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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (11th-24th May 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.

Here is a round up of some of the news stories from the past two weeks.

The Stadium Tour/First Postponement (?)

An email from Ticketmaster sent to fans suggested the Cincinnati, OH show planned for 2nd July had been postponed.

However the venue site and Ticketmaster's own site did not list the show as postponed.

The recent updates by the bands involved in the tour suggested a major announcement about the tour's status will be made this week.

Hysteria Live Video

A new 'Hysteria' live video was posted to YouTube as the final preview of the 'Hysteria At The O2' concert.

One of two full concert films included on the 'London To Vegas' box set due out on 29th May.

Hysteria Live Download/Stream

'Hysteria' live from London 2018 was released as a digital single and to streaming services.

The third preview track released from the 'Hysteria At The O2' digital live album which is also to be released as a Limited Edition 2LP clear vinyl.

Third Last In Line Album

In a 2019 interview Vivian gave another update on the third Last In Line studio album and the band's recording sessions/release plans.

Def Leppard History

The 14th anniversary of the YEAH! covers album 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
3rd May 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 23rd May 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
23rd May 2020

14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Launch YEAH! Album In USA On Tonight Show (Video)

Def Leppard performed live on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on this day in 2006 and footage is available.

The 14th anniversary of a US TV appearance on the day the YEAH! covers album was released in North America.


Def Leppard News
22nd May 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ADRENALIZE Tour In SAN SEBASTIAN (Video)

Def Leppard played a show on 22nd May 1993 in San Sebastian, Spain on the Adrenalize tour and video footage is available.

The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Spain. View the full show video.


Def Leppard News
22nd May 2020

14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Released Their YEAH! Covers Album

Def Leppard released their first covers album YEAH! on this day in 2006 in the UK and worldwide.

The 14th anniversary of the 'YEAH!' covers album release in the UK. Read more about the making of this album.


Def Leppard News
22nd May 2020

9 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform For Celebrity Apprentice (Video)

Def Leppard played a show in New York in November 2010 with two songs broadcast by NBC on this day in 2011.

The 9th anniversary of an appearance on Celebrity Apprentice which had been taped in late 2010.


Def Leppard News
21st May 2020

2 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start 2018 Tour With JOURNEY In HARTFORD, CT

Def Leppard and Journey opened their 2018 North American tour on this day in 2018 in Hartford, CT.

The 2nd anniversary of the 2018 North American tour start in Hartford, CT. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
21st May 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring PYROMANIA To AMERICAN BANDSTAND (Video)

Def Leppard performed for the only time on American Bandstand on this day in 1983 and archive video footage is available.

The 37th anniversary of the band's first and only appearance on American Bandstand during the Pyromania tour.


Def Leppard News
21st May 2020

9 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott/Rick Savage On Soccer AM (Video)

Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Rick Savage appeared on the UK TV show Soccer AM on this day in 2011 and video is available.

The 9th anniversary of Joe and Sav's appearance on UK TV's Soccer AM.


Def Leppard News
21st May 2020

37 Years Ago Def Leppard's PHOTOGRAPH Hits Number 12 In The USA

Def Leppard's classic single Photograph reached Number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart on this day in 1983.

The 37th anniversary of the 'Photograph' single reaching Number 12 in the USA.

Def Leppard News
21st May 2020

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play 2nd USA Show In FRESNO, CA (Full Video)

Def Leppard played their second American show in Fresno, CA 40 years ago on this day in 1980 and the full concert video is available to view.

The 40th anniversary of the band's second ever show in the USA in Fresno, CA with the full concert video available to view.


Def Leppard News
20th May 2020

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play First North American Show In SANTA MONICA

Def Leppard played their first ever North American show in Santa Monica, CA, USA on this day in 1980.

The 40th anniversary of the band's first North American show in Santa Monica, CA supporting Pat Travers.


Def Leppard News
19th May 2020

28 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start ADRENALIZE 13-DAY Club Tour In MADRID

Def Leppard started their 13-Day Adrenalize club tour of Europe on this day in 1992 in Madrid, Spain.

The 28th anniversary of the 'Adrenalize' 13-Day club tour starting in Madrid, Spain.


Def Leppard News
19th May 2020

14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform ROCK ON Live On US TV (Video)

Def Leppard performed live on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on this day in 2006 and footage of Rock On is available.

