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31-Dec-11 - Vivian Campbell facebook - Christmas Song/Slang Reissue Extras? "We had some extra songs we recorded. One in particular had no lyrics and as it was nearly Christmas we goofed-off and made it a spoof song. I believe 'proper' lyrics have since been written."
26-Dec-11 - News - Def Leppard Give Slang Album Reissue Update
Vivian Gives Slang Reissue Update (from 3rd Dec) - More
26-Dec-11 - Rick Allen Tweet - New Def Leppard Album in 2012? - "?HopeSo."
16-Dec-11 - News - Def Leppard End The Mirrorball Tour In London
Joe Elliott Hints New Studio Songs - More
13-Dec-11 - Vivian Campbell facebook - New music in 2012? "I hope there'll be at least one new track released in 2012."
12-Dec-11 - Vivian Campbell facebook - New music in 2012? "I don't expect there to be a new Lepp record in 2012, although perhaps a new track or two. Then again, perhaps not!"
12-Dec-11 - Vivian Campbell facebook - Def Leppard Studio Album in 2012? "New tracks, perhaps. Album, no."
05-Dec-11 - Vivian Campbell facebook - Def Leppard Studio Album in 2012? "If anything, it'll be a few tracks; no album."
05-Dec-11 - Vivian Campbell facebook - Slang Reissue Extra Songs? "Some unheard stuff, too, as far as I know."
03-Dec-11 - Vivian Campbell facebook - Def Lep Xmas Song? "Although we did once record a song called "Heavy Metal Christmas" during the Slang sessions - tongues very firmly in cheeks! It was actually a proper (and rather good!) song but was lacking lyrics - hence the goof-off title. It'll likely see the light of day when we re-release Slang soon."
02-Dec-11 - News - Def Leppard Headed Into The Studio In 2012
Joe Elliott says - "we're going into the studio early next year" - More
22-Nov-11 - News - Phil Collen Birmingham Express And Star Interview
Phil Collen Mentions Slang Reissue/Different Song Versions/Extra Songs - More
15-Sep-11 - News - Vivian Campbell Tulsa World Interview
Vivian Campbell says - "upcoming release expected in 2012" - More
03-Sep-11 - News - Vivian Campbell College Times Interview
Vivian Campbell says band want to - "get back to some more collaborative efforts - on all our future recordings" - More
26-Aug-11 - News - Phil Collen Denver Post Interview
Phil Collen says of new music - "We might do some EPs and downloads." - More
17-Aug-11 - News - Phil Collen/Vivian Campbell Premier Guitar Interview
Phil/Vivian say "No" and "Yes" to new album in 2012. Phil Collen - "We may do a few songs." - More
14-Jul-11 - News - Phil Collen Adelaide Now Interview
Phil Collen says of New Album - "Probably not next year" but "there's always writing going on" - More
24-Jun-11 - News - Rick Allen The Times Leader Interview
Rick Allen says band working on new songs - "new studio album on the horizon." - More
23-Jun-11 - News - Vivian Campbell Hampton Roads Interview
Vivian Campbell says band hope to - "put out another album next year"/May not be full length - More
10-Jun-11 - News - Phil Collen Access Atlanta Interview
Phil Collen says next release may be - "EP or just a few songs" - More
07-Jun-11 - News - Vivian Campbell Artist Direct Interview
Vivian Campbell says new album in 2012 - "not sure if it will be a full-length" - More
05-Jun-11 - News - Joe Elliott ThisIsNottingham Interview
Joe Elliott says the 3 New Mirrorball tracks will be on next album/3-4 New Songs "on the go" - More
24-Mar-11 - News - Vivian Campbell Gibson Guitars Interview
Vivian Campbell says band has - "intention to release a full album of new songs in 2012" - More
02-Mar-11 - News - Billboard Joe Elliott Live Album Article
Joe Elliott says band hope to record 7/8 new songs ready for 2012 release - More
16-Feb-11 - News - Vivian Campbell Braveworlds Interview
Vivian Campbell says he'd like 'High 'n' Dry' sound back - More
16-Jan-11 - News - Joe Elliott RushOnRock Interview
Joe Elliott mentions 2012 Studio Album plans - More
08-Jan-11 - News - Vivian Campbell RushOnRock Interview
Vivian Campbell mentions "career encompassing" Box Set plans - More
07-Jan-11 - News - Joe Elliott 2010 Reuters Video Interview
Joe Elliott mentions Box Set negoiations - More