When Phil Collen was growing up in London in the 1960s, comic books weren’t as popular as they were in the U.S. But the Def Leppard guitarist was a fan anyway. “Some of the news agents would sell ...

As a teen in England, Phil Collen was obsessed with all things American. The music, be it rock or blues, were major influences, but of particular interest to the guitarist of heavy metal glam band Def ...

Vault and Def Leppard have announced a special zero comic book issue ahead of Hysteria, the forthcoming graphic novel co-written by Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Eliot Rahal, drawn by Alex ...

"Animal," for instance, took three years to finish — and at one point, in order to hang onto a vocal take from singer Joe Elliott, the band and producer Mutt Lange opted to scrap the entire backing ...

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen named the song on the 1987 album Hysteria that used to make him “cringe” – although he’s over it now. The record took three years to complete amid issues including a ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook When they’re not on a global tour, Def Leppard is busy making comics. Tuesday, the iconic rock ...

Def Leppard is, from left, Rick Allen, Joe Elliott, Vivian Campbell, Phil Collen and Rick Savage. DEF LEPPARD With: Poison and Cheap Trick. When: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Where: New Orleans Arena.

What an animal: Collen co-wrote the appropriately titled Vault Comics title about a demonic guitar. By Borys Kit Senior Film Writer As a teen in England, Phil Collen was obsessed with all things ...