Pyromania was the third studio album by Def Leppard, released on January 20, 1983. Produced by Robert John “Mutt” Lange, Pyromania was the first album to feature guitarist Phil Collen who replaced founding member Pete Willis. The album was a shift away from the band’s heavy metal roots towards more radio-friendly glam rock and hard rock, finding massive mainstream success. Pyromania charted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, No. 4 on the Canadian RPM Album chart and No. 18 on the U.K. Albums Chart.
Track listing
1. “Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)”
2. “Photograph”
3. “Stagefright”
4. “Too Late for Love”
5. “Die Hard the Hunter”
6. “Foolin'”
7. “Rock of Ages”
8. “Comin’ Under Fire”
9. “Action! Not Words”
10. “Billy’s Got a Gun”
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Pete Willis Photo By: Chris Walter/WireImage/Getty Images
Pyromania was partially recorded with original guitarist Pete Willis, whose rhythm guitar tracks appear on all songs
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100,000 Per Week Photo By: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Pyromania sold six million copies in the U.S. in its original release. About 100,000 copies were sold per week for much of 1983. It has since sold over ten million...
Rock of Ages Photo By: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
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