21 Tours + 6 Fests Announced This Week
Discover the latest rock and metal tours and festivals, including Pearl Jam's tour coinciding with their album release.
Rick Allen
10 Bands Who Overcame Huge Tragedies
Inspiring tales of artists who’ve triumphed over devastation.
Rick Allen Says 1984 Car Crash Prepared Him for Florida Assault
"I don't think he knew who I was," drummer said of teenage assailant.
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen Gives Health Update One Month After Florida Attack
The incident occured on March 13.
Def Lep Drummer's Statement on Florida Assault
He was attacked outside of a hotel last week.
Def Lep Drummer Assaulted Outside Hotel
It is said Allen sustained an injury as well.
Def Leppard Drummer Opens Up on Mars' Crue Retirement
The two toured together quite heavily last year.
Musicians Who Refuse To Eat Turkey On Thanksgiving
These rock and metal musicians have various reasons for not eating turkey on Thanksgiving.
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen Recalls Phil Collins’ Letter of Encouragement After Losing His Arm
Allen received the letter while still in the hospital in 1985.
Rick Allen Says He Nearly Lost Both Arms in Car Wreck
Def Leppard drummer looks back at 1984 accident that led to amputation.
Def Leppard Auction Goes Inside Rick Allen’s Arm Loss
Drummer’s former girlfriend Miriam Barendsen decides to part with ‘80s mementos to help fund animal-rescue program.
Fan Letters Inspired Def Leppard’s Rick Allen to Keep Drumming
"I didn't wanna do this anymore," drummer recalls thinking after 1984 car crash. "And then I started getting these letters from all over the world."