Old Article (2002): Def Leppard records with Britney team
Hard rock veterans Def Leppard's collaboration with the production team behind hits by *NSync and Britney Spears will arrive in stores in July.
Island Records announced the group will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the release of "X" on July 30.
The new album sees the group teamed with various producers, including sessions at Joe Elliott's Dublin home conducted by longtime band associate Pete Woodruffe. Aerosmith producer Marty Frederickson oversaw sessions in Los Angeles.