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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (2nd-8th March 2020)

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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 another new release for 2020 was announced.

Record Store Day 2020 Announcement

The 2020 Record Store Day releases were revealed on 5th March.

Def Leppard are set to release the 'Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame' live EP.

Featuring five songs recorded on 29th March 2019 in Brooklyn, NY.

The fifth release for RSD is available from 18th April on 12 inch vinyl.

Down 'n' Outz Music Box E.P.

On the same day a new Down 'n' Outz EP was announced titled 'The Music Box E.P.'.

It will feature three new versions and a previously unreleased cover of a Roxy Music song.

Rick Allen Guests With Tesla

Rick recently attended the Monsters Of Rock Cruise in Florida.

He played up to six songs during two shows with Tesla on board the cruise ship.

Footage of a couple of the songs was posted online along with photos.

Def Leppard History

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

Videos footage and photos of Rick Allen's recent appearances with Tesla.


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