'Take What You Want' -- New Def Leppard Track

Def Leppard just released another new track from their upcoming album Diamond Star Halos. The song is called "Take What You Want." The new album is due the end of May. The new track is a rock anthem with a throwback Def Lep guitar intro. All that said, the vocals sound a little off to me. I guess the song just doesn't sound like Joe Elliott. I suppose that is studio tools at work. Still, I really do like "Take What You Want." What do you think?

TAKE WHAT YOU WANT 🔥 The new single from our upcoming album #DIAMONDSTARHALOS is OUT NOW!

Listen NOW and drop your favorite lyrics in the comments 🤘

▶︎https://t.co/jlqzN6KIqK #TakeWhatYouWant #DefLeppard pic.twitter.com/A1KMANcOtg

— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) April 20, 2022

My Happy Place In A 3 Minute Video Clip From 1989

Ah, the MTV Video Music Awards 1989. The zenith of that awards show and the music we love. Motley Crue presented the award for "Best Metal Music Video."

Note 1989 was the first year for the category. Vince Neil looked so good back then!

The nominees for the first ever Best Metal Music Video: Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Guns n' Roses, Metallica.

Guns n' Roses won for their "Sweet Child O' Mine" video. Duff McKagan and Steven Adler showed up to accept the award. Happiness ensues!

The awards show also featured the final live performance of guitarist Steve Clark with Def Leppard. He died in early 1991. My beloved George Michael won the Video Vanguard Award.

Madonna presents George Michael his big award. The footage is so old, Madonna and her backup dancers are smoking on stage as part of a planned "bit" - I'm sure that wouldn't be allowed these days!

The thing about this particular awards show was that it was so fun... and memorable. Like, everyone was talking about the show at school the next day. We all taped it (for real, on VHS!) and watched it back again and again. I am not exaggerating when I say I still think back to this particular awards show pretty regularly. It was just that good. The next year was hard to beat, too. The 1990 VMAs featured Madonna doing the best live performance of "Vogue" ever - and Motley Crue did "Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)" and Aerosmith did "Love In An Elevator." Just freaking great stuff.

Here's Madonna at the 1989 VMAs with an equally awesome performance:

Just In Case You Hate Love Songs

Valentine's Day is Monday... and on Monday, we'll talk love and power ballads. But today, here's a list of anti-love songs. Bon Jovi is on the list. So is Def Leppard and Nazareth and Judy Garland. Yes, it's a diverse group. The song choices are all pretty great. Do you have a favorite anti-love song?

Here are 15 of our favorite anti-love songs to escape Valentine's Day delirium. https://t.co/8MLExZy7zI

— billboard (@billboard) February 11, 2022

Can You Play An Instrument? Enter The Def Leppard Covers Contest

Def Leppard continues their 45th anniversary celebration with a contest for fans who also happen to be musicians. Enter the #DefLeppardCovers contest through TikTok or Instagram Reels... and see if you are chosen a winner! If you enter, please let me know in the comments!

How to enter:
1. Record a video of you playing/singing a cover of your favorite Def Leppard song
2. Upload it to TikTok / Instagram Reels
3. Tag @DefLeppard
4. Use the hashtag #DefLeppardCovers
5. Contest ends on February 15!

Good luck – we can’t wait to see your entries! 🤘

— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) February 1, 2022

Looking for inspiration to enter the #DefLeppardCovers contest? Check out this Pour Some Sugar On Me guitar tutorial from Phil Collen himself 🎸

What song will YOU be covering for this contest? Upload your video, tag @DefLeppard and use #DefLeppardCovers, and let us know!🤘 pic.twitter.com/FwmCuBamEt

— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) February 3, 2022

45 Years Of Def Leppard

This year marks the 45th anniversary of Def Leppard.

One of my very favorite band shirts is one that Heather gave me many years ago. It has the Leps band name on the front and the number "77" on the back in yellow. It is raglan style - and sort of resembles a sports jersey. It is kind of cool to know that the band is going to commemorate the anniversary all year long. You can share your memories of the Leps on social media. 

2022 marks 45 years since Def Leppard’s formation in 1977! Get ready to celebrate with us all year long 🤘

We want to hear how Def Leppard has been a part of YOUR life in the past 45 years!

Share your Leppard memories using #DefLeppard45 for a chance to be featured💥 pic.twitter.com/KQPfj7Z3u2

— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) January 25, 2022

Sharing A Fun Def Leppard Tweet

November is the official 44th anniversary of Def Leppard becoming a band. Today is the last day of the month, so the Leps marked the anniversary with a Tweet. They are asking for fans to share their favorite songs and memories. The same post is on Facebook. All you need to do to share your memories is to reply to either social post. It's always fun for me to read people's responses to questions like the one posted below.

November 2021 marks 44 years since the formation of DEF LEPPARD in 1977 🤘

Let us know your favorite Def Leppard songs, albums, and memories in the comments 🙏 pic.twitter.com/JngUkdcsok

— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) November 30, 2021

42 Years Ago In The UK

Do you ever wonder what Def Leppard would sound like today if Pete Willis had remained in the band? That is always one of the favorite musical "what ifs" I like to ponder from time to time. I was surprised to see Def Leppard post the anniversary of "Wasted/Hello America" today, but glad for it. Gave me time to ponder about Willis again and also prompted me to listen to "Wasted" for the first time in a long while.

Celebrating 42 years since the release of Wasted/Hello America in the UK 🤘 pic.twitter.com/mWu2YxrTHn

— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) November 9, 2021