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DEF LEPPARD Announce New Studio Album DIAMOND STAR HALOS To Be Released In May

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Def Leppard have just announced their new studio album titled Diamond Star Halos which will be released in May.

'Diamond Star Halos', which borrows it's title from the T. Rex song 'Get It On', will be the band's 12th studio album.

It will be released on Friday 27th May 2022.

The first release of a new album with all new music since October 2015's self-titled released 'Def Leppard'.

The cover artwork is shown below along with a new band photo taken by Dutch photographer Anton Corbijn famous for his work with Depeche Mode and U2.

He is also responsible for the album's artwork.

The cover artwork features the classic gun sight over and eye reminiscent of the one used on the 'Historia' video cover in 1988 along with the classic band logo at the top.

As mentioned and hinted at by Joe in July 2021 the band had indeed had some very productive writing and recording sessions in 2020/2021 and will releasing this new album ahead of any fourth Collection box set.

This will be the band's longest album yet in terms of songs with a bumper 15 included in all.

iTunes has revealed the song lengths.

It was recorded in Ireland, England and the USA during the various lockdown sessions.

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First Single/Second Single

The first single has been released today and is entitled 'Kick'.

The word Kick was previously used in 'Stand Up (Kick Love Into Motion) of course. A song during the 'Euphoria' album writing sessions also had a working titled of 'Kickin' It'.

Listen to the song now and buy it from all retailers.

The press quotes reveal that 'Fire It Up' will also be released as a single.

Deluxe Edition/Bonus Track

The album comes in both regular 15 track CD format and a Deluxe Edition with 17 songs.

These are 'Goodbye For Good This Time - Avant-Garde Mix'.

And 'Lifeless - Joe Only version' which the cover artwork reveals was written by Phil and Joe.

Guest Singer

The album will feature two songs with guest singer and long time Lep fan Alison Krauss.

Alison once interviewed Joe for UK magazine Q in the mid to late 90s and has attended many shows before in the USA.

She has recently released a second album with former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant.

Her vocals are featured on the songs 'This Guitar' and 'Lifeless'.

'Lifeless' is also another title dating from the 'Euphoria' period when an unused track had the same title and is believed to have been a cover of a Clock song (Vivian's old side band - the original of that song is on Spotify).

Guest Pianist

Long time David Bowie pianist Mike Garson will also feature on two songs in 'Goodbye For Good This Time' and 'Angels (Can’t Help You Now)'.

Mike introduced the band and played with Joe in January for the A Bowie Celebration virtual online concert and also the previous related show since 2017 with Joe.

Listen to the new song below.


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Visit the Album News section for more news on new music (based on band member quotes).


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Buy 'Diamond Star Halos' Online


Diamond Star Halos - Tracklisting

01 - Take What You Want - 4:14
02 - Kick - 3:42 - (Collen) - Amazon - (MP3)
03 - Fire It Up - 3:19
04 - This Guitar [feat. Alison Krauss] - 3:50
05 - SOS Emergency - 3:25
06 - Liquid Dust - 4:01
07 - U Rok Mi - 3:33
08 - Goodbye For Good This Time - 4:27
09 - All We Need - 4:46
10 - Open Your Eyes - 4:19
11 - Gimme A Kiss - 3:12
12 - Angels (Can’t Help You Now) - 4:57
13 - Lifeless [feat. Alison Krauss] - 4:19 - (Collen/Elliott)
14 - Unbreakable - 3:46
15 - From Here To Eternity - 5:37


  • Producer - Def Leppard
  • Producer - Ronan McHugh
  • Total Time - 61mins
  • Release Date - 27th May 2022

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Diamond Star Halos - Press Quotes

Diamond Star Halos is the brand new album from Def Leppard, their first since their chart topping self-titled Def Leppard record in 2015.

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 title 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.

The artwork for Diamond Star Halos is the idea of ​​world-renowned photographer and director Anton Corbijn, with stylist Maryam Malakapoer and graphic artist Munden  Brothers based in the United Kingdom.


Diamond Star Halos - Press Release

ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME® INDUCTED ICONS & ROCK LEGENDS DEF LEPPARD ARE BACK WITH NEW ALBUM DIAMOND STAR HALOS MAY 27

Ready to ignite 2022, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®-inducted icons and rock music legends Def Leppard return with their twelfth full-length album, Diamond Star Halos [Universal Music], on 27th May 2022.

It marks the band’s first new work since 2015’s chart-topping self-titled, Def Leppard. It is available for pre-order now in multiple configurations, including a Deluxe Edition, 2-LP Vinyl, Digital formats and more. Exclusive bundles including newly designed album merch have also launched.

To herald the arrival of Diamond Star Halos, the UK quintet—Joe Elliott [vocals], Rick Savage [bass], Rick Allen [drums], Phil Collen [guitar], and Vivian Campbell [guitar]— have just shared a powerful and rip-roaring new rock single entitled “Kick.” The song thrusts into an anthemic stadium-ready frenzy kickstarted with driving guitars and bombastic drums woven into its musical fabric.

