Back catalogue: Rock

Review: Sheffield rock royalty Def Leppard build momentous hype for their upcoming tour alongside Journey with the release of their brand new single 'Just Like 73'. Written in collaboration with Rage Against The Machine axeman Tom Morello, the banger comes complete with an absurd music video of computer generated de-aged models of the band and a parachuting Morello making their way to Earl's Court to perform for a massive crowd of adoring fans. Elaborating on the experience, the guitar guru stated - "I had a blast rocking a solo on 'Just Like 73.' I played 'Rock of Ages' in my college cover band almost 40 years ago and here Def Leppard are still killing it in stadiums with a brand-new tune that's one of their best." Pressed on limited 7" wax with an alternative version on the flip, the Leppard evidently still have plenty of sugar in the petrol tank.

Review: Times have changed dramatically since Hysteria exploded into the global album charts, hitting number one in both the US and UK. A follow up to Def Leppard's 1983 breakthrough LP, Pyromania, the record landed around 12 months later and catapulted the Sheffield band - now almost a decade young - into the Premier League of hard rock-cum-perfume-heavy metal groups via tracks like 'Pour Some Sugar On Me', 'Animal', and 'Armageddon It'. All three feature on this live album, which includes a slew of massive hits from Def Leppard's storied, decade spanning back catalogue to date, going someway to doing the outfit justice in terms of their spellbinding on stage performances. Tight enough to make you feel taught, immediately infectious and instrumentally far ahead of so many peers, 40 years after the biggest success of their legacy the sound may no longer be cutting edge, but its impact remains every bit as powerful.

Review: Def Leppard's One Night Only: Live at The Leadmill Sheffield captures the energy and intimacy of a rare club performance by the stadium fillers in their hometown. Recorded on May 19, 2023, the show took place in front of just under 900 fans, marking the smallest venue the band had played in the UK or Europe in over 35 years. Returning to their roots, the band performed a set packed with hits and deep cuts spanning their entire career, delivering an unforgettable experience. The setlist included iconic tracks like 'Bringin' On The Heartbreak', 'Hysteria' and 'Pour Some Sugar On Me', which had the crowd singing every word. The atmosphere of the venue, along with the band's tight performance, brought an incredible intensity that's rarely found in larger arenas. This 13-track DVD and CD package features the performance in all its raw brilliance, a celebration of their legacy. For those who couldn't attend, this release is a rare glimpse of Def Leppard in such an intimate setting. It highlights how, even after decades of success, the band continues to excel when stripped down to their essence.

Review: This special two-part live album from rock legends Def Leopard was recorded on October 1st as part of their Euphoria tour. It saw them play across the States then head to Japan for a series of dates. Tokyo's prestigious Kokusai Forum was the venue for the show, which was recorded for live FM Broadcast across Japan, and it features plenty of the tunes from their seventh album, Euphoria, released on 8 June 1999. It saw them go back to their roots and serve up the sound that first made them famous.