The story of Def Leppard

Chapter 1

Sheffield roots and the metal rise

Chapter 2

The Mutt Lange sonic revolution

Chapter 3

Overcoming tragedy and staying together

Chapter 4

Global records and enduring legacy

YOUR GOAL

Master of The story of Def Leppard

Ch 2 · The Mutt Lange sonic revolution

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gus Slide the sound faders to learn how Mutt Lange produced Def Leppard's biggest hits.

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gus After four years of struggle, the band released the landmark Hysteria album.

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gus The 1983 album Pyromania made the band superstars in the United States.

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Fun Fact

Gibberish countdown: The phrase 'Gunter glieben glauchen globen' in 'Rock of Ages' is actually German-sounding gibberish used by producer Mutt Lange.

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Glossary

overdubbing (noun)
The process of recording additional sounds on an existing audio track. Mutt Lange used extensive overdubbing to craft Def Leppard's signature layered vocal harmonies on Pyromania.

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Gossip

Which Hysteria hit is your absolute favorite?

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Quiz

How many singles from Def Leppard's 1987 album Hysteria charted on the US Billboard Hot 100?

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What is the name of the 1981 album that was Def Leppard's first collaboration with producer Mutt Lange?

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Which legendary producer is famous for shaping Def Leppard's polished, multi-layered sound?

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Which Hysteria track became Def Leppard's only song to reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart?

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What gibberish countdown phrase opens Def Leppard's 1983 hit song Rock of Ages?

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Which chart-topping Michael Jackson album kept Def Leppard's Pyromania at the number two spot in 1983?

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Which 1983 Def Leppard album earned a Diamond certification in the US for selling over 10 million copies?

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How many weeks did Def Leppard's landmark album Hysteria spend in the US Top 40 charts?

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