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Post by tsmith on May 11, 2022 5:38:53 GMT -8
When are we thinking the next single will be released? Which I have to think will be Fire It Up from all we've heard.
Kick was released 3/17 and Take What You Want 4/20. So they were about a month apart. If they follow that, perhaps we get the third single next week?
Or do they save it for 5/27 and release it the same day the album drops?
What they've also been doing so far is releasing the videos shortly after the singles are released. So maybe the single comes out next week and the video drops closer to the release? I'd kind of think they might want the third single out before the album launch to maybe create a final push toward pre-orders and such. And I've always sorta felt that when singles come out on the same day as the album they don't get as much attention because everyone is just focused on the album at that point.
I know I'm anxious to hear Fire It Up so my view might be a bit tainted lol...but I think it would make more sense to have it out before the album launch to let it run it's course a bit and get all the You Tube reactions and excitement pumping for the album.
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Post by DesertSun81 on May 11, 2022 8:02:25 GMT -8
If they follow the exact same cadence of the time that elapsed between KICK and TWYW (which is what I think will happen), Monday May 23rd will be a communication for the new single which will arrive Tuesday May 24th. This also of course makes a lot of sense as it’s 72 hours from album release like you said. Not sure on video…as you said in both instances the videos have been about a week later. When are we thinking the next single will be released? Which I have to think will be Fire It Up from all we've heard. Kick was released 3/17 and Take What You Want 4/20. So they were about a month apart. If they follow that, perhaps we get the third single next week? Or do they save it for 5/27 and release it the same day the album drops? What they've also been doing so far is releasing the videos shortly after the singles are released. So maybe the single comes out next week and the video drops closer to the release? I'd kind of think they might want the third single out before the album launch to maybe create a final push toward pre-orders and such. And I've always sorta felt that when singles come out on the same day as the album they don't get as much attention because everyone is just focused on the album at that point. I know I'm anxious to hear Fire It Up so my view might be a bit tainted lol...but I think it would make more sense to have it out before the album launch to let it run it's course a bit and get all the You Tube reactions and excitement pumping for the album. |
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Post by diva on May 11, 2022 17:54:25 GMT -8
There’s an Instagram pic of a dog at their 2nd rehearsal
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Post by quarky on May 12, 2022 0:33:21 GMT -8
What I like too, is there that is no talk about "if this is the last album..", or none that I have seen. Maybe a reflection on the easier recording process, or them just feeling a bit more positive about everything? Good to know though.
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Post by tsmith on May 12, 2022 4:48:03 GMT -8
So true. In fact, I think they've commented that they have more songs already done and/or on the go. I definitely think this new way of recording could lead to more new music. It sure would be nice if we didn't have to wait 7 years for more new music! What I like too, is there that is no talk about "if this is the last album..", or none that I have seen. Maybe a reflection on the easier recording process, or them just feeling a bit more positive about everything? Good to know though. |
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Post by DesertSun81 on May 12, 2022 5:02:58 GMT -8
Remember when 3-4 years seemed like a long time between albums?  Thankfully the last couple of albums now have had a lot to digest. To consider 29 total new songs over the past 7 years adding up the tracks from S/T to DSH it does sound about right for a healthy amount of output in that timeframe. So true. In fact, I think they've commented that they have more songs already done and/or on the go. I definitely think this new way of recording could lead to more new music. It sure would be nice if we didn't have to wait 7 years for more new music! What I like too, is there that is no talk about "if this is the last album..", or none that I have seen. Maybe a reflection on the easier recording process, or them just feeling a bit more positive about everything? Good to know though. |
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Post by Armageddonit on May 12, 2022 5:32:06 GMT -8
So true. In fact, I think they've commented that they have more songs already done and/or on the go. I definitely think this new way of recording could lead to more new music. It sure would be nice if we didn't have to wait 7 years for more new music! What I like too, is there that is no talk about "if this is the last album..", or none that I have seen. Maybe a reflection on the easier recording process, or them just feeling a bit more positive about everything? Good to know though. I can't recall the band ever talking about left over songs or the "next album" as they are releasing an album so that very cool to hear! |
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Post by deef on May 12, 2022 9:26:00 GMT -8
7 years ago, I thought it wasn’t out of the question that the self-titled would have possibly been the last album. But, nowadays, it’s super silly looking back. The band has a lot of energy, and even now, they’re still only in their early 60’s. That’s not very old!
