Phil Collen

We're rockin' around the Christmas tree and into a long list of rock stars who are celebrating their birthdays this month.

But bring on the tofurkey!

So what did make the cut of what he was listening to in the '80s?

To enhance or to play straight up?

The Metallica drummer often gets a bad rap.

Def Leppard's Phil Collen joined Loudwire Nights to discuss the band's latest album, the massive 'Drastic Symphonies.'

But he did finally get an invite.

He doesn't see anything promising on the horizon.

Here's how Def Leppard's biggest hit almost didn't make the album.

Puppet show, anyone?