def leppard

Joe Elliott recalls eight-week, six-figure studio mess as fourth album took shape.

Managers were tired of seeing "half-naked women riding motorbikes and fire-breathing monsters" on hard-rock album covers.

All of the songs and artists referenced by Joe Elliott in the final single from the blockbuster album.

Band’s personal collections and anecdotes begin to arrive on Jan. 13.

"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."

After leaving Maiden, Smith almost joined an even bigger band.

"I'd much rather write 'Hubcap diamond star halo' than 'The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind.'"

Guitarist seems unsure about the rescheduled Stadium Tour dates.

"Vegas was great for that, especially the last couple of nights. We played two-, two-and-a-half-hour sets."

Our writers take a shot at writing up the perfect sets by the two bands.