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Post by tsmith on May 12, 2022 10:25:16 GMT -8
I wonder though how things would've shaken out if Covid didn't happen? I mean, they were always so busy with touring that they just didn't have a ton of time to work on new music. They were always trying to squeeze it in around tours here and there but they always seemed to have limited windows of time for new music. I think Joe even said in some of those interviews that the guys were scheduled to get together in March of 2020 to start talking about new music but the stadium tour was around the corner and they probably wouldn't have gotten all that far along with it all. And I also feel like the time off for Covid might've impacted both the quantity and quality of songs this time around. I mean, when's the last time they basically took nearly 2 years off to work diligently on an album and get it just how they wanted? It's not really out of the question that somebody from the band might've been doing something for this album basically every day the past couple years. I could be wrong but I just don't feel like the last couple albums had that sort of time allotted to them. Either way, you're right! The band does still have a lot of life in them! And 60 sure doesn't sound old to me anymore! It's funny how old 50 or 60 sounded when you were like 20 but suddenly it doesn't seem that old anymore once you get near those ages yourself  7 years ago, I thought it wasn’t out of the question that the self-titled would have possibly been the last album. But, nowadays, it’s super silly looking back. The band has a lot of energy, and even now, they’re still only in their early 60’s. That’s not very old! |
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Post by DesertSun81 on May 13, 2022 14:43:46 GMT -8
In a new interview with Germany's Rockland Radio, DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was asked why fans of his band should listen to the band's upcoming album, "Diamond Star Halos", which will arrive on May 27 via UMe. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "If you're a DEF LEPPARD fan, I would imagine there's always a need to listen to some new music, because as much as it's great to have this massive back catalog of music, new music is what keeps a band alive, so we wanna share that with our fans. "Why would they wanna listen to it?" he continued. "Well, I believe that this is a career-defining album. For a band that's been around now for 45 years, to make an album that's this strong, I believe, at this point of our career is actually quite an achievement. "I've been comparing the situation — not the album, but I've been comparing the situation — 'Diamond Star Halos' for DEF LEPPARD, I think, is capable of being what 'Hotel California' was for THE EAGLES or 'Rumours' was for FLEETWOOD MAC. And what I mean by that is what came before was fine; there was nothing wrong with it. In fact, THE EAGLES' 'Greatest Hits', which was their previous album to 'Hotel California' is one of the biggest-selling records of all time; it speaks for itself. And the FLEETWOOD MAC scenario — the Peter Green years, the Jeremy Spencer years — it was all brilliant stuff. But then they put out 'Rumours' and THE EAGLES put out 'Hotel California', and it was a quantum leap." Circling back to "Diamond Star Halos", Elliott added: "I believe that this album is a quantum leap. It's not a rehash of 'Pyromania' or 'Hysteria' or any of our albums. It's got all the flavors that DEF LEPPARD have had in the past, but it's got some new explorations that we've never done that I think our audience are ready for this journey. Because it's 35 years since 'Hysteria' is released, it's 39 since 'Pyromania' came out, and our audience are also older, like we are. So I think they're ready to hear something a little different. It's still got plenty of DEF LEPPARD stuff — 'Gimme A Kiss', 'SOS Emergency', 'Fire It Up' [and] 'Kick'; they're all classic DEF LEPPARD — but there's some stuff that, like our heroes QUEEN, it just goes off on tangents that are a little different to the stuff that they'd done in the past." The artwork for "Diamond Star Halos" follows pedigree with DEF LEPPARD's 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 U.K.-based Munden Brothers, the design truly 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 Elliott in Ireland, Rick Savage (bass) in England, and Phil Collen (guitar),Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums) 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)". DEF LEPPARD's "The Stadium Tour" with MÖTLEY CRÜE, POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS was originally scheduled to take place in the summer of 2020 but ended up being pushed back to 2021, and then to 2022, due to the coronavirus pandemic. READ HERE |
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Post by edwardcreighton on May 13, 2022 16:04:13 GMT -8
promo gone quiet, assume calm before the storm. time to fire it up!
