New Def Leppard and More
Big news this week as yesterday my favorite band, Def Leppard, announced their first new album since 2015. It will be released May 27th and is called Diamond Star Halos.
From the press release:
Diamond Star Halos is the brand-new album from Def Leppard, their first since their chart topping self-titled Def Leppard record in 2015 - and Vault members are getting exclusive first access to preorder a special 2LP Vinyl that includes a signed lithograph!
Written by the band over the past two years, it features 15 tracks including the anthemic, stadium-ready singles "Kick" and "Fire It Up," with guest vocals from Alison Krauss on "This Guitar" and "Lifeless." The album references T. Rex's "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" with nods to T. Rex, David Bowie and Mott The Hoople across the album, which mixes the sound of their classic spirit with modern fire.
Apparently the album title references lyrics in T. Rex’s “Bang a Gong”.
Well, you're built like a car
You've got a hubcap diamond star halo
You're built like a car, oh yeah
Well, you're an untamed youth
That's the truth with your cloak full of eagles
You're dirty, sweet and you're my girl
They also released the first song, Kick:
Other Music
Other notable music this week:
Rising Tide by Ronnie Atkins is out now.
Dynazty released another single, Yours, from their upcoming album Final Advent, due out August 26, 2022: