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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist's Tortured Past Revealed In New Memoir

World Entertainment News Network reports that late DEF LEPPARD guitarist Steve Clark's alleged manic-depressive episodes led to his drug overdose at the age of 30, according to a new tell-all book written by his former girlfriend. Clark was found dead at his home in 1991, with autopsy reports indica...
October 13, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Cancels India Shows

According to The Times of India, DEF LEPPARD has cancelled its concerts in India scheduled for October 17 and 19. A message on the DEF LEPPARD web site says: "We are sorry to report that due to unforeseen circumstances, the two shows in India (scheduled to take place on October 17 and 19 ...
October 13, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD, TAYLOR SWIFT: Photos From 'Crossroads' Taping Posted Online

Wire Image has posted several photos from the taping of "Crossroads" featuring DEF LEPPARD and TAYLOR SWIFT. The invitation-only event, which was taped in Nashville on October 6, will premiere Friday, November 8 on CMT. "Every time I've seen 'Crossroads' on CMT I've always thought, 'If I ever get to...
October 11, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD's 'Dumbass Geriatric Singer' ELLIOTT Slammed For Putting STANLEY CUP Upside Down

Ken Campbell of The Hockey News has penned a blog for TheHockeyNews.com slamming DEF LEPPARD's "dumbass geriatric singer" Joe Elliott for putting the Stanley Cup down upside down (see video below) during the band's performance Thursday night (October 9) at Detroit's Fox Theatre prior to the NHL's No...
October 10, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Rocks NHL Opening Night In Detroit; Video Available

DEF LEPPARD performed last night (Thursday, October 9) at Detroit's Fox Theatre prior to the NHL's North American opener between the Red Wings and the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs. The concert — which featured the songs "C'Mon, C'Mon", "Let's Get Rocked", "Animal", "Pour Some Sugar On Me", "Foolin'"...
October 10, 2008
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GOD FORBID Guitarist Comments On 'Blogosphere'

GOD FORBID guitarist Dallas Coyle has written the latest entry for his weekly column on MetalSucks, "The Hard R." In this installment, Dallas talks about his experiences as a blogger and public figure and the potential backlash that might cause. An excerpt from the blog follows: "Many people come up...
October 7, 2008
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RED WINGS Players To Meet DEF LEPPARD Members

According to the The Windsor Star, Leamington, Windsor, Canada's Darren McCarty and Kirk Maltby of the Stanley Cup champion Red Wings will meet members of rock band DEF LEPPARD after Thursday's (October 9) practice at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Joe Elliott and Phil Collen of DEF LEPPARD will headli...
October 7, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Talks Celebrity Travel

Sun-Sentinel.com recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Best way to sightsee: "Just get out there with the people. I enjoy going to see the sights that everyone wants to see, but I also just enjoy going to a local mom...
October 6, 2008
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QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS: 'Let The Cosmos Rock' To Hit U.S. Theaters In November

According to a posting on QUEEN guitarist Brian May's web site, a cinema event titled "Let The Cosmos Rock – Queen + Paul Rodgers Live from the Ukraine" will be held in more than 300 theaters across America on November 6 at 7:30 local time. The feature will be presented in Hi-Def and Surround Sound....
October 1, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD, TAYLOR SWIFT 'Crossroads' Tickets To Be Auctioned For Charity

According to CJFW Country 103.1 FM, CMT is auctioning two pairs of tickets to the upcoming taping of "Crossroads" featuring DEF LEPPARD and TAYLOR SWIFT. From now through October 2, bidding is open online at CMTAuctions.com. The invitation-only event is closed to the public. The show will be taped i...
September 29, 2008
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MAN RAZE: UK Version Of 'Surreal' To Include Bonus Disc

MAN RAZE, the new rock outfit featuring Phil Collen of DEF LEPPARD, Simon Laffy from GIRL and Paul Cook of THE SEX PISTOLS, will release its full-length album, "Surreal", in the UK on November 17 through Surrealist Records. Already given a critically acclaimed release in the USA, the UK album will c...
September 26, 2008
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WHITESNAKE Mainman Says Tour With DEF LEPPARD Worked Out 'Even Better Than We Imagined'

Harris Bakopoulos of Greece's Solid Rock recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Solid Rock: The co-headlining tour with DEF LEPPARD has been one of the most incredible and exciting events of the last years and the slo...
September 25, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist PHIL COLLEN: 'Records Are Less Important Now'

Joe Matera of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: The band's most recent studio outing, "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" features a mixture of both old and new sounding DEF LE...
September 21, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Ready To Rock NHL North American Opener In Detroit

According to CBC Sports, British rockers DEF LEPPARD will perform at Detroit's Fox Theatre prior to the NHL's North American opener between the Red Wings and the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, October 9 (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET). CBCSports.ca will provide live streaming of the concer...
September 19, 2008
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METALLICA: Backstage Interview From KERRANG! AWARDS Available

Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA's acceptance speech at the 2008 Kerrang! Awards — which was held in London on August 21 — can be viewed below. The five-minute clip also includes a short backstage interview with the band. Hosted by ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, Kerrang! Awards saw MET...
September 18, 2008