DEF LEPPARD's Phil Collen Features On New Ricky Warwick Song/Album (Video)

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Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen features on a single/video from the forthcoming new album by Ricky Warwick.

Ricky has announced a new solo album with special guest appearances.

Ricky Warwick New Single/Album

The Almighty/Black Star Riders front man Ricky Warwick has announced a new solo album called 'Fire & Vengeance'.

The album is set to be released on Friday 4th September 2026 via Earache Records on CD/Vinyl and Digital.

The latest single is out this week (15th July) called 'Seek Zen Destroy' and it features guest guitar and backing vocals by Phil Collen.

The very rocking song with a cool guitar solo by Phil can be heard below and is available to stream and buy now.

Phil also preforms in the promo video which was recently shot in Belfast.

Ricky also attended Def Leppard's show at the Belsonic festival in the city.

Singer/Bassist Ray Haller from Sweet Savage, who was also on the bill at Belsonic, has a cameo in the video holding one of the signs.

Listen to the full song (and the album title track) below and view the video via the YouTube link.

Ricky Warwick Solo Albums

Joe Elliott previously co-produced and appeared on Ricky's first solo albums in the early to mid 2000s.

The first one being 'Tattoos And Alibis'.

He also appeared on Ricky's November 2024 single 'All I Want For Christmas...Is Christmas!' and its promo video.

Vivian Campbell played guest guitar and sang backing vocals on five songs for Ricky's second solo album 'Love Many Trust Few' in 2005.

Like the first one it was also co-produced by Joe and Ronan McHugh wth fellow Leppard friends Dick Decent and Emm Gryner also featured.

Visit the Tour News section. For more news on future tour plans.

Visit the Album News section for more news on new music (based on band member quotes).

Ricky Warwick/Phil Collen 2026.

Ricky Warwick - Fire & Vengeance

01 - Fire & Vengeance - (3:51)
02 - Hellbent & Heaven Sent (feat. Doug Aldrich) - (3:35)
03 - Seek Zen Destroy (feat. Phil Collen) - (4:24)
04 - When The King Falls (feat. Charlie Starr) - (4:22)
05 - You Just Lie - (4:07)
06 - The Angels' Share - (4:03)
07 - Last Chance To Dance - (4:47)
08 - Sweet County Down (feat. Darren Holden) - (3:20)
09 - Tumbleweed Town - (4:14)
10 - If You Think Your Country Needs You... - (4:14)

Record Label - Earache Records Ltd
Guest Guitars/Vocals - Phil Collen
Release Date - 4th September 2026
Release Date - 15th July 2026 (Seek Zen Destroy)

Buy 'Fire & Vengeance' Online

Amazon - CD
Amazon - Vinyl
Amazon - MP3

Ricky Warwick/Phil Collen Video Message

Ricky Warwick

"Hey everybody, my new single Seek Zen Destroy is out right now."

"And this fine gentleman is all over it."

"Mr. Phil Collen from Def Leppard."

Phil Collen

"That's right, check it out."

Ricky Warwick

"Playing guitar and singing backing vocals."

"It is legendary. Come on!."

Ricky Warwick Press Release Quotes

Ricky Warwick

"The new album sees him reunite once more with musical partner-in-crime Keith Nelson, the former guitarist with Buckcherry who co-produced, co-wrote and played on 2025’s Blood Ties."

"The album also features guest appearances from alumni of Def Leppard, Blackberry Smoke, Whitesnake and The High Kings."

"Fire And Vengeance finds subtle new musical avenues to explore while never drifting away from the full-throated sound with which Warwick has made his name."