Diamond Star Halos

Ready to ignite 2022, Def Leppard return with their 12th full length album, "Diamond Star Halos", through Universal Music, on May 27th, 2022. It marks the band’s 1st new work since 2015’s self titled, "Def Leppard". It will be available in multiple configurations, including a deluxe edition, a 2 LP set and digital formats.

To herald the arrival of "Diamond Star Halos", the UK quintet, Joe Elliott, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell, have just shared a powerful and rip-roaring new rock single entitled “Kick”. The song thrusts into an anthemic stadium ready frenzy kickstarted with driving guitars and bombastic drums woven into its musical fabric. Meanwhile, the chorus has all the makings of another iconic Leppard hit with its skyscraping vocals and melodies the band has become synonymous for.

The artwork for "Diamond Star Halos" is art in itself. The design follows pedigree with their 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 UK based Munden Brothers, the design truly follows the band’s influence through their eyes today.

Stay tuned for the premiere of the music video very soon. Following the album’s release, Def Leppard will co-headline the massive 36 city tour with Mötley Crüe joined by special guests Poison and Joan Jett.

Over the past 2 years, Def Leppard recorded "Diamond Star Halos" simultaneously in 3 different countries with Joe in Ireland, Sav in England, and Phil, Vivian, and Rick in the US. 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 Bowie, T Rex, and Mott The Hoople, among others. The title itself notably references T. Rex’s “Get It On”. However, they didn’t embark on this journey alone. 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)”.