Def Leppard formed in 1977 as part of the NWBHM movement. Almost five decades into their career, Def Leppard have no intention of retiring just yet. The quintet forced a breakthrough in the 80s with ‘High ‘n’ Dry’ and the subsequent albums ‘Pyromania’ (1983), ‘Hysteria’ (1987) and ‘Adrenalize’ (1992) catapulted them into absolute stardom as one of the most successful hard rock bands ever. With a unique combination of classic metal and poppy melodies, catchy hooks and vocal harmonies – dubbed ‘glam metal’ by some – the band not only racked up 100 million album sales but also inspired scores of other bands. They’ve been less prolific in the new millennium but their latest outing ‘Diamond Star Halos’ (2022) has been hailed as their strongest effort since ‘Euphoria’ (1999). Their gigs are still first-rate, making them a popular favourite among several generations of festival-goers. (#GMM26)
