Joe told "The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show": "What we've done is we've reworked 16 of our most symphonic songs and done them with the Royal Philharmonic. Produced by DEF LEPPARD, Ronan McHugh and Nick Patrick (producer of the following RPO/orchestral albums - Elvis, Roy Orbison, BEACH BOYS and Buddy Holly) with arrangements by Eric Gorfain ( Neil Diamond, Ryan Adams, Christina Aguilera). The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was recorded at Abbey Road in March 2022. So we had it ready to go the following year, which is now." We were in Abbey Road recording this record without telling anybody. And then with the COVID, we did the new record … It's only nine months ago now. And, obviously, because we were touring, we were sidetracked. At different points you can hear vocalist Joe Elliott dueting with his younger self.Īsked by BBC Radio 2's "The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show"how the "Drastic Symphonies" project came about, Elliott said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We first discussed this - it was put on our plate by some grownups about four years ago. The album includes new vocals and guitars which culminates in stunningly beautiful symphonic arrangements. By and large, they have intertwined the audio from the original tapes and performed them alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. May 2023 will see rock and classical royalty unite on a brand-new euphoric album titled "Drastic Symphonies" - DEF LEPPARD's greatest produced tracks dramatically reimagined and sounding larger and more exhilarating than ever before, teamed with London's iconic Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.ĭEF LEPPARD have deconstructed and rebuilt not only some of their most well-known tracks but also some of their hidden gems as well. Please note pre-sale access does not guarantee tickets.Ĭan't make it to the gig? Tickets for a one-of-a-kind livestream are available now through Veeps. on May 10 to receive exclusive ticket pre-sale access. To get access to the pre-sale and improve your chances of getting tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime intimate performance, fans can pre-order a copy of "Drastic Symphonies" on any format from the official DEF LEPPARD U.K. However, there is also a special pre-sale from 9:00 a.m. Tickets for The Leadmill go on general sale at 9:00 a.m. clubs alive…and to coincide with the release of our symphonic record, 'Drastic Symphonies', on the 19th of May. "The net proceeds from the evening will go directly to Music Venue Trust in an effort to keep U.K. "We know there are a lot of small music venues struggling across the U.K., so we wanted to give back to what gave to us. "When thinking of a warm-up, it made sense to do a special set at The Leadmill, in the city where it all started. "We are ecstatic to be starting the European leg of our world tour at home at Bramall Lane! music venues.ĭEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott says: "Sheffield is in the very DNA of this band! Net proceeds from ticket sales from The Leadmill show will be donated to Music Venue Trust who diligently work to help struggling U.K. music scene and is among many of the small U.K. The setlist will be for one night only - unique to this show and different to the setlist the band will play three days later, when they start the European tour at a sold-out Sheffield United's Bramall Lane on Monday, May 22.ĭEF LEPPARD is looking to shine a light on The Leadmill, a vital part of the Sheffield and national U.K. It will be the most intimate show the band has played in the U.K. It will be a huge night for fans of the band who get the chance to hear the band's extraordinary stadium-style catalog in a club setting. The 850-capacity venue will be treated to a must-see performance from one of Britain's greatest-ever rock bands. On the eve of the band's biggest-ever European tour and the launch of new album, "Drastic Symphonies", DEF LEPPARD is set to play a one-off club show at the iconic Sheffield venue The Leadmill. In what will be one of the live events of 2023, DEF LEPPARD is coming home.
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