Def Leppard Launch “Diamond Star Halos” Countdown Site

Def Leppard has just revealed a new, mysterious website, diamondstarhalos.com, which features a countdown clock set to reach zero at 5 AM ET on Thursday, May 17th.

While there is no clear intention behind the countdown, many fans are speculating that “Diamond Star Halos” is the name of a new Def Leppard album. There was a report that the band will be debuting the first single from the supposed album when May 17th rolls around.

Last summer, Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliot teased at new music being in the works to bring the band up to legendary status.

“Y’know, we’ve always said that what we’ve got to try and achieve before we kick it all in the head or we’re gone is to be bracketed among the greats: Lennon-McCartney, Jagger-Richards, Ray Davies, Pete Townshend,” the singer said. “We probably never will, but we’re never gonna stop trying. We’re not interested in trying to be some second division, ‘Oh, that’ll do’ kind of thing. It’s like if somebody fails climbing Mount Everest, if they’re that desperate then they’ll try again next year. That’s how we feel about what we do, so we’re just gonna try our best, again, and keep going for it.”

Def Leppard is set to embark on their highly-anticipated summer tour with Motley Crue, Poison, and Joan Jett on thJune 16.

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