Def Leppard Promises ‘Drastically Different’ Show for Summer TourDef Leppard Promises ‘Drastically Different’ Show for Summer Tour"We've changed it completely," Phil Collen tells UCR before the first show in St. Louis.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
How Def Leppard Came of Age With ‘Pyromania': Exclusive InterviewHow Def Leppard Came of Age With ‘Pyromania': Exclusive InterviewGuitarist Phil Collen tells UCR about the transformation and why the band was more "Duran Duran than Iron Maiden."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Phil Collen Says Def Leppard’s Britishness Helped Break AmericaPhil Collen Says Def Leppard’s Britishness Helped Break AmericaGuitarist compares impact of breakthrough single "Photograph" to Journey, Styx and REO Speedwagon.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Def Leppard Were Inspired by Their ’70s Idols for New LPHow Def Leppard Were Inspired by Their ’70s Idols for New LPGuitarist Phil Collen says 'Diamond Star Halos' includes "a lot of David Bowie, T. Rex, Mott the Hoople and Queen references."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Phil Collen Wanted to Quit Def Leppard After Steve Clark’s DeathPhil Collen Wanted to Quit Def Leppard After Steve Clark’s DeathGuitarist tells UCR he "didn’t really want to carry on" with the band at the time.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The ‘Hysteria’ Song That Made Def Leppard’s Phil Collen CringeThe ‘Hysteria’ Song That Made Def Leppard’s Phil Collen CringeGuitarist "fumbled" solo on 1987 album, but he's over it.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Phil Collen Predicts Vince Neil Will Regain Voice for Stadium TourPhil Collen Predicts Vince Neil Will Regain Voice for Stadium TourDef Leppard guitarist says Motley Crue vocalist has time to get back on track after abandoned solo show.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Watch Steve Vai, Sammy Hagar Jam to Joe Satriani Backing TracksWatch Steve Vai, Sammy Hagar Jam to Joe Satriani Backing TracksSatch announces release of three albums minus lead parts in guitar-shaped memory stick.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Phil Collen Puts 2021 Motley Crue, Def Leppard Tour Odds at 50-50Phil Collen Puts 2021 Motley Crue, Def Leppard Tour Odds at 50-50Guitarist seems unsure about the rescheduled Stadium Tour dates. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Why Def Leppard Did Things ‘Completely Different’ on New Live SetWhy 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 WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How Hit Single ‘Love Bites’ Scared Def LeppardHow Hit Single ‘Love Bites’ Scared Def LeppardPhil Collen recalls concerns that they didn’t know how to play their only No.1 single live.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen Weighs In on Backing Tracks DebateDef Leppard’s Phil Collen Weighs In on Backing Tracks DebateGuitarist says it’s fine to use pre-recorded audio for live shows in certain circumstances.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty