccan cave; their history with the musical "Rock Of Ages", including visiting Tom Cruise on the film set; and...
July 14, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD: New Audio Interview With PHIL COLLEN

Lisa Berigan of 100.3, Washington D.C.'s home for bigger and better classic rock, recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. You can now listen to the chat below. In a recent interview with MusicRadar.com, Collen spoke about recording "Hysteria", the multi-platinum album...
July 13, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD To Celebrate 25th Anniversary Of 'Hysteria' On 'In The Studio'

North American syndicated rock radio show "In The Studio: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands" celebrates the 25th anniversary of DEF LEPPARD's twenty million-seller "Hysteria" album with lead singer Joe Elliott and bassist Rick Savage. Attempting to follow-up the seven-times-platinum "...
July 11, 2012
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VINNY APPICE Explains VIVIAN CAMPBELL's Hostility Toward RONNIE JAMES DIO

Jeff Cramer of the Stone Cold Crazy blog recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, KILL DEVIL HILL). An excerpt from the chat follows below. Stone Cold Crazy: Out of all the people who played with [Ronnie James] Dio, the one who seems...
July 4, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Interviewed On Ohio's 105.7 THE BREW (Audio)

This morning (Monday, July 2),Daveman of the 105.7 The Brew radio station in Columbus, Ohio conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. You can now listen to the chat below. DEF LEPPARD recently joined the long list of rockers who have re-recorded their biggest hits in note-perfe...
July 2, 2012
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LITA FORD Performs Acoustic Set In Colorado (Video)

'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford played acoustic versions of three songs on June 25 in the basement of Guitars Etc. in Longmont, Colorado. She also took part in a signing session before her show later that night at the Pepsi Center in Denver with DEF LEPPARD and POISON. You can now watch video footage...
June 27, 2012
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Lawsuit Filed Over Canceled 'Rock 'N' Roll Allstars' Concert In Venezuela

According to the Courthouse News Service, Dallas attorney-turned-international concert promoter Gabe Reed of Gabe Reed Productions is being sued for $270,000 over a canceled stadium show in Caracas, Venezuela. Evenpro Entertainment Holding claims that in March it agreed to pay Reed $270,000 for a tw...
June 25, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD: Official Lyric Video For 2012 Version Of 'Rock Of Ages'

According to The Pulse Of Radio, DEF LEPPARD recently joined the long list of rockers who have re-recorded their biggest hits in note-perfect renditions. Frontman Joe Elliott shed some light on the new "2012" versions of "Pour Some Sugar On Me" and "Rock Of Ages" now available at various digital ret...
June 24, 2012
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Cancer Fund To Host Second Awards Gala In Hollywood

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund will host its second Awards Gala on Wednesday, October 31 at The Avalon in Hollywood, California to raise funds for its commitment to cancer prevention, research and education. Founded in memory of Ronnie James Dio, the world-renowned voice of DIO,...
June 23, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Talks About 'Divine Mother' Art Piece (Video)

A short video clip of DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen talking about his most popular art piece entitled "Divine Mother", from his Electric Hand: Rhythm + Change collection, can be seen below. A unique piece within Rick Allen's fine art debut, Divine Mother has gathered much attention. It looks remark...
June 22, 2012
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'I'm Very Proud Of The Records I Made With DIO'

DEF LEPPARD/ex-DIO guitarist Vivian Campbell was interviewed earlier in the month on the "Hines' Side Show" on the Springfield, Missouri radio station US 97. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On get...
June 21, 2012
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Ex-METAL HAMMER Editor KIRK BLOWS To Release 'Hammered' Book

As a heavy-rock journalist and editor of Metal Hammer magazine, Kirk Blows gained a backstage pass into a crazy, chaotic and comedic world in which hedonistic habits, excess-fueled egos and behind-the-scenes bust-ups were as common as skin-tight spandex, gratuitous guitar solos and songs about Satan...
June 20, 2012
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THE BURNING CROWS Release 'Never Had It So Good' EP

U.K. rockers THE BURNING CROWS are about to unveil their lavish musical mayhem with their aptly named "Never Had It So Good" EP. After spending innumerable hours on the road and playing countless shows to master their craft, the band recently took some time out to record at the world-famous Rockfiel...
June 19, 2012