PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY Tour Tickets Sales Are Strong
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was recently interviewed and spoke about the upcoming tour with Journey.
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DEF LEPPARD 2018 News Recap Part 2 (February)
By dltourhistory
Welcome to recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2018 continuing with the month of February.
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.
2018 became one of the band's most successful touring years for decades with 83 shows played on the main world tour and 84 in total throughout the year.
Tickets for the North American tour went on sale and sold strongly resulting in a second date being added in Houston.
Phil also revealed more about he plans for 2019.
A slower month for news than January.
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).
26th february 2018
Phil Collen said the 2018 North American tour tickets were selling well after going on sale earlier in the month.
23rd february 2018
DEF LEPPARD To Play Europe/South America/USA In 2019
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was recently interviewed and spoke more about the 2018/2019 touring schedule.
Phil Collen revealed that the 2019 tour would visit Europe and return to South America and the USA.
21st february 2018
RICK ALLEN Says DEF LEPPARD Likely To Play IN THE ROUND Again (Video)
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen recent took part in a Q And A and was asked about bringing back the In The Round stage.
Rick Allen said he felt the band would eventually play In the Round again at same point. Phil would later reveal that this is unlikely due to the high costs involved.
17th february 2018
DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Guests w/ TESLA On Monsters Of Rock Cruise
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen performed with Tesla on 12th/13th February during the Monsters Of Rock cruise.
Rick Allen performed with bands friends and tour mates Tesla on a Monsters Of Rock cruise (and didn't drown!).
16th february 2018
Original DEF LEPPARD Guitarist PETE WILLIS Celebrates 58th Birthday
Def Leppard's original guitarist Pete Willis is celebrating his 58th birthday today in Sheffield, England.
(Soon to be) Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee Pete Willis celebrated his 58th birthday.
15th february 2018
PHIL COLLEN On New DEF LEPPARD/DELTA DEEP/MANRAZE Albums
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was recently interviewed and gave updates on various new album projects.
Phil Collen discussed plans for new album by Def Leppard, Delta Deep and the ongoing saga of a Manraze 'Best Of' release.
14th february 2018
PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD To Use Lasers On 2018 Tour
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen has said the band plan to use lasers again during the upcoming 2018 tour.
Phil Collen revealed plans for the band to use lasers on the 2018 tour.
14th february 2018
DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY Add Second HOUSTON Show In September
Def Leppard/Journey will play a second show in Houston, Texas this September on their co-headline tour.
A second show was added in Houston, TX for September on the North American tour.
13th february 2018
JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD's UK Hysteria Tour Is An Event
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has filmed another video interview to promote the UK Hysteria tour.
Joe Elliott promoted the UK Hysteria tour in yet another video interview.
13th february 2018
JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD's UK Hysteria Tour (Video)
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has been interviewed about the UK Hysteria tour and video is available.
Joe Elliott talked more about the UK Hysteria & More tour during another video interview.
9th february 2018
PHIL COLLEN On DEF LEPPARD's Next Studio Album (Audio)
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed yesterday by New York radio and mentioned the next studio album.
Phil Collen gave another update in the next studio album including details of new song ideas.
9th february 2018
DEF LEPPARD To Play HYSTERIA Album In Japan/Australia/New Zealand
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed yesterday by New York radio and mentioned the 2018/2019 Hysteria album tour.
Phil Collen confirmed plans for the 2018 tour to visit Australia and New Zealand as well as Japan.
8th february 2018
PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD To Play European Festivals/USA In 2019
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed by Florida radio this morning and the full audio is available.
Phil Collen revealed details of the band's 2019 tour plans ahead of the first announcement which would not come until September.
7th february 2018
JOE ELLIOTT Talks About DEF LEPPARD's UK Hysteria Tour (Video)
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed in London and the full video is available.
Joe Elliott discussed the UK tour in an interview filmed in London as the dates were announced.
6th february 2018
DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Spends 136th Week On Billboard Charts
Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album has now spent 136 weeks on the Billboard Top 200 chart in the USA.
Following the digital/streaming announcement the 'Hysteria' album re-entered the US Billboard charts for a 136th week.
5th february 2018
DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album Spends 108th Week On UK Chart
Def Leppard's Hysteria album has spent another week on the UK chart following it's recent streaming release.
Following the digital/streaming announcement the 'Hysteria' album re-entered the UK charts for a 108th week.
4th february 2018
PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD Bringing HYSTERIA Tour To Japan In 2018
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen has been interviewed by the Tampa press and mentioned a Japanese Hysteria tour.
Phil Collen revealed more about the 2018 tour with plans to bring the Hysteria show to Japan.
3rd february 2018
DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY 2018 North American Tour Tickets Now On Sale
Tickets for Def Leppard's 2018 North American tour with Journey are now on general sale.
Tickets for the Def Leppard/Journey North American tour went on sale.
2nd february 2018
JOE ELLIOTT On How DEF LEPPARD's Digital Deal Was Completed
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed and discussed the band's new streaming deal.
Joe Elliott revealed more details on how the digital/streaming deal was completed.
2nd february 2018
JOE ELLIOTT Working On New Down 'n' Outz Album Before DEF LEPPARD Tour
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has been interviewed and mentioned the third Down 'n' Outz studio album.
Joe Elliott revealed plans to complete work on the third Down 'n' Outz album before starting the Def Leppard tour.
1st february 2018
PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD's New Music Plans On Backburner
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen has been interviewed about the streaming deal and the 2018 tour.
Phil Collen said plans for new music were on hold due to the streaming deal and the 2018 tour schedule.
Visit the February 2018 News Section to view all the news stories in full.
- Def Leppard - Def Leppard Tour 2018
- Def Leppard - The Story So Far Album Section
- Previous News - 24th December 2018
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