PHIL COLLEN (DEF LEPPARD) and SIMON LAFFY (GIRL) discuss new MANRAZE 5-CD boxset, new music, more

Phil Collen is the longtime iconic guitarist for Def Leppard. Phil and Def Leppard were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2019, have done tours around the world, and have had worldwide sales of more than 100 million records. Simon Laffy is known for his time (with Phil) as the bassist in the short-lived but influential English band Girl. Simon is also the author of three novels of historical fiction influenced by a large family history of military service. And the third member of Manraze, Paul Cook, is the legendary drummer for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, pioneering punk band The Sex Pistols. Paul and The Pistols were responsible for changing the sound and attitude of the entire musical landscape, with their influence still being felt today. Back in 2004, Phil, Simon and Paul joined together to form a raw rock and roll band called ManRaze. On May 29th, 2026, ManRaze, along with Cherry Red Records, released a 5-CD complete recordings boxset called Lock, Stock & Barrel. In this interview, Phil Collen and Simon Laffy discuss details about their new Manraze boxset and what might be coming from Manraze in regard to more original material and touring. Simon also discusses his career as an author and how it might influence his songwriting. Phil, of course, tells us what's coming next for Def Leppard, including his thoughts on playing Wacken Open Air for the first time! There is also talk about books, travels to India, power trios, Delta Deep, EDM, and much more! Facebook:   / manrazeofficial   Order the boxset here: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/manraze-l... "I Surrender" lyric video:    • MANRAZE - 'I Surrender' Lyric Video