🎵 2022-03-17 15:29:53 – Paris/France.
DEF LEPPARD will release their new album, "Diamond Star Halos"May 27 via UMe. The sequel to 2015's self-titled LP is available for pre-order now in multiple configurations, including a deluxe edition, 2-LP vinyl, digital formats and more. Exclusive bundles featuring newly designed album merchandise were also released.
To announce the arrival of "Diamond Star Halos"the British quintet — Joe elliot (singing), Rick Wild (low), Rick Allen (drums), phil collen (guitar) and Viviane Campbell (guitar) — just shared a powerful and heartbreaking new rock single titled " Kick ". The song plunges into an anthemic stadium-ready frenzy, kicking off with driving guitars and explosive drums woven into its musical fabric. Meanwhile, the chorus has all the makings of another iconic LEPPARD struck with his voice and his dizzying melodies with which the group has become synonymous. The work for "Diamond Star Halos" is art in itself. The design follows the pedigree with their instantly recognizable album covers from their famous past. With images from world famous photographer and director Anton Corbynstyling concepts by Maryam Malakpour and graphics by the British company Munden Brothersthe design really follows the band's influence through their eyes today.
Over the past two years, DEF LEPPARD recorded "Diamond Star Halos" simultaneously in three different countries with Jo in Ireland, Economic in England, and Phil, Viviane et Grinding wheel in the USA. Without the pressure of deadlines or a fixed schedule, they poured all their energy into creating 15 meaningful tracks with a blend of classic spirit and modern fire. Thematically, they nodded to their early collective influences such as David Bowie, T.REX et MOTT LE HOOPLE, among others. The title itself refers to T.REXit is "Bang a Gong (Go Ahead)". However, they did not embark on this journey alone. The multi-Grammy Award-winning and legendary artist Alison krauss lent his instantly recognizable and angelic voice to "This Guitar" et " Without life "while David Bowie pianist mike garson performs on "Goodbye For Good This Time" et "Angels (Can't Help You Now)".
" Kick " can be streamed below, with "Diamond Star Halos" now available for pre-order on the DEF LEPPARD website in a variety of formats, including a deluxe edition, two-disc vinyl, digital and more.
"Diamond Star Halos" track list:
01. take what you want
02. Kick
03. Set it on fire
04. This guitar (feat. Alison Krauss)
05. Sos Emergency
06. liquid dust
07. U Rok Mi
08. goodbye for good this time
09. All we need
ten. Open your eyes
11. give me a kiss
12. Angels (can't help you now)
13. Without life (with Alison Krauss)
14. Unbreakable
15. From here to eternity
DEF LEPPARDit is "Stadium Tour" with MOTLEY CRUE, POISON et JOAN JETT AND THE BLACK HEARTS was originally scheduled to take place in the summer of 2020 but ended up being pushed back to 2021, then 2022, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Photo credit: Anton Corbyn
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