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DEF LEPPARD 2020 News Recap Part 3 MARCH

Def Leppard 2020. Def Leppard 2020

A recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2020 continuing with the month of March.

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.

A month in which the band released the first of tow box sets with 'The Early Years 79-81' that included an unreleased live show from April 1980.

The 'London To Vegas' box set was later postponed from late April to late May as the Coronavirus pandemic started o affect live shows and releases worldwide.

A 'Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame' live EP was announced for Record Store Day in April alongside an EP by the Down 'n' Outz.

This was later moved to June (and eventually released in August/October).

The 'Domination Mexico' festival was postponed to 2021 with Def Leppard's appearance cancelled.

The first show of 2020 to be called off.

Other major anniversaries also took place including the 40th of the 'On through The Night' album.


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 march 2020

RICK SAVAGE On Def Leppard's ADRENALIZE Album (1992/2015)

Def Leppard bassist Rick Savage was interviewed in September 2015 by Mick Wall and he reflected on the 1992 Adrenalize album.

Archive interview quotes by Rick Savage talking about the 'Adrenalize' album.


Def Leppard News
31st march 2020

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP In Northampton, MA (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show in Northampton, MA on 31st March 2016 and photos/video are available.

The 4th anniversary of a Phil Collen/Delta Deep show. View live footage.


Def Leppard News
22nd march 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 28th March 2020 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
29th march 2020

1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD Inducted Into The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Def Leppard were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Brooklyn, NY on this day in 2019 with five songs also performed.

The first anniversary of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony in New York.


Def Leppard News
29th march 2020

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album 2x Platinum In The UK

Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified 2 times platinum in the UK on this day in 1989.

The 31st anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album being certified 2 x platinum in the UK.


Def Leppard News
29th march 2020

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ON THROUGH THE NIGHT Album At #15 In UK

Def Leppard's classic debut album On Through The Night reached Number 15 on the UK Top 100 chart on this day in 1980.

The 40th anniversary of the On Through The Night album peaking at Number 15 in the UK.


Def Leppard News
28th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD HITS VEGAS/HYSTERIA AT THE O2 Digital Films/Video Previews

Def Leppard will release the Hits Vegas Live At Planet Hollywood and Hysteria At The O2 shows as digital live videos in May with previews available.

Both films from the upcoming 'London To Vegas' box set are now available as separate digital downloads.


Def Leppard News
28th march 2020

2 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Is Northern Ireland Hospice Ambassador

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was honoured on this day in 2018 at the Northern Ireland Hospice in Belfast.

The 2nd anniversary of Vivian Campbell being made an ambassador for the NI Hospice in his native Belfast.


Def Leppard News
28th march 2020

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP Start East Coast Tour (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show in Washington D.C. on 28th March 2016 and photos/video are available.

The 4th anniversary of a Phil Collen show with Delta Deep. Watch video footage.


Def Leppard News
28th march 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release ARMAGEDDON IT Single In UK

Def Leppard released their classic Armageddon It single 32 years ago on this day in 1988 in the UK.

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Armageddon It' sigle being released in the UK.


Def Leppard News
27th march 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Tour In NEW JERSEY (Photo Gallery)

Def Leppard played a Pyromania tour show in East Rutherford, NJ on this day in 1983 with rare photos available.

The 37th anniversary of a 'Pyromania' tour show in New Jersey with rare media photos available.


Def Leppard News
27th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD Release RUN RIOT Video/Digital Single From Hysteria At The O2

Def Leppard have today released the digital single Run Riot from the upcoming Hysteria At The O2 live album.

'Run Riot' was released as a digital download/steam and as a video on YouTube from 'Hysteria At The O2'.


Def Leppard News
27th march 2020

1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform PSSOM/HYSTERIA On U.S. TV Shows (Video)

Def Leppard performed live on two U.S. TV shows on this day in 2019 to promote the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction.

The first anniversary of two U.S. TV performances promoting the RRHOF Induction. Watch video footage.


Def Leppard News
27th march 2020

5 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD UK Tour Announced/Album Title Revealed

Def Leppard announced their 2015 UK tour on this day in 2015 and revealed the title of the current studio album.

