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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (3rd-9th June 2019)

Def Leppard 2018. By dltourhistory

A round up of Def Leppard News with links to stories and updates from this week in the band's history.

An extremely busy week for the band and especially Joe.

2019 TOUR

Def Leppard started their 2019 European tour on 6th June in Solvesborg, Sweden at the Sweden Rock festival.

The band played to over 30,000 fans at the opening show of 2019 and performed a 17 song setlist.

The same 16 songs from the 2018 North American tour were included with the addition of 'Let It Go'.

View the show report for full coverage and the show page for links to many photos, reviews and videos.

Joe Elliott Guest Appearances

On 2nd June Joe once again performed 'PSSOM' with Billy Joel. This time at Madison Square Garden in New York.

This was followed up on 3rd June by a guest appearance at Ian Hunter's 80th birthday concert at the Winery Club in New York.

Joe played 3 song during the show as lead vocalist with Ian's own Rant Band.

Down 'n' Outz Album

During the end of an interview with SiriusXM in New York Joe mentioned his third Down 'n' Outz album would be released in mid October.

The full details of the release have yet to be announced but it will include songs written by Joe and only one cover version.

New Show Announced

A new show was announced for September in Las Vegas, NV. The band will appear at the iHeart Radio Festival alongside old friends Heart and Tim McGraw at T-Mobil Arena just a few weeks after ending their second residency in the same city.

Def Leppard History

The 20th anniversary of the North American release of the 'Euphoria' album took place this week. An album that featured a return to the band's trademark sound.

This week also saw the anniversary of the first show of the 2006 YEAH! tour in Milan, Italy.

Many other anniversaries of major events in the band's history were also remembered this week.

View the various stories from this week below.

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
8th june 2019

DEF LEPPARD Play PSSOM Acoustic On Howard Stern Show (1999 Video)

Def Leppard appeared on The Howard Stern Show in 1999 and a classic video of PSSOM has been posted online.

Te Howard Stern Show posted a video of the band's acoustic performance of 'PSSOM' from July 1999.


Def Leppard News
8th june 2019

10 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release PYROMANIA/ADRENALIZE Deluxe Editions

Def Leppard released Deluxe Editions of their classic Pyromania and Adrenalize albums on this day in 2009 in the UK.

The 10th anniversary of the release of the two Deluxe Editions for 'Pyromania' and 'Adrenalize' albums.


Def Leppard News
8th june 2019

The Story Of Def Leppard's EUPHORIA Album (Released 20 Years Ago)

Def Leppard released their seventh studio album Euphoria on this day in 1999 in the USA and Canada.

The 20th anniversary of the 'Euphoria' albums release in the USA and Canada. Featuring the singles 'Promises' and 'Goodbye'.


Def Leppard News
7th june 2019

DEF LEPPARD 2019 Sweden Rock Media Review/Photos Roundup 1

Def Leppard played a 2019 tour show in Solvesborg, Sweden last night and the first media reviews and photos are available.

A round up of the many media reviews and photos posted from show #1 of the 2019 European tour.


Def Leppard News
7th june 2019

DEF LEPPARD Start 2019 European Tour At SWEDEN ROCK (Show Report)

Def Leppard played the first show of the 2019 European tour last night in Solvesborg, Sweden with 17 songs performed.

A report on the first show of the Def Leppard 2019 tour at Sweden Rock with the full setlist and details of the concert.


Def Leppard News
7th june 2019

8 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Launch MIRRORBALL Live Album/World Tour (Video)

Def Leppard released their first official live album Mirrorball and launched the accompanying world tour on this day in 2011.

The 8th anniversary of the opening night of the 2011 Mirrorball world tour plus the North American album release.


Def Leppard News
6th june 2019

DEF LEPPARD To Play iHeart Radio Festival In LAS VEGAS, NV

Def Leppard have just been announced to play the iHeart Radio Festival in Las Vegas, NV in September.

A new show in Las Vegas, NV was announced. The band will appear at the iHeart Radio Festival alongside many pop and rap acts plus old friends Tim McGraw and Heart.


Def Leppard News
6th june 2019

26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play Don Valley Stadium In Sheffield

Def Leppard played a homecoming show at Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield, England on 6th June 1993.

The 26th anniversary of the band's famous homecoming show at Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield. The largest UK headline show the band have played outside of festivals to over 40,000 fans.


Def Leppard News
5th june 2019

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play Crookes In SHEFFIELD (Classic Review)

Def Leppard played a local show in Sheffield, England on 5th June 1979 and an archive concert review is available to read.

The 40th anniversary of an important early show for the band in Sheffield at Crookes Workingmen's Club. Attended by Geoff Barton and Ross Halfin.


Def Leppard News
4th june 2019

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Says Third DOWN 'N' OUTZ Album Due In OCTOBER

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed yesterday in New York and mentioned the new Down 'n' Outz album release.

During the same chat with SiriusXM show Debatable Joe let slip that the third Down 'n' Outz studio album will be released in October.


Def Leppard News
4th june 2019

JOE ELLIOTT On RRHOF Speech/DEF LEPPARD's Brotherhood

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed yesterday in New York and mentioned the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

When talking to SiriusXM radio Joe discussed the band's friendship and the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction.


Def Leppard News
4th june 2019

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Sings At IAN HUNTER'S 80th Birthday Show (Video)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott performed with Mott The Hoople's Ian Hunter in New York last night as part of his 80th birthday celebrations.

Joe followed up his MSG appearance by singing 3 songs with Ian Hunter's Rant band during his 80th birthday show also in New York. Ian turned 80 on 3rd June.


Def Leppard News
4th june 2019

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Performs PSSOM With BILLY JOEL In New York

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott performed with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden in New York on 2nd June with video available.

Joe appeared on stage with Billy Joel for a second time to perform 'PSSOM' at New York's Madison Square Garden arena.


Def Leppard News
4th june 2019

20 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform PROMISES Live On UK TV (Video)

Def Leppard performed Promises live on UK TV show TFI Friday on this day in 1999 and video is available.

The 20th anniversary of the band's live TV performance of 'Promises' on Channel 4 ahead of the 'Euphoria' album release.


Def Leppard News
3rd june 2019

13 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start YEAH! Tour In Milan (Video)

Def Leppard kicked off their 2006 YEAH! tour in Milan, Italy on this day in 2006 and video footage is available.

The 13th anniversary of the YEAH! tour starting in Milan, Italy at the Gods Of Metal festival. An event headlined by KISS.


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