The 14th anniversary of a performance of 'Rock On' on US TV ahead of the 'YEAH!' album release.

Def Leppard News
18th May 2020

VIVIAN CAMPBELL On LAST IN LINE's Third Studio Album/DEF LEPPARD Vocal Style

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has been interviewed by New York radio and mentioned the next Last In Line album.

Vivian gave an update on the third Last In Line album in an interview from 2019.


Def Leppard News
17th May 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 16th May 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
17th May 2020

15 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release 2CD ROCK OF AGES The Definitive Collection

Def Leppard released their Rock Of Ages The Definitive Collection album on this day in 2005 in the USA and Canada.

The 15th anniversary of the 'Rock Of Ages The Definitive Collection' album release in North America.


Def Leppard News
16th May 2020

Ticketmaster Email Announces DEF LEPPARD's CINCINNATI, OH Show Postponement

Def Leppard's 2020 The Stadium Tour with Mötley Crüe and Poison looks set to be postponed soon after

Fns reported an email from Ticketmaster announcing the Cincinnati, OH show had been postponed .


Def Leppard News
16th May 2020

15 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release The NO MATTER WHAT Single

Def Leppard released their No Matter What single 15 years ago on this day in 2005 in the USA.

The 15th anniversary of the 'No Matter What' single release in North America.


Def Leppard News
16th May 2020

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform WORK IT OUT On US TV (Video)

Def Leppard performed Work It Out live on US TV on this day in 1996 and video footage is available.

The 24th anniversary of the 'Work It Out' performance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno in 1996.


Def Leppard News
15th May 2020

Watch DEF LEPPARD @ THE 1992 FREDDIE MERCURY TRIBUTE Tonight On YouTube

Def Leppard played at The Freddie Mercury Tribute show in London, England in April 1992 and the show is being re-broadcast on YouTube.

The Freddie Mercury Tribute show was re-broadcast on YouTube as part of a fundrasing event hosted by Queen's official account.


Def Leppard News
15th May 2020

Watch DEF LEPPARD Play HYSTERIA At The O2 (Live Video Release)

Def Leppard have today released a new Hysteria live video from the Hysteria At The O2 concert film and album.

Live footage of 'Hysteria' from the 'Hysteria At The O2' concert film was released on YouTube.


Def Leppard News
15th May 2020

14 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release First iTunes Single ROCK ON In UK

Def Leppard released their first iTunes only single Rock On on this day in 2006 in the UK.

The 14th anniversary of the 'Rock On' UK iTunes digital single release.


Def Leppard News
15th may 2020

DEF LEPPARD Release HYSTERIA Live At The O2 Single/Download

Def Leppard have today released the Hysteria live single from the Hysteria At The O2 album.

'Hysteria' was released as a live download/streaming track from the 'Hysteria At The O2' concert film.


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Def Leppard News
14th May 2020

27 Years Ago BRYAN ADAMS Performs With DEF LEPPARD In Paris

Def Leppard played a show in Paris, France on 14th May 1993 on the Adrenalize tour and they were joined by a very special guest.

The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in France where the band were joined on stage by Bryan Adams. View the full show.


Def Leppard News
14th May 2020

View The House Where DEF LEPPARD Recorded The 1996 SLANG Album

Def Leppard's classic Slang album came out 24 years ago on this day in North America and photos of the house where it was recorded are available.

The 24th anniversary of the 'Slang' album release in North America. View photos of the recording location.


Def Leppard News
14th May 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Album At Number 2 In USA

Def Leppard's classic third studio album Pyromania reached Number Two 37 years ago on this day in 1983 in the USA.

The 37th anniversary of the 'Pyromania' album peaking at Number 2 in the USA.


Def Leppard News
13th May 2020

The Story Of DEF LEPPARD's SLANG Album (Released 24 Years Ago)

Def Leppard released their sixth studio album Slang 24 years ago on this day in 1996 which marked a change in their sound.

The 24th anniversary of the 'Slang' album release in the UK. Read more about the making of the album.


Def Leppard News
13th May 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform TONIGHT In Brussels (Video)

Def Leppard played a show on 13th May 1993 in Brussels, Belgium on the Adrenalize tour and video footage is available.

The 27th anniversary of an Adrenalize tour show in Belgium. Watch video footage.


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