DEF LEPPARD DEFINITELY Book Signing/BBC Piano Room Preview (Photos)
Def Leppard 2023
Def Leppard are currently in London and a number of photos have been posted online from their book event and the BBC Piano Room rehearsals.
The new album Drastic Symphonies will be released on Friday 19th May.
The album will feature 16 classic Def Leppard songs reworked and reimagined with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios in London.
The first single 'Animal' was released to digital and streaming services on the same day as the announcement.
The World Tour 2023 started in Mexico City on 18th February 2023.
The UK/European leg begins in the band's home city of Sheffield on 22nd May.
Def Leppard In London
Ahead of their biggest week of UK activity since the 'Hysteria & More' Tour in December 2018 the band were in London today.
Alongside a book signing event the band and crew have been preparing for the taping of the BBC Piano Room show.
Definitely Def Leppard Book Signing
Earlier today at 1pm UK time Joe, Phil and Vivian were at Waterstones in London to sign copies of the new book.
View many of the fan photos posted online below.
BBC Piano Room Photo Preview
Sav's tech had posted a photo from BBC's Maida Vale Studios but removed it - now replaced below with one by Phil's tech.
The venue for the BBC Piano Room show which is broadcast on 18th May on Radio 2.
His photo shown below shows the stage set up for the event and it's possible the band are rehearsing or the taping is taking place today or in the next few days.
Other photos posted by Phil's tech also show rehearsals and preparation for that show and the main tour dates have been taking place in London for the last few days.
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/Waterstones Book Signing Details
Meet Def Leppard at Waterstones Piccadilly - 14th May 2023
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Joe Elliott, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell – members of the legendary rock band Def Leppard – as they sign copies of their new book Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard at Waterstones Piccadilly.
Offering fans the most personal and comprehensive record of Def Leppard's history to date, Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard is narrated by the band in their own words, illustrated with photography and memorabilia from the Def Leppard archives.
Please note this signing is ticketed. Tickets include entry to the queue and a copy of the book (RRP £35)
Please note this book signing will feature band members Joe Elliot, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell.
Def Leppard - BBC Piano Room
Thursday, 18th May, 2023 London, England @ Maida Vale Studios
The performance will be taped at the studios and broadcast along with an interview on 18th May.
View/Listen to the show on the BBC website when it is broadcast. - (New link with 14 minute length for show)
View/Listen to the show during the Vernon Ksy show on 18th May.
View the press release on the BBC website.
Def Leppard - The World Tour 2023 Dates
May
Fri May 19, 2023 Sheffield, England @ The Leadmill
Mon May 22, 2023 Sheffield, England @ Bramall Lane - (w/ VIVAS)
Thu May 25, 2023 Mönchengladbach, Germany @ SparkassenPark Mönchengladbach
Sat May 27, 2023 Munich, Germany @ Koenigsplatz (King's Square)
Mon May 29, 2023 Budapest, Hungary @ MVM Dome (Budapesti Multifunkcionális Sportcsarnok)
Wed May 31, 2023 Krakow, Poland @ Tauron Arena Krakow
June
Fri Jun 2, 2023 Prague, Czech Republic @ Prague Rocks *
Sat Jun 3, 2023 Hannover, Germany @ Expo Plaza
Wed Jun 7, 2023 Solvesborg, Sweden @ Sweden Rock Festival *
Fri Jun 9, 2023 Hyvinkää, Finland @ RockFest *
Sun Jun 11, 2023 Trondheim, Norway @ Trondheim Rocks (Bryggeribyen EC Dahls Arena) *
Wed Jun 14, 2023 Copenhagen, Denmark @ COPENHELL *
Fri Jun 16, 2023 Clisson/Val de Moine, France @ HELLFEST (Main Stage 1) *
Sun Jun 18, 2023 Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Metal Meeting *
Tue Jun 20, 2023 Milan, Italy @ Ippodromo del Galoppo di San Siro
Fri Jun 23, 2023 Lisbon, Portugal @ Passeio Marítimo de Algés
Sat Jun 24, 2023 Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain @ Auditorio Miguel Ríos
Tue Jun 27, 2023 Thun, Switzerland @ Stockhorn Arena - (w/ Europe)
July
Sat Jul 1, 2023 London, England @ Wembley Stadium - (w/ Mammoth WVH)
Sun Jul 2, 2023 Lytham/Lytham St. Annes, England @ Lytham Festival (Lytham Green) * - (w/ VIVAS)
Tue Jul 4, 2023 Dublin/Rathfarnham, Ireland @ Marlay Park - (w/ Mammoth WVH)
Thu Jul 6, 2023 Glasgow, Scotland @ Hampden Park - VENUE CHANGED
Thu Jul 6, 2023 Glasgow, Scotland @ Glasgow Green - (w/ Mammoth WVH)
August
Saturday, August 5th, 2023 Syracuse, NY @ JMA Wireless Dome
Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 Columbus, OH @ Ohio Stadium
Friday, August 11th, 2023 Fargo, ND @ Fargodome
Sunday, August 13th, 2023 Omaha, NE Charles Schwab Field Omaha
Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 Tulsa, OK @ Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium
Friday, August 18th, 2023 El Paso, TX @ Sun Bowl Stadium
* = Festival.
Def Leppard / Latest Release
- Animal (With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - (Digital Single)
- Drastic Symphonies - (Album - May 2023)
Def Leppard / Latest Tour
Def Leppard The World Tour 2023
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