Def Leppard's 'Rejoice' Makes Strong Debut on Billboard Charts
Def Leppard started off 2026 with the release of a new single called "Rejoice," which has garnered excitement from fans of the hard rock band. The song made a strong debut on several Billboard charts in the U.S., coming close to the number one spot on one chart. "Rejoice" entered the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart at number 2, with nearly 1,200 pure purchases in its first week.
Since their first appearance on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart in 2012, Def Leppard has had 18 songs featured on the genre-specific list, with 12 of them reaching the top 10. "Rejoice" achieved a new high for the band by peaking at number 2, surpassing the positions of previous hits like "Kick" and the original "Pour Some Sugar on Me."
Despite not reaching the top spot on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, "Rejoice" also debuted at number 5 on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart, marking another top 10 success for Def Leppard. The song also entered the Digital Song Sales ranking at number 20, setting a new career-best position for the band on that chart.
On the Hot Hard Rock Songs ranking, "Rejoice" debuted at number 22, making it the fourth appearance for Def Leppard on the hard rock tally. While it is not their highest peak on this chart, the band has shown consistent presence on various Billboard charts over the years.