Over the past two years, the project was recorded simultaneously in three different countries, with Joe Elliott in Ireland, Rick Savage in England, and Phil Collen, Vivian Campbell and Rick Allen in the United States.
The 15 track album mixes the group’s classic sound while giving a nod to influences such as David Bowie, T. Rex, and Mott The Hoople, among others; the title itself references T. Rex’s “Bang a Gong (Get It On).”
Special guests on the record include Alison Krauss – on “This Guitar” and “Lifeless”, and David Bowie pianist Mike Garson, who performs on “Goodbye For Good This Time” and “Angels (Can’t Help You Now).”
“Diamond Star Halos” marks the group’s first full studio release since their self-titled 2015 album.
Def Leppard will launch a US stadium tour with Motley Crue in Atlanta, GA on June 16.
Def Leppard
“Diamond Star Halos”
Release date: May 27
01. Take What You Want
02. Kick
03. Fire It Up
04. This Guitar (ft. Alison Krauss)
05. Sos Emergency
06. Liquid Dust
07. U Rok Mi
08. Goodbye For Good This Time
09. All We Need
10. Open Your Eyes
11. Gimme A Kiss
12. Angels (Can't Help You Now)
13. Lifeless (ft. Alison Krauss)
14. Unbreakable
15. From Here To Eternity
See also:
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Def Leppard to perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Search Def Leppard at hennemusic
