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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (14th-20th October 2019)

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

A week where Joe continued to promote the new Down 'n' Outz album and Vivian was back on tour with Last In Line.

Def Leppard 2020 World Tour

Joe referred to a "full on" touring schedule for Def Leppard in 2020 during one of his many Down 'n' Outz interviews over the past couple of weeks.

With only 15 concerts played in the USA in 2019 the band look set to play a full North American tour in 2020.

Joe also confirmed the band's priority these days are live shows rather than making new music.

Mexico City Festival Rumour

Local fans in Mexico reported that the band might be set to play the 'Domination Mexico' festival show there in May 2020. Suggesting the South American return mentioned by Phil (for 2019) might also happen in 2020.

Next Def Leppard Album/New Songs

Joe also gave more updates on the progress of the next studio album.

He repeated previous news of having a "bunch of" new song ideas alongside those by Sav and Phil plus joint ideas with Phil.

No firm dates for recording the songs or releasing them as a full album were given but he suggested new music would come out in either 2020 or 2021.

Last In Line USA Tour/Vivian's Back Surgery

Vivian revealed he underwent spinal surgery on 2nd October in Los Angeles and that his back had been giving him issues.

He has recovered well enough to resume touring with both Def Leppard (at the Exit 111 Festival) and now Last In Line.

The band started their support shows with UFO this week and continue their own headline dates in Arizona, Texas and Oklahoma.

Last In Line Third Album progress

Vivian also revealed that the third Last In Line album is now up to 80 percent written and should be recorded in January 2020.

Def Leppard History

The 26th anniversary of the 'Retro-Active' album entering the UK chart at Number 6 took place 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
20th october 2019

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On Sin City Residency/Sheffield (Audio)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott appeared on BBC Radio 2 show Sounds Of The 70s earlier today and the full audio is available.

Joe Elliott was interviewed during the BBC Radio 2 show Sounds Of The 70s and spoke about his early life in Sheffield and the recent Vegas Residency. Listen to the full audio.


Def Leppard News
20th october 2019

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 19th October 2019 Playlist/Transcript

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his weekly radio show last night on Planet Rock.

The latest edition of Joe Elliott's weekly radio show on Planet Rock.


Def Leppard News
19th october 2019

JOE ELLIOTT Songs From The Vault 17th October 2019 Playlist/Transcript

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his monthly radio show Songs From The Vault this week on SiriusXM.

The latest edition of Joe Elliott's monthly radio show on SiriusXM.


Def Leppard News
19th october 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE 2019 Houston, TX Photos/Video 1

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and Last In Line played a show in Houston, TX last night with photos/video available.

A show by Vivian's Last In Line band in support of their second album. View photos/video from this show.


Def Leppard News
18th october 2019

JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD's RRHOF Performance With Brian May/Ian Hunter

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed about the new Down 'n' Outz album and mentioned the RRHOF.

Joe Elliott was interviewed about the new Down 'n' Outz album and reflected on the RRHOF ceremony performance and much more. View the full video.


Def Leppard News
18th october 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL On DEF LEPPARD's SIN CITY RESIDENCY/New Fans

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed about the Las Vegas Sin City Residency and audio is available.

Speaking before the Sin City Residency Vivian talked about the show, the band's longevity and new fans.


Def Leppard News
18th october 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE 2019 San Antonio, TX Photos/Video 1

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and Last In Line played a show in San Antonio, TX last night with photos/video available.

A show by Vivian's Last In Line band in support of their second album. View photos/video from this show.


Def Leppard News
17th october 2019

JOE ELLIOTT Comments On New DEF LEPPARD Songs/Next Studio Album

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has been interviewed about the new Down 'n' Outz album and updated on new music.

Joe Elliott was interviewed about the new Down 'n' Outz album and gave another update on the next Def Leppard album and new songs.


Def Leppard News
17th october 2019

JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD Will Have Full On Tour Schedule In 2020

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed by Minnesota radio yesterday about the Down 'n' Outz and mentioned 2020 touring plans.

Joe Elliott talked about Def Leppard's busy touring schedule for 2020 when interviewed about the new Down 'n' Outz album.


Def Leppard News
17th october 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE 2019 Phoenix, AZ Photos/Video 1

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and Last In Line played a show in Phoenix, AZ on 15th October with photos/video available.

A show by Vivian's Last In Line band in support of their second album. View photos/video from this show.


Def Leppard News
16th october 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL On His Spinal Surgery/Health/DEF LEPPARD's Las Vegas Residency

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has been interviewed by US radio and mentioned his recent back surgery.

Vivian Campbell revealed he had recently undergone back surgery and also spoke about the Vegas residency and Last In Line.


Def Leppard News
16th october 2019

8 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play Acoustically At PERTH TELETHON (Video/Photos)

Def Leppard performed Two Steps Behind in Perth, Australia on 16th October 2011 for a local Telethon and video footage is available.

The 8th anniversary of an acoustic performance in Perth, Australia for a Telethon. View photos/video.


Def Leppard News
16th october 2019

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring SLANG Tour To PRAGUE (Video/Photos)

Def Leppard played a show in Prague, Czech Republic on 16th October 1996 during the Slang tour and video footage is available.

The 23rd anniversary of a Slang tour show in Prague, Czech Republic. View rare video footage.


Def Leppard News
16th october 2019

26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's RETRO-ACTIVE Album At Number 6 In UK

Def Leppard's compilation album Retro-Active entered the UK album chart at Number 6 on this day in 1993.

The 26th anniversary of the 'Retro-Active' album entering the UK charts at Number 6.


Def Leppard News
16th october 2019

4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's DANGEROUS Single Premiered/Released

Def Leppard released Dangerous as the second single from their current self titled studio album on this day in 2015.

The 4th anniversary of the 'Dangerous' single being premiered and released ahead of the self-titled album.


Def Leppard News
14th october 2019

JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD Wanted To Take SIN CITY RESIDENCY Show On Tour

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed about the Down 'n' Outz and mentioned the recent Vegas residency.

Joe Elliott was interviewed about the new Down 'n' Outz album and also mentioned the Sin City Residency stage show.


Def Leppard News
14th october 2019

JOE ELLIOTT Says New DEF LEPPARD Music Coming In 2020/2021

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has been interviewed about the new Down 'n' Outz album and mentioned more about new music.

Joe Elliott was interviewed about the new Down 'n' Outz album and also said Def Leppard will likely release new music in 2020 and 2021.


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