Def Leppard - Diamond Star Halos

[Sonic Temple]

Ok, not sure how many Lep fans are out there - but what a cracker of a disc this gents have put out. Its like a return to the days of Pyromania or Hysteria, even Adrenalize. Catchy chorus', great production and Joe still sounds fresh. Phil rips through the guitar solos, which I found more prominent on this release than the past - many of the songs have his name on them so maybe that is why. Its been playing non-stop for me since its release.



Now, I usually agree with Andrew on his reviews from his site (www.melodicrock.com) but I feel he may have jump the gun on this one, btw - great site site for melodic related music and everything rock related. Anyways - thats the beauty of having individually opinions - we can judge for ourselves.

DEF LEPPARD - Diamond Star Halos (2022)

For me there is a good 10 song record in amongst these tracks, but at 15 there are too many fillers.

melodicrock.com

Rick's bass is something on the verses.

 

[K Douglas]

I didn't know they were putting another album out. Amazing after all these years. I'll give it a listen. These guys rocked back in the day!

 

[VIPhunter]

I see they're no longer using Mutt Lange as a producer. He was pretty important to that sound they had on Hysteria (and Pyromania)...I'll give it a listen.

 

[Insidious Von]

Diamond Star Halos, isn't that T-Rex?

 

[Bbw hunter]

Diamond Star Halos, isn't that T-Rex?

Joe Elliott loves UK Glam Rock like T Rex. He paid tribute to these bands in the song Rocket, one of my favorites.

 

[Insidious Von]

James Hetfield is into Beethoven.

I was working out religiously back then, Deff Leppard didn't cut it.