The 5th anniversary of a UK Tour and album title announcement in 2015 for the 'Def Leppard' album.


Def Leppard News
27th march 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Sayreville, NJ (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Sayreville, NJ on 27th March 2011 with video footage available.

The 9th anniversary of a show by Thin Lizzy featuring guest guitarist Vivian Campbell.


Def Leppard News
27th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD's DOMINATION MEXICO Festival Show For 1st May Postponed

Def Leppard's 1st May appearance at the Domination Mexico festival has now been postponed by the organisers.

The 1st May show in Mexico City was cancelled by the organisers.


Def Leppard News
26th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD's LONDON TO VEGAS DVD/Blu-ray/CD Release Moved To May

Def Leppard's new London To Vegas box set and live albums will now be released in late May due to the global situation.

The 'London To Vegas' box set was moved to late May due to the current virus outbreak situation.


Def Leppard News
26th march 2020

1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform 2 Songs/Talk RRHOF On Howard Stern Show (Video)

Def Leppard appeared on the Howard Stern show on this day in 2019 and performed two songs live in studio.

The first anniversary of the band's interview and performance on the Howard Stern show to promote the RRHOF Induction.


Def Leppard News
26th march 2020

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ON THROUGH THE NIGHT North American Release

Def Leppard released their debut album On Through The Night 40 years ago today on 26th March 1980 in the USA and Canada.

The 40th anniversary of the 'On Through The Night' album's North American release.


Def Leppard News
26th march 2020

32 Years Ago HYSTERIA Becomes DEF LEPPARD's First US Top Ten Hit

Def Leppard's classic Hysteria single reached Number 10 on the Billboard Top 100 chart on this day in 1988.

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Hysteria' single becoming the band's first U.S. Top Ten single.


Def Leppard News
25th march 2020

2 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Rocked The Royal Albert Hall In LONDON

Def Leppard played their first full live show at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England on this day in 2018.

The 2nd anniversary of the Teenage Cancer Trust show in London, England. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
22nd march 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 21st March 2020 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
22nd march 2020

7 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Begin VIVA! HYSTERIA Las Vegas Residency

Def Leppard kicked off their 11 date VIVA! Hysteria residency in Las Vegas, NV on this day in 2013.

The 7th anniversary of the start of the VIVA! Hysteria residency in Las Vegas, NV.


Def Leppard News
21st march 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Album Certified GOLD In USA

Def Leppard's classic Pyromania album was certified Gold in the USA on this day in 1983.

The 37th anniversary of the 'Pyromania' album being certified Gold in the USA.


Def Leppard News
21st march 2020

3 Years Ago THE DEF LEPPARD E.P. Record Store Day 2017 Release Announced

Def Leppard announced the release of The Def Leppard E.P. for Record Store Day on this day in 2017.

The 3rd anniversary of the 2017 Record Store Day announcement and reissue of The Def Leppard E.P. as a 12 inch vinyl.


Def Leppard News
20th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD's THE EARLY YEARS 79-81 Box Set Now Available (Listen)

Def Leppard's new 5 disc The Early Years 79-81 box set is now available worldwide and can be streamed online.

The 64 tracks 'The Early Years 79-81' box set was released worldwide including reissues of the band's first two studio albums and 3 discs of rarities and live material.


Def Leppard News
20th march 2020

5 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Announce HYSTERIA On The High Seas Cruise

Def Leppard announced the Hysteria On The High Seas cruise for January 2016 on this day in 2015.

The 5th anniversary of the announcement of the 'Hysteria On The High Seas' cruise for January 2016...which in the end did not turn out so well.


Def Leppard News
19th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL On His Guitars/Last In Line (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was interviewed in early 2019 to promote the Last In Line II album and video is now available.

A video interview with Vivian was posted online recorded in early 2019 as his Last In Line II album was released.


Def Leppard News
19th march 2020

7 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release Re-Recorded Version Of HYSTERIA

Def Leppard released a new re-recorded version of Hysteria on this day in 2013 ahead of their first Las Vegas residency.

The 7th anniversary of the re-recorded version of 'Hysteria' being released as a digital single.


