ALBUM REVIEW: Def Leppard – Diamond Star Halos


Seven years after their previous, eponymously titled, album Def Leppard are back with Diamond Star Halos (UMG). It is a long gap between records and right from the off their trademark arena-ready hard rock is in full swing in ‘Take What You Want’ – with it’s crunching chords and touches of On Through The Night. The first three tracks conform to their trademark sound, with the seventies-inspired, glam stomper ‘Kick’ one of the highlights – they have compensated for the familiarity by stuffing it full of hooks. ‘Fire It Up’ is a hard rocker with a slinky little riff and daft and hackneyed lyrics designed purely for a singalong.

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Foo Fighters, Robert Plant, Zac Brown Band, Daryl Hall & John Oates, John Fogerty, ZZ Top Booked for Bourbon and Beyond 2019


Bourbon & Beyond, The World’s Largest Bourbon Festival, has expanded to three days in 2019 and has announced full list Bands, Bourbon Lineup and Onsite Food Vendors for the destination festival. Taking place September 20, 21 & 22 In Louisville, KY, at the newly created Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center. Featuring Foo Fighters, Robert Plant And The Sensational Space Shifters, Zac Brown Band, Daryl Hall & John Oates, John Fogerty, and ZZ Top. Plus one-of-a-kind bourbon and culinary experiences, featuring master distillers and celebrity chefs.Continue reading