Dear Def Leppard Fans,
Thank you to all who have expressed interest in Def Leppard. We thought
it might be helpful to let everyone know what the band is currently
doing. Joe Elliott and Rick Savage just traveled from Dublin, Ireland to
meet Phil Collen, Rick Allen and Vivian Campbell in Los Angeles to do
some writing for a new album scheduled for a 1998 release. They are all
in great form, and are very much looking forward to getting right into
the studio to record. 

On a personal note, drummer Rick Allen and his wife Stacy just
celebrated the birth of their first child, Lauren Shane in May.
Look to the Def Leppard website at www.mercuryrecords.com/mercury/artists/def_leppard/def_leppard.html for
additional information. guitarist Phil Collen will be updating everyone from time to time..

 As always, the band truly appreciates all the support and enthusiasmfrom everyone
out there.

Sincerely,

Mercury Records Publicity