Def Leppard have signed to earMusic for the release of their 11th studio album.
The label will release the self-titled album worldwide (excluding North America and Japan) on October 30. It is the band's first record since 2008's Songs From The Sparkle Lounge.
Max Vaccaro (pictured), GM at EarMusic, said: “Def Leppard shaped the post-'70s history of rock music through a list of hits that is just incredible. Every time we were looking at the Def Leppard logo on a magazine or a tour poster we kept telling ourselves, This band should be on our label. Words can't express the pride and sense of responsibility we feel now that the band has decided to work with us for such an important album in their glorious career.”
Jonathan Green of earMusic UK added: “I grew up near Sheffield at the same time they put the city on the worldwide music map, and having worked with them on their two most recent consecutive Top 5 UK albums, it’s great to have them joining us at EarMusic with one of their strongest albums.”
Henry Semmence, MD of Absolute Label Services commented: “Another great signing for EarMusic. We are really looking to forward to working with this iconic British rock band who have delivered a fantastic new album.”
The UK will also see a CD fanpack release of the album in conjunction with Classic Rock magazine. The Def Leppard Fanpack will include the new album, with a bonus exclusive track, collectable art cards, a Def Leppard metal keyring, and a 116-page magazine featuring new interviews with all five band members, a track-by-track guide to the LP, and new photos.