97 - Top 5: Def Leppard Songs

Episode 97: Def Leppard – NWOBHM Roots, Glam Metal Dominance & Nostalgia Gunter gleiben glauchen globen! We're talking about the NWOBHM legends, Def Leppard! You read that right... forgotten by many, this Sheffield powerhouse was heavily involved in that magical era defining the term "Heavy Metal." Granted, they've given elitists more than enough reason to forget their Metal roots over the decades, but their early impact is not to be slept on. In this episode, we break down: • NWOBHM Origins: Honoring their heavy roots on On Through the Night and High 'n' Dry before world domination took over. • Childhood Discoveries: Jason shares nostalgia-fueled stories of discovering Def Leppard back in 1983 via Casey Kasem and classic Friday Night Videos airings. • Movie Soundtracks & First Exposures: DLo breaks down his introduction to the band through "Two Steps Behind" on the legendary Last Action Hero Soundtrack. • Massive Multi-Platinum Era: Exploring the Mutt Lange production polish, the unstoppable juggernauts Pyromania and Hysteria, and how they reshaped rock radio forever. Let us know your favorite Def Leppard songs at our Linktree below! --- Musical Guest: Difficult Henry – "Rapture" --- Links & Resources: • The Metal List Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MetalListPodcast • Def Leppard Official Website: https://www.defleppard.com/ • Def Leppard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defleppard/ • Def Leppard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/defleppard Theme Song: Godhammered • Godhammered Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Godhammered