Def Leppard Advances New Diverse Album, Targets Early 2027 Release
Def Leppard is making steady progress on their next studio album, which the band aims to release in early 2027. The group has already issued the single “Rejoice,” launched earlier this year to align with their Las Vegas concert residency. Frontman Joe Elliott explained that the band recorded new material in the casino’s basement during off‑days from the residency, while guitarist Phil Collen said work on the album continued even amid a busy summer of festival performances. The members described the project as their most stylistically diverse effort yet, emphasizing enjoyment over commercial ambition.
In addition to the forthcoming album, Def Leppard and Collen’s side project Manraze have celebrated the release of the comprehensive box set “Lock, Stock & Barrel – The Complete Recordings,” which compiles the band’s output from 2008‑2011, including two albums, B‑sides, live tracks and previously unheard recordings. Collen also noted a recent visit to Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook on Cook’s 70th birthday.
Entities: Def Leppard · Joe Elliott · Las Vegas · Lock, Stock & Barrel – The Complete Recordings · Phil Collen
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The single “Rejoice” was released to coincide with Def Leppard’s Las Vegas concert residency. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Def Leppard released the single “Rejoice” earlier this year. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Def Leppard and Phil Collen’s side project Manraze released a box set titled “Lock, Stock & Barrel – The Complete Recordings.” (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The box set includes two albums, B‑sides, live recordings and previously unheard material recorded between 2008 and 2011. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Frontman Joe Elliott said the band recorded new material in the Las Vegas casino basement on days off. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Def Leppard is working on a new studio album planned for early 2027 release. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Guitarist Phil Collen confirmed that work on the new album continued despite a busy summer of festival dates. (All articles)