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Def Leppard reveal summer 2026 arena tour: “We’ll be bringing a brand new show”

Def Leppard have announced an 11-date UK and European arena tour for next year, including The O2 in London and the Utilita Arena in their Sheffield hometown.

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Bon Jovi to release new collab album featuring Springsteen, Avril Lavigne, Joe Elliott and more

Bon Jovi will unveil the aptly-titled Forever (Legendary Edition) in October, with their Bruce Springsteen collab Hollow Man arriving this week.

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Wacken festival has announced the first wave of bands for 2026

Lamb Of God, Def Leppard, In Flames and loads more will be appearing at the German metal bonanza's 35th birthday next summer

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“You will never leave us – your music is eternal”: Metallica, Judas Priest, YUNGBLUD, Elton John and more pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Tributes pour in across social media for Ozzy Osbourne – from Def Leppard to Metallica to Elton John and beyond.

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Sleep Token on course for first-ever UK Top 10 album

Sleep Token’s Take Me Back To Eden has landed at Number Three in the UK midweek album charts…

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Kerrang! to release new book Living Loud: Four Decades On The Frontline Of Rock, Metal, Punk, And Alternative Music

Through exclusive interviews and stories you wouldn’t believe, we bring you over 40 years of rock history from those who lived it…

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Listen to Ghost’s new version of Spillways featuring Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott

Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott provides guest vocals on Spillways, his favourite track from Ghost’s brilliant 2022 album Impera.

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Book review: Denim And Leather: The Rise And Fall Of The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal

Michael Hann presents the definitive account of English music’s most metal movement…

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Beastie Boys, KISS, The Cure and more donate vinyl test pressings for BRIT Trust auction

In the run-up to the BRITs, artists have put many rare records up for The White Label Auction on May 5.

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The 13 greatest uses of cowbell in rock and metal

Sure, it’s the kooky outsider of rock percussion, but what exactly are the greatest cowbell appearances in heavy music?

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The most expensive rock and metal albums of all time

From Korn to Metallica to Guns N’ Roses, these bands racked up quite the studio bills…

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2009 Voted As The Greatest Download Festival

The results are in! You have voted 2009 as the best Download Festival ever

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Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, and Scorpions Jigsaw Puzzles Are On Their Way

Stuck inside? These Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, and Scorpions jigsaw puzzles will keep your idle hands occupied.

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Mötley Crüe's Stadium Tour Has Already Grossed $130 Million

Before it's even started, Mötley Crüe's reunion tour with Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett has proved profitable.

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Mötley Crüe Add Seven New Dates To 2020 Stadium Tour

Motley Crüe's stadium tour with Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett is even bigger than before.

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Mötley Crüe Announce Stadium Tour With Def Leppard, Poison And Joan Jett

Check out the dates for Mötley Crüe's reunion tour.

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Scientist Names Newly-Discovered Spiders After Famous Heavy Metal Musicians

Ah, the elusive Extraordinarius bruceickinsoni!

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Def Leppard reveal summer 2026 arena tour: “We’ll be bringing a brand new show”

Bon Jovi to release new collab album featuring Springsteen, Avril Lavigne, Joe Elliott and more

Wacken festival has announced the first wave of bands for 2026

“You will never leave us – your music is eternal”: Metallica, Judas Priest, YUNGBLUD, Elton John and more pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Sleep Token on course for first-ever UK Top 10 album

Kerrang! to release new book Living Loud: Four Decades On The Frontline Of Rock, Metal, Punk, And Alternative Music

Listen to Ghost’s new version of Spillways featuring Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott

Book review: Denim And Leather: The Rise And Fall Of The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal

Beastie Boys, KISS, The Cure and more donate vinyl test pressings for BRIT Trust auction

The 13 greatest uses of cowbell in rock and metal

The most expensive rock and metal albums of all time

2009 Voted As The Greatest Download Festival

Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, and Scorpions Jigsaw Puzzles Are On Their Way

Mötley Crüe's Stadium Tour Has Already Grossed $130 Million

Mötley Crüe Add Seven New Dates To 2020 Stadium Tour

Mötley Crüe Announce Stadium Tour With Def Leppard, Poison And Joan Jett

Scientist Names Newly-Discovered Spiders After Famous Heavy Metal Musicians

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