HM The Queen Has Passed - NWOBHM Required

Her Majesty, The Queen has passed at age 96 and now we have King Charles III. For such a historic day, it seems fitting to listen to artists from the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, yes? Think bands like Motorhead, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Saxon, Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath, Girl, Whitesnake, Rainbow, UFO and Judas Priest.

I will point out that Queen Elizabeth II met with many musicians over her decades on the throne, including Def Leppard.

"She has transcended eras with good grace and service to her country that is unparalleled anywhere or by anyone. Thank you your Majesty for a lifetime of great memories and leadership."

-Joe Elliott [2/2] pic.twitter.com/Y5IYXVHsK6

— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) September 8, 2022

I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen. With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II pic.twitter.com/JZYXGRz2hb

— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) September 8, 2022

We mourn the passing of our beloved Queen.
RIP Your Majesty.

Saxon pic.twitter.com/9Bhd34PNpE

— Saxon (@SaxonOfficial) September 8, 2022

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/YW48v1H9EZ

— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) September 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II's coronation was the first royal event of its kind to be broadcast almost in full on television. But it was a token of the changes — and global fascination — that accompanied her time as queen. Read our full obituary here. https://t.co/US4iTniVDh

— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 8, 2022

Here's a 1983 concert bootleg of my beloved Def Leppard performing at Hammersmith Odeon in London. This was really early into the Pyromania tour. Elizabeth II was coronated on June 2, 1953... meaning she had already been monarch for 30 years by the time Def Leppard performed the concert shared below.

Def Leppard, 'This Guitar' - Lyric Video

Def Leppard just dropped a lyric video for their song "This Guitar." The song is on the fabulous new album Diamond Star Halos. I actually saw this first via the Def Leppard email list. Usually I see this stuff on social media well before the email blasts. It was a nice surprise to see something in my email box other than spam.

Happy Friday and good luck to the Americans playing the Mega Millions lottery tonight. The prize is over a billion (yes, with a B!) so of course I grabbed a couple tickets too. When I win, we'll have a big Bring Back Glam! concert - free for everyone!

Def Leppard Performs On CNN For Independence Day

Def Leppard was featured on CNN's live Fourth of July celebration last night. For the program, the Leps did "Pour Some Sugar On Me" and "Rock of Ages." The music played as a backdrop to the New York City fireworks.

Last night was not a stop for The Stadium Tour, so the "live" performance was either from an earlier gig or a special one-off show by the Leps. Considering the logistics of that, I'd say the songs were recorded during an earlier stop of the tour. Regardless, it was fun watching the band on TV.

. @DefLeppard performs "Pour Some Sugar On Me" live during CNN's "Fourth in America" concert special. Watch it here: https://t.co/oM4PbNuDG6 @DanaBashCNN @donlemon #CNNFourthOfJuly

— CNN (@CNN) July 5, 2022

Def Leppard Launches Cosmetic Collection

You read the headline correctly! Def Leppard just released a cosmetic collection available at Ulta Beauty. There are eye shadows and blushes, lipsticks and more. There is also a cosmetic bag with Hysteria album art. Yes, I'll be getting something from the collection!

In celebration of 45 years of #DefLeppard legacy, the band has announced the release of the Def Leppard limited-edition beauty collection. The collection is available exclusively in Ulta Beauty stores nationwide, & online at https://t.co/ZiVZbL6AK6. #Music pic.twitter.com/T8ik80x0FF

— Music Beat (@MusicBeat5) June 27, 2022

'Diamond Star Halos' Out Today!

Release day is here! The new Def Leppard album Diamond Star Halos is officially available for download and purchase. The official video for "Fire It Up" came out a few hours ago, too. Singer Joe Elliott thinks Diamond Star Halos is a career-defining album. For a band with as much longevity and success as Def Leppard, that is quite a statement!

DIAMOND STAR HALOS IS OUT NOW!🤘
We’re so excited to share our new album with you, this is a special one! We had a blast making it and we can’t wait for you to hear it. Grab a copy or stream NOW! The #DiamondStarHalos celebrations have only just begun… 💎⭐💫
📸: @RyanSebastyan pic.twitter.com/bf9H7YTENz

— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) May 27, 2022

'Fire It Up' -- New Def Leppard Track

The new music keeps rolling in this week. Def Leppard just released "Fire It Up" from their upcoming new album Diamond Star Halos. I have to say, I really like "Fire It Up" and I think the new album is going to go over well for Def Leppard. They are making music for legacy fans and this new stuff is giving me Hysteria vibes. "Fire It Up" is a fun song for summer, so this is dropping at just the right time. Good for the Leps... and good for us, too!

From Motley Coffee... to Def Leppard Tea

Sitting down to relax after a long day and I just saw the commercial linked below. Apparently Pure Leaf brand tea has a lower sugar option now. The brand is using Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar On Me" for the ad campaign with some altered lyrics about less sugar and a woman doing the singing. Honestly, it's pretty weird, but this is how money is made in music in 2022. What do you think?