Meanwhile, the chorus has all the makings of another iconic Leppard hit with its skyscraping vocals and melodies the band has become synonymous for. The artwork for Diamond Star Halos is art in itself.

The design follows pedigree with their instantly recognizable album covers from their celebrated past. With images by world renowned photographer and director Anton Corbijn, styling concepts by Maryam Malakpour and graphics by the UK based Munden Brothers, the design truly follows the band’s influence through their eyes today.

Stay tuned for the premiere of the music video very soon. Following the album’s release, Def Leppard will co-headline the massive 36 city The Stadium Tour with Mötley Crüe joined by special guests Poison and Joan Jett.

Over the past two years, Def Leppard recorded Diamond Star Halos simultaneously in three different countries with Joe in Ireland, Sav in England, and Phil, Vivian, and Rick in the United States.

Without the pressure of timelines or a fixed schedule, they poured all of their energy into crafting 15 meaningful tracks with a mixture of classic spirit meets modern fire.

Thematically, they nodded to their earliest collective influences such as David Bowie, T. Rex, and Mott The Hoople, among others. The title itself notably references T. Rex’s “Bang a Gong (Get It On).” However, they didn’t embark on this journey alone. The multi-Grammy award winning and legendary artist Alison Krauss lent her instantly recognizable and angelic voice to “This Guitar” and “Lifeless,” while David Bowie pianist Mike Garson performs on “Goodbye For Good This Time” and “Angels (Can’t Help You Now).”

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Diamond Star Halos (Deluxe) - Tracklisting

01 - Take What You Want - 4:14
02 - Kick - 3:42 - (Collen) - Amazon - (MP3)
03 - Fire It Up - 3:19
04 - This Guitar [feat. Alison Krauss] - 3:50
05 - SOS Emergency - 3:25
06 - Liquid Dust - 4:01
07 - U Rok Mi - 3:33
08 - Goodbye For Good This Time - 4:27
09 - All We Need - 4:46
10 - Open Your Eyes - 4:19
11 - Gimme A Kiss - 3:12
12 - Angels (Can’t Help You Now) - 4:57
13 - Lifeless [feat. Alison Krauss] - 4:19 - (Collen/Elliott)
14 - Unbreakable - 3:46
15 - From Here To Eternity - 5:37

16 - Goodbye For Good This Time (Avant-Garde Mix)

17 - Lifeless (Joe Only version)


  • Producer - Def Leppard
  • Producer - Ronan McHugh
  • Release Date - 27th May 2022

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Diamond Star Halos (Vinyi) - Tracklisting

Side A

01 - Take What You Want - 4:14
02 - Kick - 3:42 - (Collen) - Amazon - (MP3)
03 - Fire It Up - 3:19
04 - This Guitar [feat. Alison Krauss] - 3:50

Side B

05 - SOS Emergency - 3:25
06 - Liquid Dust - 4:01
07 - U Rok Mi - 3:33
08 - Goodbye For Good This Time - 4:27

Side C

09 - All We Need - 4:46
10 - Open Your Eyes - 4:19
11 - Gimme A Kiss - 3:12
12 - Angels (Can’t Help You Now) - 4:57

Side D

13 - Lifeless [feat. Alison Krauss] - 4:19 - (Collen/Elliott)
14 - Unbreakable - 3:46
15 - From Here To Eternity - 5:37


  • Producer - Def Leppard
  • Producer - Ronan McHugh
  • Release Date - 27th May 2022

Diamond Star Halos - 1CD Regular Edition

The 1CD features a black & white cover with colour logo, packaged in a jewel case.

Diamond Star Halos - 1CD Deluxe Edition

The limited edition 1CD Deluxe features two bonus tracks “Goodbye For Good This Time – Avant-garde Mix” and “Lifeless – Joe Only version” presented in a full colour cover on a digipak.

Diamond Star Halos - 2LP Edition - (3894518)

The 2LP black vinyl features a black & white cover with colour logo, packaged in a gatefold sleeve.

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Diamond Star Halos - 2LP Vinyl Limited Edition Picture Disc - (3894517U)

The limited edition 2LP picture disc is an online exclusive, featuring the album artwork by the Munden brothers and packaged in a die cut gatefold sleeve.

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Diamond Star Halos - 2LP Clear Vinyl Limited Edition - (3894516UK)

The limited edition 2LP clear vinyl is exclusive to Indie retailers and D2C, featuring a full colour cover and packaged in a gatefold sleeve.

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Diamond Star Halos - 2LP Red/Yellow Vinyl

(HMV Exclusive) Red & Yellow Vinyl.

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Diamond Star Halos - Red Cassette Limited Edition

The limited edition cassette features a black & white cover with colour logo, packaged in a fluorescent red body and clear case.



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