Def Leppard - Diamond Star Halos

Def Leppard - Diamond Star Halos

The brand-new Def Leppard album, their first for Seven years is released via UMC in May 2022. It contains 15 brand new tracks all written and recorded in the last two years.

It has been produced by long-time partner Ronan McHugh with the band and will be available on numerous formats – including a 2-LP picture disc version presented in a die cut sleeve and featuring the cover.

For Def Leppard’s forthcoming album, ‘Diamond Star Halos’, we are looking to start a worldwide global campaign set to launch with the band in the UK for the first time since 1981. The impending album is a nod to the band’s musical lineage, and we aim to cement the band’s British heritage. With this in mind, we will be implementing key activations that work globally with a distinctively British feel, across various elements of our campaign.

‘Diamond Star Halos’ will be released on May 27th 2022, which is 3 weeks ahead of Def Leppard’s tour in America. This tour is on point to be their second biggest grossing tour, with over a 1million+ tickets already sold. We want to capitalise on this resurgence and will be aiming for a #1 album within the UK, as well as high global chart entries worldwide. The album will be preceded by two lead singles and the band will be available for long lead promo.

Def Leppard are icons in the UK and we want to ensure that this is translated across the world, whilst continuing to build on the band’s behemoth status in America. Expanding the band’s fan base is one of our key aims, as we look to make Def Leppard generational in their output by looking at activation ideas and platform partnering that will continue to cement their place in history.

Format: 1 CD

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

Format: 1 CD Deluxe

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 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 sleeve.

Format: 2 LP – Black vinyl

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

Format: 2 LP Clear Vinyl *Indie exclusive*

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

Tracklists

1CD

1. Take What You Want
2. Kick
3. Fire It Up
4. This Guitar (featuring Alison Krauss)
5. SOS Emergency
6. Liquid Dust
7. U Rok Mi
8. Goodbye For Good
9. All We Need
10. Open Your Eyes
11. Gimme A Kiss
12. Angels
13. Lifeless (featuring Alison Krauss)
14. Unbreakable
15. From Here To Eternity

2LP Vinyl

Side 1

1. Take What You Want
2. Kick
3. Fire It Up
4. This Guitar (featuring Alison Krauss)

Side 2

1. SOS Emergency
2. Liquid Dust
3. U Rok Mi
4. Goodbye For Good

Side 3

1. All We Need
2. Open Your Eyes
3. Gimme A Kiss
4. Angels

Side 4

1. Lifeless (featuring Alison Krauss)
2. Unbreakable
3. From Here To Eternity

1CD Deluxe (with 2 bonus tracks)

1. Take What You Want
2. Kick
3. Fire It Up
4. This Guitar (featuring Alison Krauss)
5. SOS Emergency
6. Liquid Dust
7. U Rok Mi
8. Goodbye For Good
9. All We Need
10. Open Your Eyes
11. Gimme A Kiss
12. Angels
13. Lifeless (featuring Alison Krauss)
14. Unbreakable
15. From Here To Eternity
16. Goodbye For Good This Time - Avant-garde Mix
17. Lifeless - Joe Only version