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DEF LEPPARD 2018 News Recap Part 1 (January)

Def Leppard 2018. By dltourhistory

Welcome to recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2018 starting with the month of January.

Another year for the band is about to end and these updates will look back at the major events that took place over the last 12 months.

Featuring links to past news stories.

2018 became one of the band's most successful touring years for decades with 83 shows played on the main world tour and 84 in total throughout the year.

The tour was announced on 19th January with dates confirmed in the USA, Canada and 11 headline shows in the UK and Ireland.

This would soon become 12 as an extra London show was added.

On the same day most of the band's catalogue of albums were made available for the first time on all major streaming and digital platforms after the dispute with Universal Records had been resolved. All songs were newly remastered for the digital/streaming formats.

As you can see a pretty slow month for Def Leppard news!...

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).


Def Leppard News
31st January 2018

JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD's RECORD STORE DAY 2018/Vinyl Box Set Releases

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed and mentioned some new upcoming releases by the band.

Joe Elliott revealed plans for the band's 2018 Record Store Day vinyl release and more about a vinyl box set.


Def Leppard News
29th January 2018

PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD Have Started Their Next Album

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen has been interviewed about the G3 tour and mentioned the next album.

Phil Collen revealed the band had started work on their next album.


Def Leppard News
29th January 2018

DEF LEPPARD Confirmed For LONDON Teenage Cancer Trust Show

Def Leppard have been announced to play a concert at the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust in March.

Def Leppard confirmed their appearance at the Teenage Cancer Trust concert series in March at the Royal Albert Hall.


Def Leppard News
28th January 2018

JOE ELLIOTT Gives More DEF LEPPARD UK Hysteria Tour Details

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed by talkSPORT radio on 25th January about the 2018 UK Hysteria tour and the full audio is available.

Joe Elliott talked more about the band's upcoming UK tour and revealed setlist plans that would be changed by the time the tour happened.


Def Leppard News
26th January 2018

JOE ELLIOTT/RICK SAVAGE Revisit SHEFFIELD Spoon Factory On THE ONE SHOW

Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Rick Savage appeared on the BBC's The One Show earlier tonight and video/photos are available.

Joe Elliott and Rick Savage visited and performed at the Spoon Factory rehearsal room for BBC TV. Their first time playing music there since 1979.


Def Leppard News
26th January 2018

DEF LEPPARD Add SSE Arena Wembley Show To HYSTERIA & More Tour

Def Leppard have today added a second London show to their 2018 UK/Ireland Hysteria & More tour which went on sale earlier today.

Def Leppard added a second London show on their UK tour as tickets went on sale and the first show at The O2 Arena sold out in under one hour.


Def Leppard News
26th January 2018

PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP's EAST COAST LIVE 2CD/DVD Released Today

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen's side band Delta Deep have today released their East Coast Live album on 2CD/DVD and digital.

Phil Collen's band Delta Deep finally released their long-awaited live album which had been recorded in 2016 in the USA.


Def Leppard News
25th January 2018

PHIL COLLEN On DEF LEPPARD's 2018/2019 Tour/New Rick Savage Song

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was recently interviewed and mentioned the world tour and info on new songs.

Phil Collen revealed the band were working on a new song written by Rick Savage. This would end up being released in late 2018 (with a video just in time for...tomorrow).


Def Leppard News
25th January 2018

JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD's Vinyl Box Set/Archive Release Plans

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed and mentioned the band's plans for a vinyl box set.

Joe Elliott revealed plans for a vinyl box set release featuring rare and archive material.


Def Leppard News
24th January 2018

PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD Will Tour The World In 2019 (Audio)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen has said the band will expand their touring worldwide in 2019 during a new radio special.

Phil Collen revealed the band would tour into 2019.


Def Leppard News
23rd January 2018

JOE ELLIOTT On How DEF LEPPARD's Streaming Deal Was Done

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed about the digital rights deal and 2018 tour announcement.

Joe Elliott talked yet again about the band's digital/streaming deal and how it came about.


Def Leppard News
22nd January 2018

JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD's Music Catalogue Being Streamed (Audio)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed on 19th January by Ohio radio and the full audio is available.

Joe Elliott talked more about the band's digital catalogue release when on his press tour in the USA.


Def Leppard News
20th January 2018

JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD To Release Steve Clark/Pete Willis Era Show

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed yesterday in New York and the full video is available.

During Joe Elliott's New York press tour he revealed plans to release the 1980 show in Oxford, England which featured the lineup of Steve Clark and Pete Willis.


Def Leppard News
19th January 2018

DEF LEPPARD Announce 2018 HYSTERIA & More UK Tour/US Tour

Def Leppard have just announced their 2018 UK and North American tours with Journey and Cheap Trick which starts in May.