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Post by treffo on May 14, 2022 2:41:12 GMT -8
An interesting google-translated review from Radiometal:
When Def Leppard announced they were working on new compositions, seven years of waiting all but disintegrated. When The Collection: Volume Three was released, Def Leppard audiences could be optimistic: frontman Joe Elliott referred to these "file exchanges" between the musicians and admitted that a new studio production was about to see the light of day. Diamond Star Halos therefore comes to us after the Def Leppard of 2015. An album title that comes from the hit “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” by T. Rex. The group rightly claims to pay homage to its early rock influences, like – in addition to the Marc Bolan band – David Bowie or Mott The Hoople. Diamond Star Halos intends to present the breadth of the band's palette and the merit of honestly and faithfully developing the music of Def Leppard. Something to recall the great era if not to make it forget.
For obvious reasons, Def Leppard did not come together in the studio and did not use the traditional recording method. The group worked remotely, shared between Ireland, the United States and England. A relevant choice for the group which made it possible to escape the constraints of the studios, even for a formation of this caliber. This twelfth effort is produced by the band, once again assisted by their faithful engineer and friend Ronan McHugh. The latter is perfectly at ease to deliver sounds typical of this old-fashioned mainstream rock but in an updated setting: booming bass, crystalline and reverberant guitars, "backing" drums and a voice that worships accuracy. and cleanliness. The opening of the opus "Take What You Want" undoubtedly creates a form of excitement. A guitar melody, chords and vibe that builds anticipation, followed by a release effect via a driving energetic rock riff, and a perfectly involved Joe Elliott. Def Leppard multiplies the markers as if to make up for seven years of silence. Leads with those ringing harmonics from 'All We Need' smack of Hysteria (1987), while 'U Rok Mi' and 'Open Your Eyes' feature the band's most groovy side, with the bass of Rick Savage valued, in the continuity of “All Night” and “Man Enough” – respectively on Euphoria (1999) and the untitled. Two titles which have, moreover, the merit of reminding us of this quality of writing which made the success of the group. Diamond Star Halos knows how in places to encourage us to bring out the holey jeans and exuberant patches.
The concern lies precisely in a form of inconstancy. The most convincing songs rub shoulders with the pleasant, like the festive rock of "Kick" (the one on which the influence of T. Rex is most significant) or the bouncy "Fire It Up" designed to resonate in live in the stadiums. They also attend the dispensary. The ballad "This Guitar," made with bluegrass/country artist Alison Krauss, features an American variety cliche that borders on supermarket sentimentality with generic country leads and an incidental vocal duo that doesn't necessarily honor to the performers. The grit of the guitar solo sparks renewed interest, which fades as quickly as it lasts. "Lifeless", again a duet with the singer, suffers from exactly the same shortcomings, with the added bonus of using a rhythm machine from another era. Def Leppard struggles on this type of title to provoke enthusiasm, far from the cachet of an energetic, intelligent and accessible rock of which the group has the secret. Yet Def Leppard has enough history to draw inspiration from what it has done most evocatively, even without going back to its golden age of the 80s. This is the case of "Liquid Dust" which touches the world music by integrating orchestrations and percussion with Indian sounds, and refers to the controversial but nevertheless qualitative nineties alternative rock of Slang (1996). Orchestrations, this time more classic, that we find to carry the ballads "Goodbye For Good This Time" and "Angels (Can't Help You Now)" which both benefit from the flights of Mike Garson, pianist of David Bowie. After an “Unbreakable” which curiously combines twilight tracks, lively rhythm box and acoustic drums – for a result that is less wobbly than one might think, if not exalting –, the album ends on a more serious and solemn note. with “From Here To Eternity”. The variety of compositions is symptomatic of this Diamond Star Halos: Def Leppard would almost present a synthesis, at times awkward, of his career.
