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Even though it's technically 41 years old, as it was released in January 1983, classic hard rockers Def Leppard are releasing a 40th anniversary of their juggernaut, Pyromania.Produced by uber-producer Mutt Lange, who had worked with Def Leppard on their previous album, High n Dry, Pyromania, which was the band's 3rd studio album, found them abandoning their harder rock sounds for ones that were considered more radio friendly, at the time.  This, along with a plethora of videos pr …

    Following up on the success of this past summer's North American Stadium Tour, both Motley Crue and Def Leppard have decided to continue the string of successful shows by confirming a tour of Central and South America, along with Europe, for 2023. Beginning in Mexico City, on February 18, the tour will conclude on July 6 in Glasgow, UK.  Both bands are equally excited about this global trek with Def Leppard's Joe Elliott saying "After finally getting b …

     As you're probably aware, Poison, Motley Crue, Def Leppard and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are all co-headlining this summer's Stadium Tour which finds the classic rockers, along with the heat of the summer, melting faces across North America. So far, the tour seems to be extremely successful, with 5 additional shows recently added.  However, as many tours are prone to have, especially when dealing with musicians who've been touring on and off for 40 yea …

                                  It's hard to believe, but 2022 marks the 45th anniversary since Def Leppard formed.   And to celebrate the band's milestone, the Swedish premium spirits producer, Brands for Fans, has created and launched 2 upscale Def Leppard branded gins, Animal and Rocket. Both named after the hit songs featured on Def Leppard's 4th studio album,  …

         You've probably heard by now it has been confirmed that Motley Crue have officially reformed, literally blew up their Cessation of Touring Agreement, and will be co-headlining a tour with Poison, Def Leppard and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, in 2020.  And as promised, once I received the confirmed dates, I would post them.  I do apologize for being a couple of days behind here.  We've been busy, here at Rocker Ra …

     So do you remember when Motley Crue did this whole press conference thing back in, I believe, around 2013 -2014 swearing that their touring days, as Motley Crue were going to be done, after one last farewell tour, and even signed a contract, during that press conference, to legally swear by it?  Well, that contract is now null and void!  Yes, Motley Crue is possibly re-forming to tour along with Def Leppard and Poison, in 2020.  But how is t …

   Want to see Guns N' Roses, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Def Leppard all in 1 weekend?   Well then, you need to block out the weekend of October 11-13, for the first Exit 111 music festival.   To be held at Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tennessee, this 3 day concert will feature a who's who of classic rock and heavy metal.  In addition to the 3 bands mentioned above, who are headlining Exit 111, there will also be performances by Slay …

Last week, on Friday March 29, 2019, the  Rock & Roll Hall of Fame held their formal induction ceremony, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. While the inductions included bands and artists that are now considered staples of classic rock and whom one would generally expect to be in the Rock Hall, including Stevie Nicks and Def Leppard, and we’re definitely not discounting these artists, there was a strong inclusion, this year, of bands that have pioneered the altern …

It’s that time of year again, folks. The time of year music experts at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominating Committee gather together to create a list of nominees of some of the most deserving performers across the music sphere to be enshrined in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Ballots are now in the process of being sent to over 1,000 music historians, scholars, producers, journalists, and more in order to determine the 2019 class. This voting body will take into consideration a numbe …

Who says that planning a huge summer tour is a ton of work? Journey and Def Leppard apparently think it’s a walk in the park.Neal Schon and Joe Elliott created their whole 2018 summer tour in about five minutes on a whiteboard in this exclusive behind the scenes footage.The 58 city tour will begin on May 21st in Hartford, Connecticut, and end on October 6th at the Forum in Los Angeles. Both bands will split headlining spots, and the itinerary includes 10 huge stadium shows and visits to venues l …