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Category: DEF LEPPARD

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DEF LEPPARD – Hysteria [Japan SHM-CD new remaster / Limited Release] (2023) HQ *Exclusive*

A few days ago Universal Music Japan started a new reissue campaign of DEF LEPPARD albums pressed on SHM-CD, a Limited Edition release on miniLP faithfully replicating the album first edition LP in miniature and the original Japanese OBI. This reissue differs from the previous (now sold out) SHM-CD reissues, as features a new remastering.
“Hysteria” is a classic, one of the best selling albums in history, and one of the best produced. This album sounds terrific. Every track sparkles and burns. There is no filler. Mutt Lange gets full credit as a co-composer. He is, in fact, the sixth Leppard — the one who takes their riffs and choruses and assembles them into spectacular tracks.
There’s the relentless big drums; the dazzling guitar montages; the impeccable sense of structure and separation; the preternatural clarity. None of which is to suggest that Lange could have made this album on his own. Def Leppard is a sharp, hot and dedicated stage band that really delivers live. Steve Clark and Phil Collen worked like a two-man guitar firestorm – note the pulsing slabs of sound they pump into “Rocket” and the keening leads on “Don’t Shoot Shotgun” and “Love and Affection”. Rick Allen (despite his accident) and bassist Rick Savage remain a formidable rhythm section, and singer Joe Elliott, this time out, has convincingly deepened his range…

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DEF LEPPARD – Diamond Star Halos [Japan SHM-CD Deluxe Edition +2] (2022)

”Diamond Star Halos” is the brand new album from DEF LEPPARD, their first since their chart topping self-titled Def Leppard record in 2015. Written by the band over the past two years it features 15 tracks including the anthemic, stadium-ready singles “Kick” and “Fire It Up”, with guest vocals from Alison Krauss on “This Guitar” and “Lifeless”. The album title references T. Rex’s “Bang a Gong (Get It On)” with nods to T.Rex, David Bowie and Mott The Hoople across the album, which mixes the sound of their classic spirit with modern fire.
This limited Deluxe Edition features two bonus tracks “Goodbye For Good This Time – Avant-garde Mix” and “Lifeless – Joe Only version” presented in a different, full colour cover on a digipak sleeve (the regular version cover art is black/white).
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DEF LEPPARD – The CD Box Set Volume Three [Japan edition 6 SHM-CD remastered] (2021) *0dayrox Exclusive*

DEF LEPPARD continue with their Box Set releases, now it’s time for the third of four planned volumes; “Box Set Volume Three” containing all the recordings from the band in the 2000s, specifically the albums X (2002), Yeah! (2006) and Songs From The Sparkle Lounge (2008), plus three bonus CD’s; a B-sides disc, Yeah! 2 (more covers), and Yeah! Live (various live tracks).
This is the Japanese edition pressed on high quality SHM-CD. The albums have been remastered by Ronan McHugh & Joe Elliott at Joe’s Garage, while the bonus discs were remastered by Andy Pearce (Rock Candy) & Matt Wortham.
To a Def Leppard fan these releases are the ultimate collection, never mind your greatest hits collections encapsulating 14 tracks, here you are completely enveloped in the world of Def Lepp with a stunning array of material that lays the band out before you, 38 perfectly produced tracks take you on the sonic rollercoaster that is Def Leppard…
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DEF LEPPARD – X, Yeah! & Songs From The Sparkle Lounge; Rarities From The Vault (2021)

39 tracks from DEF LEPPARD‘s X, YEAH! and Songs From The Sparkle Lounge album eras will be released tomorrow. Titled  ‘X, YEAH!, Songs From The Sparkle Lounge: Rarities From The Vault‘, it features all bonus tracks included over the 3 CD’s / 5 vinyl discs.
Additionally, the three main studio albums will also be issued on vinyl LP for the first time. The albums will be part as well of the new ‘Volume Three box set’ which will be released soon…

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DEF LEPPARD – Leppard On The Loose [curated by Vivian Campbell] (2021)

Inviting further immersion into their dynamic catalog, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees DEF LEPPARD have introduced a weekly series of thematic artist compilations across all platforms.
Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Rick Savage, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell personally curated these ten playlists by theme. Each weekly playlist showcases yet another side of the group through their music.
With “Leppard On The Loose [curated by Vivian Campbell]” ends these series, for sure collectibles for all Def Leppard fans…

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DEF LEPPARD – All Timers [curated by Rick Savage] (2021)

Inviting further immersion into their dynamic catalog, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees DEF LEPPARD have introduced a weekly series of thematic artist compilations, launching across platforms today and continuing every Friday through April 9.
Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Rick Savage, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell personally curated these ten playlists by theme. Each weekly playlist showcases yet another side of the group through their music.
“All Timers” has been curated by guitarist bass player Rick Savage, selecting the songs he thinks better represent Def Leppard’s history, and according to his own words; “these touch my heart everytime I play ’em”…

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DEF LEPPARD – The Viv Years [curated by Phil Collen] (2021)

Inviting further immersion into their dynamic catalog, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees DEF LEPPARD have introduced a weekly series of thematic artist compilations, launching across platforms today and continuing every Friday through April 9.
Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Rick Savage, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell personally curated these ten playlists by theme. Each weekly playlist showcases yet another side of the group through their music.
Appeared today, “The Viv Years” was curated by guitarist Phil Collen, selecting songs from the new creative era of Def Leppard with the addition of ex- DIO Vivian Campbell as permanent band member…

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DEF LEPPARD – The Two Arm Years [curated by Rick Allen] (2021)

Inviting further immersion into their dynamic catalog, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees DEF LEPPARD have introduced a weekly series of thematic artist compilations, launching across platforms today and continuing every Friday through April 9.
Band members Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Rick Savage, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell personally curated these ten playlists by theme. Each weekly playlist showcases yet another side of the group through their music.
Today we have ”The Two Arm Years [curated by Rick Allen]”, showcasing Allen’s sense of humor despite the adversity of losing one of his arms. He has selected rocking songs from the very first era of the band, a pretty killer track list.
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DEF LEPPARD – Let There Be Drums [curated by Joe Elliott] (2021) *EXCLUSIVE*

Inviting further immersion into their dynamic catalog, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees DEF LEPPARD have introduced a weekly series of thematic artist compilations, launching across platforms today and continuing every Friday through April 9.
Band members Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Rick Savage, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell personally curated these ten playlists by theme. Each weekly playlist showcases yet another side of the group through their music.
Today Joe Elliott has curated “Let There Be Drums“, selecting Def Lepp songs driven by huge, bombastic drumming. According to his tastes, a punchy rock song had to be heavy on percussion.

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DEF LEPPARD – Old School Leppard [curated by Vivian Campbell] (2021) *EXCLUSIVE*

Inviting further immersion into their dynamic catalog, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees DEF LEPPARD have introduced a weekly series of thematic artist compilations, launching across platforms today and continuing every Friday through April 9.
Bandmembers Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Rick Savage, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell personally curated these ten playlists by theme. Each weekly playlist showcases yet another side of the group through their music.
This Friday is the turn of guitarist Vivian Campbell, who has curated the “Old School Leppard“, selecting songs from the very first era of the band, tunes Vivian enjoyed back in time as fan.

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CMT Crossroads – Taylor Swift & Def Leppard [0dayrox rip]

Except their fanbase, few know that DEF LEPPARD did some years ago a performance for the country music channel CMT, in a duet with… country music star Taylor Swift and her band.
Taylor Swift and Def Leppard got together to perform each other’s songs during a taping for the CMT Crossroads concert series. Swift’s band and the British arena rock group simultaneously backed her and Def Leppard lead vocalist Joe Elliott throughout most of the taping. Song selections included Swift’s “Picture to Burn” and Def Leppard’s “Photograph,” “When Love and Hate Collide,” and “Hysteria”.
This material was requested by one of you, but the show only was released on DVD so the 0dayrox team ripped & edited the audio for all of you.
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DEF LEPPARD / RARE ALBUMS

DEF LEPPARD – Re-Recordings 2012-2013 + rare B-Sides [0dayrox compilation / 7″ rips]

Some of you asked for DEF LEPPARD re-recordings of their biggest hits ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’, ‘Rock Of Ages’ and ‘Hysteria’, done before the band arranged the digital availability of their discography – now all these re-recordings have been retired and have become a collectors piece.
Well, here they are, plus the exclusive iTunes ‘Acoustic Medley 2012’ and the band’s very hard to find B-sides never appeared into any reissue / compilation, ripped from vinyl 7″ but the 0dayrox team.
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DEF LEPPARD – Def Leppard [UK Limited Edition Fanpack +2] + Japan Ed. exclusive Bonus

If you were thinking why the last DEF LEPPARD studio album has been dubbed “Def Leppard” – a self titled at this stage of their career – it’s simply because the record contents can only be described as sounding like… well, Def Leppard. What we have here is an album that is classic Def Leppard without actually honing in on any one album or era. There’s parts of Hysteria, Adrenalize, Euphoria, Slang, X and even Sparkle on here.
In other words, its pure “Def Leppard”.
This exclusive to UK “Def Leppard Limited Edition Fanpack” released in conjunction with Classic Rock Magazine / TeamRock includes the album plus exclusive bonus tracks, and we have the Japanese Edition bonus track too…

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DEF LEPPARD – Deep Cuts [curated by Rick Savage] (2021)

Inviting further immersion into their dynamic catalog, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees DEF LEPPARD have introduced a weekly series of thematic artist compilations, launching across platforms today and continuing every Friday through April 9.
Bandmembers Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Rick Savage, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell personally curated these ten playlists by theme. Each weekly playlist showcases yet another side of the group through their music.
Appeared today, “Deep Cuts” was curated by bass player Rick Savage, who indeed has selected some of his favorite inside album cuts, with an eclectic criteria from Def Lepp first LP’s to late Nineties / early 2000’s.

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DEF LEPPARD – Epic Leppard [curated by Phil Collen] (2021) *EXCLUSIVE*

Inviting further immersion into their dynamic catalog, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees DEF LEPPARD have introduced a weekly series of thematic artist compilations, launching across platforms today and continuing every Friday through April 9.
Bandmembers Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Rick Savage, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell personally curated these ten playlists by theme. Each weekly playlist showcases yet another side of the group through their music.
This Friday we have the selection curated by Phil Collen, titled “Epic Leppard“, featuring the band at its most bombast.