Why Def Leppard Will Never Release Jim Steinman ‘Hysteria’ TapesJoe Elliott recalls eight-week, six-figure studio mess as fourth album took shape.Martin Kielty
How Def Leppard Ran From Cliches on ‘Pyromania’ Cover ArtManagers were tired of seeing "half-naked women riding motorbikes and fire-breathing monsters" on hard-rock album covers. Dave Lifton
All the Call-Outs in Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’ Hit ‘Rocket’All of the songs and artists referenced by Joe Elliott in the final single from the blockbuster album. Michael Christopher
Def Leppard Announce ‘Vault’ Online Museum Opening DateBand’s personal collections and anecdotes begin to arrive on Jan. 13.Martin Kielty
Fan Letters Inspired Def Leppard’s Rick Allen to Keep Drumming"I didn't wanna do this anymore," drummer recalls thinking after 1984 car crash. "And then I started getting these letters from all over the world."Ryan Reed
Def Leppard Considered Replacing Steve Clark With Iron Maiden’s Adrian SmithAfter leaving Maiden, Smith almost joined an even bigger band.Joe DiVita
Why Def Leppard Would Rather Write Like T. Rex Than Bob Dylan"I'd much rather write 'Hubcap diamond star halo' than 'The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind.'"Ryan Reed
Phil Collen Puts 2021 Motley Crue, Def Leppard Tour Odds at 50-50Guitarist seems unsure about the rescheduled Stadium Tour dates. Corey Irwin
Why Def Leppard Did Things ‘Completely Different’ on New Live Set"Vegas was great for that, especially the last couple of nights. We played two-, two-and-a-half-hour sets." Matthew Wilkening
Motley Crue and Def Leppard Dream Set Lists: RoundtableOur writers take a shot at writing up the perfect sets by the two bands.Ultimate Classic Rock Staff