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DEF LEPPARD Performs Three-Song Set Of Classics On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (Video)

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DEF LEPPARD played a three-song mini-set on last night’s (Wednesday, May 25) episode of ABC‘s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The trio of “Rock Of Ages” (from DEF LEPPARD‘s “Pyromania” album),“Hysteria” and “Pour Some Sugar On Me” (both from “Hysteria”) can now be seen below.

DEF LEPPARD‘s new album, “Diamond Star Halos”, will arrive on May 27 via UMe. The follow-up to 2015’s self-titled LP is available for pre-order now in multiple configurations, including a deluxe edition, 2-LP vinyl, digital formats and more. Exclusive bundles including newly designed album merch have also launched.

“Why would they wanna listen to it?” he continued. “Well, I believe that this is a career-defining album. For a band that’s been around now for 45 years, to make an album that’s this strong, I believe, at this point of our career is actually quite an achievement.

“I’ve been comparing the situation — not the album, but I’ve been comparing the situation — ‘Diamond Star Halos’ for DEF LEPPARD, I think, is capable of being what ‘Hotel California’ was for THE EAGLES or ‘Rumours’ was for FLEETWOOD MAC. And what I mean by that is what came before was fine; there was nothing wrong with it. In fact, THE EAGLES‘ ‘Greatest Hits’, which was their previous album to ‘Hotel California’ is one of the biggest-selling records of all time; it speaks for itself. And the FLEETWOOD MAC scenario — the Peter Green years, the Jeremy Spencer years — it was all brilliant stuff. But then they put out ‘Rumours’ and THE EAGLES put out ‘Hotel California’, and it was a quantum leap.”

The artwork for “Diamond Star Halos” follows pedigree with DEF LEPPARD‘s instantly recognizable album covers from their celebrated past. With images by world renowned photographer and director Anton Corbijn, styling concepts by Maryam Malakpour and graphics by the U.K.-based Munden Brothers, the design truly follows the band’s influence through their eyes today.

Over the past two years, DEF LEPPARD recorded “Diamond Star Halos” simultaneously in three different countries with Elliott in Ireland, Rick Savage (bass) in England, and Phil Collen (guitar),Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums) in the United States. Without the pressure of timelines or a fixed schedule, they poured all of their energy into crafting 15 meaningful tracks with a mixture of classic spirit meets modern fire. Thematically, they nodded to their earliest collective influences such as David BowieT.REX and MOTT THE HOOPLE, among others. The title itself notably references T.REX‘s “Bang a Gong (Get It On)”. However, they didn’t embark on this journey alone. The multi-Grammy Award-winning and legendary artist Alison Krauss lent her instantly recognizable and angelic voice to “This Guitar” and “Lifeless”, while David Bowie pianist Mike Garson performs on “Goodbye For Good This Time” and “Angels (Can’t Help You Now)”.

Source:  www.blabbermouth.net

Written by: Andy

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