Def Leppard always has that science of catchy rock and catchy lines, whether they are the work of the voice of Joe Elliott or guitarists Phil Collen and Vivan Campbell. It's the album's over-density and consistency issue that makes Diamond Star Halos frustrating. If Def Leppard has nothing more to prove and still has beautiful remains, the fifteen titles of Diamond Star Halos do not all have the same cachet and sometimes seem not to honor the seven years of patience. It even provokes a form of nostalgia: eras are nothing more than an amalgam of romanticized memories.
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Post by tsmith on May 14, 2022 3:27:32 GMT -8
Very interesting review and the most detailed we've seen yet.
It sure doesn't help convince me that I'm going to enjoy the Krauss tracks. I can understand the frustration the reviewer mentions as I've felt that too over the years. I mean, I feel like Take What You Want is the perfect example of the type of song a lot of fans want to hear and they know it being it was a single choice. So fill an album with those types of songs!
On the flip side though, it does sound like there will be plenty to like on this album. I've loved the 2 songs so far and Fire It Up will very likely be a 3rd. Songs like All We Need, Gimmie A Kiss, SOS Emergency, Open Your Eyes, U Rok MI and Liquid Dust also have my interest peaked. And From Here to Eternity could be interesting.
Really the only songs I'm not thrilled about are the Krauss songs and the Garson piano tunes. I'm hoping they surprise me but my expectations are pretty low with those songs and I just doubt they'll appeal to my tastes.
That still leaves 10-11 other tracks though and if I can wind up loving even half of those it'll be a huge win for me.
Still absolutely stoked about this release and while my expectations might be low for a few songs, they're still sky high for the rest of the album.
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Post by deef on May 14, 2022 5:04:08 GMT -8
I try not to let reviews get in my head, as it is Def Leppard after all. People have always been all over the place with reviewing them. Like the self titled album, soooo many people reviewed it in a positive manner, while at the same time a bunch of people absolutely hate it. Personally for me, as someone born in the late 90’s, I have a feeling I’m going to love this album a ton. I love their poppy and weird side, I still also love their classic albums too, of course.
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Post by mike1990 on May 14, 2022 7:02:41 GMT -8
I try not to let reviews get in my head, as it is Def Leppard after all. People have always been all over the place with reviewing them. Like the self titled album, soooo many people reviewed it in a positive manner, while at the same time a bunch of people absolutely hate it. Personally for me, as someone born in the late 90’s, I have a feeling I’m going to love this album a ton. I love their poppy and weird side, I still also love their classic albums too, of course. As someone born in the early 90, I love their poppy side as well. Not sure about the “weird side,” I didn’t like Battle of my Own or Sea of Love from the S/T album though. Euphoria and X are both in my top 5, if that tells you anything. So I feel I’m gonna like this. But we’ll see in about 2 weeks |
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Post by diva on May 14, 2022 7:17:23 GMT -8
I’m not surprised that the album might not sound cohesive. There’s the Phil songs, the Sav songs, Alison Kraus and the piano songs. I don’t think the cohesiveness matters that much. We can all take what we want and enjoy it.
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Post by CindyJ on May 14, 2022 7:19:39 GMT -8
http://instagr.am/p/CdSgv0wIoI7 Translation: 10 days ago, we were with #joeelliott and #ricksavage from @defleppard for an interview to be published this month in @metalxstv around the release of "Diamond Star Halos" • The opportunity to remember that the group was on the "one" of the first professional issue of @hardforce_official in April 1987, then, a year later, to accompany the phenomenal success of the album "Hysteria" and their visit to Bercy and the Printemps de Bourges. Joe and Sav signed a custom Les Paul that belonged to #SteveClark which is in the collection of @hrcparis #defleppard @replicapromo The Hard Rock in Paris.  |
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Post by tsmith on May 14, 2022 7:46:02 GMT -8
