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2 clusters · 4 sources · 24 days · First seen 24 days ago · Last updated about 12 hours ago

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Def Leppard 13th Album Development

Entities: Lock, Stock & Barrel – The Complete Recordings · Phil Collen · Joe Elliott · Def Leppard · Las Vegas

Overview

In early July 2026, Def Leppard announced plans to issue their thirteenth studio album in early 2027. By the end of the month, the band reported steady progress on the record. They released the single “Rejoice,” timed with the start of their Las Vegas concert residency, and noted that new material was recorded in the casino’s basement during off‑days. Frontman Joe Elliott described the upcoming album as the most stylistically diverse in the band’s catalogue, emphasizing enjoyment over commercial goals. Guitarist Phil Collen added that work continued alongside a busy summer festival schedule. The band also highlighted the release of the comprehensive box set “Lock, Stock & Barrel – The Complete Recordings,” covering material from 2008‑2011, and mentioned Collen’s visit to Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook on his 70th birthday.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Def Leppard is working on a new studio album planned for early 2027 release. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Def Leppard released the single “Rejoice” earlier this year. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The single “Rejoice” was released to coincide with Def Leppard’s Las Vegas concert residency. (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] Guitarist Phil Collen confirmed that work on the new album continued despite a busy summer of festival dates. (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)

Timeline

about 12 hours ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Def Leppard Advances New Diverse Album, Targets Early 2027 Release
Def Leppard is developing a diverse new album for early 2027, released the single “Rejoice” during its Las Vegas residency, and issued a box set covering 2008‑2011 recordings.
24 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Def Leppard aims to release 13th studio album in early 2027
Def Leppard plans to drop their 13th studio album in early 2027, after releasing the single “Rejoice” and recording new tracks during a Vegas residency.

Sources

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