Flashback Interview: JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD’s X (2002): “Technology Has Finally Caught Up

Dive into the world of Def Leppard with Joe Elliott in 2002 as he shares his thoughts on the band’s new album X. In this interview, Joe discusses the creative process behind X, addressing criticisms and misconceptions about the album. He delves into the band’s evolution in sound, exploring how they’ve maintained their unique rock identity while experimenting with new styles. Get an insider’s perspective on what makes X stand out and why it remains an important part of Def Leppard’s legacy.

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Stig G. Nordahl
Stig is the founder and the president of Metal Express Radio, based out of Oslo, Norway. He has been around doing Metal radio since the mid-eighties. In fact, running Metal Express Radio takes almost all of his time. Is it worth it...? "Most times, yes," Stig says. "My philosophy is to try to give all Metal releases a fair chance to get promoted in one way or another. As you can imagine, it can be an arduous task to listen through about 20 albums every week! Still, I know we have the best METAL dedicated radio on this planet, and that is a reward in and of itself. I hope one day the whole Metal community can and will make listening to Metal Express Radio part of their daily rituals! Yeah, right..."
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