Def Leppard News
18th march 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start U.S. PYROMANIA Tour w/ BILLY SQUIER In Atlanta

Def Leppard played their first American show with Phil Collen in the band during the Pyromania tour on this day in 1983 in Atlanta, GA.

The 37th anniversary of the first North American 'Pyromania' tour show in Atlanta, GA supporting Billy Squier.


Def Leppard News
17th march 2020

VIVIAN CAMPBELL's LAST IN LINE Postpone/Reschedule March 2020 Tour Dates

Vivian Campbell's Last In Line have rescheduled their upcoming North American shows due to current events.

Last In Line postponed all of their March tour dates until May/June.


Def Leppard News
17th march 2020

6 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD And KISS Announce Summer Tour 2014

Def Leppard and KISS announced their Summer Tour of the USA and Canada six years ago on this day in 2014.

The 6th anniversary of Def Leppard and KISS announcing their Summer Tor 2014 with a press conference in Los Angeles, CA.


Def Leppard News
15th march 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 14th March 2020 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
15th march 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End PYROMANIA European Tour #1 In MELUN (Video)

Def Leppard played a Pyromania world tour show in Melun, France on 15th March 1983 and pro shot video footage is available.

The 37th anniversary of a 'Pyromania' tour show in Melun, France which was filmed for local TV. Watch all six songs.


Def Leppard News
14th march 2020

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release Debut Album ON THROUGH THE NIGHT

Def Leppard released their debut album On Through The Night 40 years ago today on 14th March 1980 in the UK.

The 40th anniversary of the 'On Through The Night' album being released in the UK.


Def Leppard News
13th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD HITS VEGAS Live At Planet Hollywood Digital Live Album

Def Leppard will release the Hits Vegas Live At Planet Hollywood show as a digital live album on 24th April.

The audio version of the Las Vegas Sin City Residency film appeared on digital platforms for release on 24th April alongside the CD/DVD/Blu-ray packages.


Def Leppard News
13th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD's 2020 RECORD STORE DAY RRHOF Live Release Postponed To June

Def Leppard's Rock And Roll Hall of Fame vinyl EP for Record Store Day 2020 has now been delayed.

The Record Store Day releases were postponed to 20th June having originally been due on 19th April.


Def Leppard News
13th march 2020

8 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Guests On OEDIPUS Album (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen appeared on the Oedipus song Final Machine in 2012 and performance footage is available.

The 8th anniversary of a Phil Collen guest appearance song being released with the band Oedipus.


Def Leppard News
13th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD 1979 GLAD I'M ALIVE (Early Version) Single Released

Def Leppard have released a third track from The Early Years 79-81 box set with the Glad I'm Alive (Early Version) now available to stream/download.

The 1979 early version of Glad I'm Alive was released as a digital single from the upcoming The Early Years 79-81 box set.


Def Leppard News
12th march 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Album At Number 18 In The UK

Def Leppard's classic Pyromania album reached Number 18 on the UK Top 100 chart 37 years ago on this day in 1983.

The 37th anniversary of the 'Pyromania' album peaking at Number 18 in the UK charts.


Def Leppard News
12th march 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Tour In Cologne (Video/Photos)

Def Leppard played a Hysteria world tour show in Cologne, West Germany on 12th March 1988 with a review, photos and video available.

The 32nd anniversary of a 'Hysteria' tour show in Cologne, Germany. View the full concert video.


Def Leppard News
11th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Performs @ Tartan Clef Awards 2009/2010 (Video)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott performed at the Tartan Clef Awards in Glasgow in 2009 and 2010 and video footage is available.

View footage of Joe Elliott from 2009 and 2010 at the Tartan Clef Awards in Glasgow, Scotland.


Def Leppard News
10th march 2020

Classic DEF LEPPARD Live Photo COPENHAGEN, Denmark March 1988

Def Leppard played a show in Copenhagen, Denmark on 10th March 1988 on the Hysteria tour and a classic live photo is available.

View a classic live photo from a 'Hysteria' tour show in Denmark.


Def Leppard News
10th march 2020

Classic DEF LEPPARD Live Video WHITE LIGHTNING Peoria, IL 1993

Def Leppard played a show in Peoria, IL on 10th March 1993 on the Adrenalize tour and footage of White Lightning is available.

