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Xfm Meets Def Leppard

added 07 May 2008 at 10.21

As metal rockers Def Leppard prepare to release 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' - their first album of original material in six years - Xfm hooked up with drummer Rick Allen to found out why it took them so long.

It's been six years since your last album. What took you guys so long to come back with your new album 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge'?

"The fact that we spent so much time touring...It's made us hungry..." [Listen To Full Answer]

There seems to be a lot more variety on 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge'. How did that come about?

"Individuals brought songs to the table...We've been working with Tim McGraw..." [Listen To Full Answer]

You guys self-prodcued the new album. How did you find that?

"We've all done individual projects at various times..." [Listen To Full Answer]

What keeps you motivated after so long?

"I think the fact that we are all friends..." [Listen To Full Answer]

You're about to embark on a tour with Whitesnake. How did that come about?

"David Coverdale is always coming along to see our shows..." [Listen To Full Answer]

There seems to be a resurgence of interest in 'arena rock' bands. What do you attribute that to?

"There aren't too many bands like us left..." [Listen To Full Answer]

What can fans expect from the upcoming tour?

"It's a fantastic live show. It spans right through our history..." [Listen To Full Answer]

[Listen To Full Interview]

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