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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (27th April-3rd 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.

A week where more footage and audio was released from the 'London To Vegas' box set.

The Stadium Tour News Update

Ahead of the inevitable(?) postponement/rescheduling of The Stadium Tour a new update was issued by the bands.

Or rather an announcement of an announcement was made with the announcement coming before 1st June.

The tour is currently due to start on 18th June in Jacksonville, FL at a stadium which holds around 50,000 for concerts.

Where and when it will actually start and whether it does at all...will be confirmed by 1st June.

Paper Sun Live Video

The second video to be released from the upcoming 'Hits Vegas' show was released on YouTube this week.

'Euphoria' album track 'Paper Sun' was posted online.

As recorded in September 2019 during the Sin City Residency in Las Vegas, NV.

Paper Sun Live Download/Stream

'Paper Sun' was also issued as a new digital download and streaming single.

The second track from 'Hits Vegas' to be released after 'Billy's Got A Gun'.

Two tracks have already been released from the 'Hysteria At The O2' show - 'Rocket' and 'Run Riot'.

Def Leppard History

The 37th anniversary of the band's first North American headline tour for 'Pyromania' 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 2nd 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
2nd May 2020

The Stadium Tour News Update From DEF LEPPARD And Motley Crue

A new update has been issued on the status of Def Leppard's 2020 The Stadium Tour with Mötley Crüe and Poison.

An update was given about the tour with news that more information would be announced before 1st June.


Def Leppard News
2nd May 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's Adrenalize Tour In OSLO, NORWAY (Video)

Def Leppard played a show on 2nd May 1993 in Oslo, Norway on the Adrenalize tour and video footage is available.

The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Norway. Watch the full two hour concert and view photos.


Def Leppard News
1st May 2020

DEF LEPPARD Release New PAPER SUN Hits Vegas Live Video

Def Leppard have today released a new Paper Sun live video from the Hits Vegas concert film and album.

A new live video was released from the upcoming 'Hits Vegas' concert film.


Def Leppard News
1st May 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's TONIGHT Single At Number 34 In The UK

Def Leppard's classic Tonight single reached Number 34 in the UK charts on this day in 1993.

The 27th anniversary of the 'Tonight' single peaking at Number 34 in the UK.


Def Leppard News
1st May 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Get Adrenalized In GOTHENBURG (Video)

Def Leppard played a show on 1st May 1993 in Gothenburg, Sweden on the Adrenalize tour and video footage is available.

The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Sweden. View the full two hour show.


Def Leppard News
1st may 2020

DEF LEPPARD Release PAPER SUN Live Hits Vegas Single/Download

Def Leppard have today released the Paper Sun live single from the Hits Vegas album.

A second live song was released from the 'Hits Vegas' live album/concert film package.


Def Leppard News
30th april 2020

28 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Promote ADRENALIZE On The Cover Of ROLLING STONE Magazine

Def Leppard played a show in Stockholm, Sweden to start the Adrenalize European tour on 30th April 1993.

The 28th anniversary of the band's first and only appearance on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in the USA.


Def Leppard News
30th april 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start ADRENALIZE European Tour In STOCKHOLM

Def Leppard played a show in Stockholm, Sweden to start the Adrenalize European tour on 30th April 1993.

The 27th anniversary of an 'Adrenalize' tour show in Sweden. The opening night of the European tour. View video footage.


Def Leppard News
29th april 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Start U.S. PYROMANIA Headline Tour IN ODESSA, TX

Def Leppard played their first American headline arena show during the Pyromania tour on this day in 1983 in Odessa, TX.

The 37th anniversary of the band's first North American headline tour starting in Odessa, TX during the 'Pyromania' world tour.


Def Leppard News
29th april 2020

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Unplugged In Stockholm, Sweden (Video)

Def Leppard performed a rare live acoustic session in Stockholm, Sweden on this day in 1993 with video footage available.

The 27th anniversary of an acoustic performance for Swedish TV during the 'Adrenalize' tour. Watch the full show.


Def Leppard News
29th april 2020

12 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release Songs From The Sparkle Lounge

Def Leppard released their ninth studio album Songs From The Sparkle Lounge on this day in 2008 in the USA and Canada.

The 12th anniversary of the 'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' North American album release.


Def Leppard News
29th april 2020

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ROCKET Single At Number 12 In USA

Def Leppard's classic single Rocket hit Number 12 in the US singles chart 31 years ago on this day in 1989.

The 31st anniversary of the 'Rocket' single peaking at Number 12 in the USA.


Def Leppard News
28th april 2020

DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Performs HYSTERIA Solo/Rick Allen On Band Friendship

Def Leppard members Phil Collen and Rick Allen recently spoke to SiriusXM radio as part of the Let's Get Rocked At Home Weekend special.

Video footage of Phil performing 'Hysteria' was posted by SiriusXM along with interview footage of Rick Allen.


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