Watch a performance of 'White Lightning' from the 'Adrenalize' tour.


Def Leppard News
9th march 2020

VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DEF LEPPARD To Have New Album Session This Month In Dublin

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has been interviewed by New York radio and mentioned work on the next studio album.

Vivian talked about the next studio album during a radio interview.


Def Leppard News
8th march 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 7th March 2020 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
8th march 2020

One Year Ago TESLA Release PHIL COLLEN Produced Album SHOCK

The long awaited Tesla album Shock which was produced by Def Leppard's Phil Collen was released on this day in 2019.

The first anniversary of the Phil Collen produced Tesla album 'Shock' being released.


Def Leppard News
8th march 2020

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HELLO AMERICA Single At Number 45 In UK

Def Leppard's classic single Hello America hit Number 45 in the UK singles chart 40 years ago on this day in 1980.

The 40th anniversary if the 'Hello America' single peaking at Number 45 in the UK.


Def Leppard News
7th march 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform HYSTERIA In OSLO, NORWAY (Video/Photos)

Def Leppard played a Hysteria European tour show in Oslo, Norway on 7th March 1988 and on local TV with video available.

The 32nd anniversary of a 'Hysteria' tour show in Norway and the taping of a local TV show. View photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
6th march 2020

2 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Announce LIVE AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS EP For Record Store Day

Def Leppard announced the release of the Live At Abbey Road Studios live EP for Record Store Day on this day in 2018.

The 2nd anniversary of the 2018 Record Store release announcement.


Def Leppard News
6th march 2020

1 Year Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LIL LAST IN LINE II Album Enters Billboard Charts

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell's side band Last In Line's second album II entered the Billboard charts this week in 2019.

The first anniversary of the Last In Line II album entering the US charts.


Def Leppard News
5th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD/DOWN N OUTZ Reveal RRHOF/Music Box RECORD STORE DAY 2020 Releases

Def Leppard have just announced a Rock And Roll Hall of Fame vinyl EP for Record Store Day 2020.

The 2020 Record Store Day was announced by the organisers for 18th April including a new Def Leppard live EP.


Def Leppard News
5th march 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Tour In Gothenburg (Video)

Def Leppard played a Hysteria European tour show in Gothenburg, Sweden on 5th March 1988 and video footage is available.

The 32nd anniversary of a 'Hysteria' tour show in Sweden. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
4th march 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Album Released In The UK

Def Leppard released their classic third studio album Pyromania 37 years ago on this day in 1983 in the UK.

The 37th anniversary of the 'Pyromania' album release in the UK.


Def Leppard News
4th march 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start HYSTERIA European Tour In Stockholm (Audio)

Def Leppard played the first show of the Hysteria European tour in Stockholm, Sweden on 4th March 1988 and fan recorded audio is available.

The 32nd anniversary of the European 'Hysteria' tour start in Stockholm. Listen to rare audio.


Def Leppard News
4th march 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End UK PYROMANIA Tour Leg 1 In London (Review/Photos)

Def Leppard played a show on the Pyromania tour in London, England on 4th March 1983 and an archive concert review is available to read.

The 37th anniversary of a UK 'Pyromania' tour show in London, England. View a photo gallery.


Def Leppard News
3rd march 2020

One Year Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE'S II Album #3 On UK Rock Chart

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell's side band Last In Line's second album II entered various UK charts on this day in 2019.

The first anniversary of the Last In Line II album entering the UK charts.


Def Leppard News
2nd march 2020

DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Attends SONY GRAMMY After Party (Photos)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen attended an after party for the 2020 Grammy Awards in January and photos are available.

Photos of Phil Collen at a recent Grammy awards after party.


Def Leppard News
1st March 2020

DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Guests With TESLA On 2020 Monsters Of Rock Cruise

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen performed once again with Tesla in February during the 2020 Monsters Of Rock cruise.

Rick Allen guested again with Tesla at the Monsters of Rock Cruise in Florida. View photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
1st March 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 29th February 2020 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.


Visit the March 2020 News Section to view all the news stories in full.


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