I'd say I'm about the same. The bread and butter for me is just catchy melodic rock basically just like the first 2 songs. I'm definitely not into the weird and eclectic side of the band though. Those 2 songs you mention from the S/T were probably my least favorites on the album. I also didn't care for Blind Faith which was kind of another weird, eclectic type tune. I know many like that side though. I get a ittle iffy when they get too overly poppy sometimes too. Like with Energized for example. But sometimes those kinds of songs work for me as I dig Slang, 21st Century Sh LA Girl, etc. It sounds like there will be something for everybody here though and glad we'll get to hear it soon enough. I try not to let reviews get in my head, as it is Def Leppard after all. People have always been all over the place with reviewing them. Like the self titled album, soooo many people reviewed it in a positive manner, while at the same time a bunch of people absolutely hate it. Personally for me, as someone born in the late 90’s, I have a feeling I’m going to love this album a ton. I love their poppy and weird side, I still also love their classic albums too, of course. As someone born in the early 90, I love their poppy side as well. Not sure about the “weird side,” I didn’t like Battle of my Own or Sea of Love from the S/T album though. Euphoria and X are both in my top 5, if that tells you anything. So I feel I’m gonna like this. But we’ll see in about 2 weeks |
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Post by quarky on May 14, 2022 7:57:21 GMT -8
I’m not surprised that the album might not sound cohesive. There’s the Phil songs, the Sav songs, Alison Kraus and the piano songs. I don’t think the cohesiveness matters that much. We can all take what we want and enjoy it. I think that is it really. Especially these days. Most people are listening on a streaming platform and even though I consider myself an album person, there are definitely times I might just select four/five songs from an album and queue them up before moving onto another. I think that is just the way most people listen too. I absolutely love Battle and Blind Faith though  |
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Post by diva on May 14, 2022 8:07:49 GMT -8
I’m not surprised that the album might not sound cohesive. There’s the Phil songs, the Sav songs, Alison Kraus and the piano songs. I don’t think the cohesiveness matters that much. We can all take what we want and enjoy it. I think that is it really. Especially these days. Most people are listening on a streaming platform and even though I consider myself an album person, there are definitely times I might just select four/five songs from an album and queue them up before moving onto another. I think that is just the way most people listen too. I absolutely love Battle and Blind Faith though Battle is my favorite from that album. I wish it was longer! Lol. I want to know if he is a madman or a good man gone insane! I guess I’ll never know. Lol |
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Post by timzy on May 16, 2022 5:13:45 GMT -8
Someone posted this
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Post by Dan on May 16, 2022 5:25:34 GMT -8
Cool to see but someone made a significant mistake!
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Post by tsmith on May 16, 2022 6:34:59 GMT -8
Was hoping the video would go on about 60 minutes longer and that the person tested those albums to make sure they play okay Cool to see but someone made a significant mistake! |
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Post by Jefflep on May 16, 2022 6:40:35 GMT -8
I will be utterly amazed if it doesn’t leak.
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Post by Armageddonit on May 16, 2022 7:06:52 GMT -8
I will be utterly amazed if it doesn’t leak. I would guess that this close to release its almost impossible for any album not to leak. |
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Post by DesertSun81 on May 16, 2022 7:31:40 GMT -8
The countdown is really on now. 10 days and some change away from the album being available on Spotify and Apple Music.
There's plenty of things of course that I look forward to entertainment wise however with most things I have the mentality now that I'll see it when I see it, or listen to it when I listen to it, etc.
With any Def Leppard release (particularly a new album), it never seems to fail that I'm still like that little kid at Christmas that's counting down the days/minutes/hours to finally get to the time where I can have it. Won't be long now!
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Post by mike1990 on May 16, 2022 7:57:54 GMT -8
I will be utterly amazed if it doesn’t leak. I would guess that this close to release its almost impossible for any album not to leak. I’ve noticed albums aren’t leaking as early as they used to. Some I’ve seen leak a week before, but most leak Thursday before release, in the US, as that album is out in Japan and Australia. But those are bands who aren’t nearly as popular as Leppard,but with the video above, it wouldn’t surprise me if it’s leaked before the end of the week. |
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Post by diva on May 16, 2022 8:33:15 GMT -8
I am vowing not to listen to any leaks. I remember listening to one of their albums on Napster back in the day. Quality wasn’t very good.
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Post by timzy on May 16, 2022 8:50:59 GMT -8
Well Universal South Africa are sold out of the CD's already only the Delux LP is available
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Post by Armageddonit on May 16, 2022 10:32:52 GMT -8
Relatively quiet on promo today. I kind of expect Fire It Up to release between now and the 27th.
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