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DEF LEPPARD 2018 News Recap Part 4 (April)

Def Leppard 2018. By dltourhistory

Welcome to recap of all things Def Leppard in the year 2018 continuing with the month of April.

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.

During this month the Australia and New Zealand tour dates were announced alongside the Scorpions.

A return to Hawaii for the first time since 1983 was also announced along with a second Los Angeles date being added to the main North American tour with Journey.

The 2008 Live At Abbey Road studios session was also released for Record Store Day on 12 inch vinyl.

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
30th april 2018

JOE ELLIOTT To Release THIS IS FOR YOU On BESIDE BOWIE Soundtrack

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott will finally release his cover of This Is For You in June on the Beside Bowie soundtrack album.

Just over over 25 years since Mick Ronson's death it was revealed Joe's cover of This Is For You would finally be released on the soundtrack of the Beside Bowie documentary about his life and career.


Def Leppard News
28th april 2018

PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD To Play S. America/Europe/Canada In 2019

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen has been interviewed by New York radio and mentioned the 2019 Hysteria tour.

Phil Collen revealed yet more details about the 2019 touring schedule with mentions of Canada and South America as well as European festivals.


Def Leppard News
27th april 2018

DEF LEPPARD 1983 Dortmund PYROMANIA Tour Video Pt. 2 On YouTube

Def Leppard have today released the second part of the Dortmund, Germany 1983 Pyromania tour show video on YouTube.

The second part of the remastered 1983 Dortmund footage was released on YouTube.


Def Leppard News
26th april 2018

JOE ELLIOTT Excited For DEF LEPPARD's Australia/NZ Hysteria Tour

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed by Sydney radio to announce the 2018 Australian tour with audio available.

Joe Elliott talked about his excitement ahead of the tour Down Under with the local press.


Def Leppard News
25th april 2018

DEF LEPPARD Announce 6 Date Australia/New Zealand Tour w/ SCORPIONS

Def Leppard have today announced six new shows in Australia and New Zealand with the Scorpions on the Hysteria tour.

The six date Australia and New Zealand tour was confirmed and announced with Scorpions as support.


Def Leppard News
24th april 2018

DEF LEPPARD's RICK SAVAGE On HYSTERIA And His Bass Playing

Def Leppard bassist Rick Savage has been interviewed and spoken about his bass guitar setup ahead of the 2018 tour.

Rick Savage was featured on the cover of Bass Magazine giving a rare interview about his playing and equipment.


Def Leppard News
24th april 2018

DEF LEPPARD Announce First Show In Hawaii For 35 Years

Def Leppard have today announced a new show in Honolulu, Hawaii for October playing the Hysteria album in full.

A show was announced in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their first visit to the Islands for 35 years and the opening show of the Hysteria & More section of the 2018 tour.


Def Leppard News
23rd april 2018

SCORPIONS To Open For DEF LEPPARD In Japan/Australia/New Zealand

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed in California recently and revealed more about the 2018 Hysteria tour.

Phil Collen revealed that the Scorpions were to support the band which excited many Japanese fans. It was later revealed that they would only play with them in Australia and New Zealand.


Def Leppard News
23rd april 2018

DEF LEPPARD Release 1983 Dortmund PYROMANIA Tour Video On YouTube

Def Leppard have today released the Dortmund, Germany 1983 Pyromania tour show video on YouTube.

A remastered version of the Dortmund 1983 footage was released on YouTube to coincide with what would have been Steve Clark's 58th birthday.


Def Leppard News
21st april 2018

DEF LEPPARD Live At Abbey Road Studios RECORD STORE DAY 12" OUT NOW

Def Leppard's Live At Abbey Road Studios 12 inch vinyl EP has been released today for Record Store Day 2018.

The 2008 Live At Abbey Road studios session was released on 12 inch vinyl for Record Store Day arond the world.


Def Leppard News
20th april 2018

DEF LEPPARD To Tour Japan/Australia/NZ In 2018/2019 Tour Plans

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed in Milwaukee, WI in late February and the full video is now available.

Phil Collen again spoke about the 2018 and 2019 tour plans.


Def Leppard News
18th april 2018

Listen To DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Songs From the Vault Radio Show

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott will present a new monthly show on US radio tomorrow showcasing his favourite songs.

Joe Elliott started a series of shows for SiriusXM radio in the USA.


Def Leppard News
17th april 2018

DEF LEPPARD's Hysteria/Adrenalize Era TOTP Performances On YouTube

Def Leppard's 1987 to 1993 Top Of The Pops performance videos have been added to YouTube alongside many promo videos.

The Hysteria and Adrenalize era Top Of The Pops TV performances were added to iTunes and YouTube.


Def Leppard News
16th april 2018

Listen To DEF LEPPARD Live At The Royal Albert Hall Radio Special

Def Leppard performed their first concert at London's Royal Albert Hall on 25th March and three songs have been released to UK radio.

Three songs from the Royal Albert Hall show were played on UK radio with one also being aired on Joe's weekly Planet Rock show.


Def Leppard News
16th april 2018

JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD's Collection Volume 1 Box Set

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed on BBC 2 Radio earlier today and the full audio is available.

Joe Elliott appeared on BBC Radio to promote the Collection Volume One box sets.


Def Leppard News
14th april 2018

Win Chance To Meet JOE ELLIOTT/PHIL COLLEN At DEF LEPPARD's Boston Show

Omaze are running a contest to win VIP tickets for Def Leppard's Boston show and meet Joe Elliott and Phil Collen.

Joe and Phil offered one fan the chance to meet them in Boston during the US tour.


Def Leppard News
9th april 2018

DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY Add Second LOS ANGELES Show In October

Def Leppard/Journey will play a second show in Los Angeles, California this October on their co-headline tour.

A second night was added in Los Angeles at the end of the North American tour following the strong ticket sales. 60 shows were now scheduled from May to early October.


Def Leppard News
7th april 2018

JOE ELLIOTT On His Early Days In DEF LEPPARD And Recording HYSTERIA

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed in August 2017 when promoting the Hysteria anniversary and the full audio is available.

In a lengthy interview Joe Elliott recalled the band's early days and the recording of the Hysteria album.


Def Leppard News
5th april 2018

25 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Announce Sheffield DON VALLEY STADIUM Show

Def Leppard announced their first UK headline stadium show in Sheffield, England 25 years ago on this day in 1993.

This date marked exactly 25 years since the Don Valley Stadium show had been announced.


Def Leppard News
3rd april 2018

DEF LEPPARD 40 Year Career Feature In New Classic Rock Magazine

Def Leppard are featured in the May 2018 issue of Classic Rock Magazine celebrating their 40 year career.

Def Leppard were featured in Classic Rock magazine celebrating their 40 years together and the Hysteria album.


Def Leppard News
2nd april 2018

PHIL COLLEN Says Work On Next DEF LEPPARD Album Ongoing

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed in February and mentioned the next studio album.

Phil Collen once more confirmed work was ongoing on new music for the next studio album.


Def Leppard News
2nd april 2018

DEF LEPPARD Elysian Pale Ale Beer (More Details)

More details have emerged of the possible Def Leppard Pale Ale beer that was first mentioned in January.

New information was posted by a blog about the proposed Def Leppard Pale beer.


Def Leppard News
1st april 2018

Watch JOE ELLIOTT Sing DEF LEPPARD Songs At The SAMMYS (Videos)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott performed at The SAMMYS concert event and awards show on 8th March in Orlando, Florida with new performance footage available.

New footage emerged of Joe Elliott performing Def Leppard songs with a house band at an awards show in Florida.


Visit the April 2018 News Section to view all the news stories in full.


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