Def Leppard Unleash “Rejoice”: New Single

January 22, 2026 rocknews

Global rock icons Def Leppard have released their electrifying new single “Rejoice” today – a powerful, chant-driven anthem that marks their first new music in recent years. The track arrives just ahead of the band’s highly anticipated return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency, kicking off February 3, 2026 and running through February 28, 2026.

“Rejoice” is available now on all streaming platforms via EMI Records. Watch the official lyric video here.

Lead singer Joe Elliott shared the song’s origin: “This song’s been an amazing journey from concept to conclusion. I said to Phil [Collen] one day, ‘I’ve got this idea for a lyric where the narrator is at absolute rock bottom and wants to rise up to a higher level. Do you have a musical piece that might match with that?’ And he said, ‘As it happens, yes I do.’”

Guitarist Phil Collen added: “I had this riff, this idea for a song a while ago actually, so when Joe came to me I created this drum loop based with a tribal sound and it fit perfectly with this other arrangement I had. I sent it to Joe and it was like magic – he sang straight over the top of it. And that’s how the song was formed. Then we gave it to Ronan [McHugh] who’d done a proper drum loop with different sounds. It all started gelling and just sounded like a powerful chant. We love it. It’s hard rock for us. It’s got a bit more of an ‘oomph’ than stuff we’ve been doing for a while. It’s kind of magical.”

Fans attending the Las Vegas residency can expect to hear “Rejoice” live alongside timeless hits from Def Leppard’s legendary catalog in a brand-new, high-energy production. This marks the band’s triumphant return to The Colosseum following sold-out residencies in 2019 and 2013. Tickets are available now via Ticketmaster.com/defleppard.

Def Leppard 2026 UK & Europe Tour: Special Guests Extreme

Following the Las Vegas run, Def Leppard head across the Atlantic for a major UK and Europe tour in June and July 2026, featuring special guests Extreme (unless otherwise noted). Highlights include:

A headline show at London’s iconic The O2
The band’s first Paris performance in nearly 30 years

The tour promises stadium-sized energy with a setlist blending new tracks like “Rejoice” with massive classics (“Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Photograph,” “Hysteria,” and more). For full dates, venues, and tickets, visit www.defleppard.com.

Why “Rejoice” Is a Game-Changer

With its tribal drum loops, soaring chants, and uplifting message of rising from rock bottom, “Rejoice” delivers the classic Def Leppard sound – polished hard rock with anthemic hooks – while adding fresh intensity. It’s the perfect teaser for what fans can expect live in Las Vegas and on the upcoming European run.

FAQs About Def Leppard’s “Rejoice,” Las Vegas Residency & 2026 Tour

When was “Rejoice” released?

January 22, 2026 – available now on all streaming platforms.

When does the Las Vegas residency start?

February 3, 2026 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, running through February 28, 2026.

Where can I buy tickets for the Las Vegas shows?

Ticketmaster.com/defleppard – secure your seats now.

What about the UK/Europe tour?

June and July 2026, with Extreme as special guests. Includes The O2 London and Paris (first show in nearly 30 years). Full dates and tickets at www.defleppard.com.

Will “Rejoice” be performed live?

Yes – expect to hear the new single during the Las Vegas residency and on the 2026 tour.

Def Leppard are back in full force in 2026 – new music, a spectacular Las Vegas residency, and a massive UK/Europe tour. Stream “Rejoice” today, grab your tickets, and get ready to celebrate with one of rock’s most enduring legends. Let’s rejoice!