Phil Collen Writes 'Hysteria' Graphic Novel

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen just wrote a graphic novel called Hysteria and it is available for pre-order now. Collen teamed up with writer Eliot Rahal and artist Alex Schlitz for the project.

Of course Hysteria is about a rock band. The post below says the graphic novel is "musically immersive." I'm not a graphic novel type of person, but lots of folks are so good for Phil and Def Lep here. Pre-order link is in the social post below.

Def Leppard Kicks-Off Summer Tour (Setlist)

Def Leppard, Journey and Cheap Trick kicked-off their Summer Stadium Tour last night. YouTube clips of the show are popping up quickly. I was most interested to see the Leps setlist. It makes me happy that "Just Like '73" made it in and so did "This Guitar."

I think the placement of "Hysteria" is interesting being smashed between two fast songs - but maybe that is to give Joe Elliott's voice a break before the big finale.

Here's "Just Like '73" live:

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'Just Like '73' - Lyric Video

Here it is! The new Def Leppard video for "Just Like '73." I love this band, I swear. The nostalgia in the clip is great!

Mark Your Calendars: New Def Leppard Video

Def Leppard will release an official video for their new track "Just Like '73" tomorrow. Seems like the video will be animated. Comes out at 11 am ET on YouTube and socials.

Related: I picked up a Def Leppard ballcap on Saturday that I totally didn't need. It has leopard spots (of course it does) and Eric rolled his eyes when he saw it in my hand. I should do an inventory of all the band-related merchandise I own. It's probably a lot but nowhere near what some of you guys have!

Def Leppard, 'Just Like '73' -- New Song!

Earlier today, Def Leppard debuted a fantastic new song called "Just Like '73" - in time for their summer tour with Journey. The song is catchy as hell, has a great chorus and is probably the best new music from the Leps in a long time. Can you tell I'm pumped? Download it. Pre-order it. Whatever. But get "Just Like '73!"

'Classic Rewind' Presents Def Leppard Live

For folks with SiriusXM, this will be good: Classic Rewind Presents Def Leppard. The station will air a performance from the Summer Stadium Tour 2024 Live at the LA Garage. I'll admit I am a little confused if the performance is tonight and just taped or if it will be livestreamed. Regardless there was a contest for someone to win passes to attend this show.

In the past, I've heard the full concerts during a special broadcast and then songs are cut as special live tracks for their respective channels. Octane does this a lot with modern metal bands.

Speaking of contests, SiriusXM is giving away a trip and tickets to see and meet Def Leppard and Journey in Phoenix this August. You do need to be a subscriber to win. I get nothing from mentioning this contest. I just the hope that one of us gets it!

If You Like Games - Def Leppard Has One For You

I am not a gamer and haven't really ever been. I had a Nintendo as a kid and Eric had an Xbox at one point. I played Madden a little and got frustrated quickly.

All this to say I am not a good judge if an an electronic game is good or not, but Def Leppard has one called "Let's Rock It" so it might be fun. Presumably it features the songs we love and other throwback references. Could be a fun way to kill an hour.