The 2018 Def Leppard/Journey North American tour was announced alongside a UK and Ireland Hysteria & More tour...and the digital/streaming news.


Def Leppard News
19th January 2018

DEF LEPPARD's Lost Session Live EP/Studio Albums Now On iTunes/Spotify

Def Leppard's music has now been added to digital services today including a lost session live EP.

Def Leppard's back catalogue was finally released on digital/streaming platforms and included a long lost iTunes only live EP recorded in 2006.


Def Leppard News
18th January 2018

JOE ELLIOTT In New York To Announce DEF LEPPARD Tour With NEAL SCHON

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott is currently in New York City to announce the 2018 tour alongside members of Journey.

Joe Elliott arrived in New York ahead of the Def Leppard/Journey tour announcement.


Def Leppard News
16th January 2018

DEF LEPPARD's 2012/2013 Re-Records Removed From Spotify/iTunes

Def Leppard's three re-recorded versions of classic songs have been removed from Spotify and iTunes.

Def Leppard's 2012/2013 re-records were removed from Spotify and online retailers suggesting an imminent digital music announcement.


Def Leppard News
16th January 2018

PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD Planning Two Year World Tour

Def Leppard's upcoming world tour will be played over two years in 2018 and 2019 according to a new Phil Collen interview.

Phil Collen suggested during an interview that the upcoming tour would last or up to two years.


Def Leppard News
15th January 2018

DEF LEPPARD Tease 2018 HYSTERIA World Tour Announcement

Def Leppard have teased an announcement of the 2018 Hysteria world tour which is due later this week.

Def Leppard teased an announcement which turned out to be more related to the digital/streaming deal than an actual full blown Hysteria (and possible 'In The Round') world tour.


Def Leppard News
15th January 2018

DEF LEPPARD's 2018 North American Tour To Be Announced This Week

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell attended the CES show in Las Vegas and gave an update on the 2018 tour announcement.

Vivian Campbell revealed that the 2018 tour announcement would come later in the week during his appearance at the annual NAMM convention in California.


Def Leppard News
14th January 2018

Guitarist Neal Schon Says DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY Tour Coming Soon

The Def Leppard 2018 tour with Journey is still on and will be announced soon according to their guitarist Neal Schon.

Journey's Neal Schon caused further confusion by contradicting Rick and saying a Def Leppard/Journey tour would be announced very soon.


Def Leppard News
13th January 2018

RICK ALLEN Says DEF LEPPARD Not Touring With JOURNEY In 2018

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was recently interviewed in New York and gave an update on the 2018 tour.

Rick Allen caused some confusion by suggesting Def Leppard would not in fact be touring with Journey after a question about the 2018 tour on New York radio.


Def Leppard News
12th January 2018

RICK ALLEN Says DEF LEPPARD's Digital Rights Deal Has Been Done

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen appeared on New York television earlier today and spoke about the band's digital music rights.

Rick Allen revealed that a deal had been done with Universal Records to end their dispute and add Def Leppard's music to digital platforms.


Def Leppard News
12th January 2018

PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP Open G3 Tour In SEATTLE, WA (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show on the G3 Tour in Seattle, WA last night and photos/video are available

Phil Collen's band Delta Deep began an extensive tour with G3 alongside Joe Satriani and John Petrucci.


Def Leppard News
11th January 2018

DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Talks About His STEVE CLARK Painting

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was recently interviewed about his artwork and mentioned his new Steve Clark painting.

Rick Allen unveiled his Steve Clark tribute portrait which was included in his 'Legends' series.


Def Leppard News
9th January 2018

PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP Release BLACK COFFEE Live Single (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and his Delta Deep band have today released the second single from their East Coast Live album.

Phil Collen's band Delta Deep released the first taste of their upcoming live album/concert DVD with a new single and video.


Def Leppard News
9th January 2018

DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Plays Show With Lauren Monroe In Los Angeles

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen played a rare solo show with his wife in Los Angeles on 6th January with photos/video available.

Drummer Rick Allen played a solo show with his wife Lauren Monroe's band in California.


Def Leppard News
8th January 2018

DEF LEPPARD Guitarist STEVE CLARK Died 27 Years Ago Today In London

Def Leppard guitarist Steve Steamin' Clark passed away 27 years ago on this day in 1991 in London, England.

The 27th anniversary of Steve Clark's death in 1991 was marked again by fans around the world.


Def Leppard News
6th January 2018

JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD Will Play The UK On 2018 World Tour

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott appeared on Planet Rock on New Year's Eve and mentioned some 2018 tour news.

Joe gave more news about the upcoming tour during his radio show assuring UK fans there would be UK dates as well as new music being recorded by the Down 'n' Outz.


Visit the January 2018 News Section to view all the news stories in full.


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