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DEF LEPPARD 2018 News Recap Part 5 (May)

Def Leppard 2018. By dltourhistory

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

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.

May saw the band start their 2018 world tour in Hartford, CT with Journey as co-headliners.

A new stage production was unveiled with moveable rigging, video screens and lasers used for the first time since 1993. The spectacular show intro saw the movable screens displaying the name of the city as they rose up to the venue roof.

Def Leppard and Journey alternated who closed each show with both playing for 90 minutes. A 16 song setlist included 'When Love & Hate Collide' which was played for the first time in each city outside of Las Vegas. Only 'Man Enough' would remain from the last self-titled studio album.

The tour would go on to feature ten large outdoor stadium shows and sell over 1 million concert tickets by its end in early October.

In late May Phil Collen had to miss the third show of the tour in Hershey, PA to fly back to California due to a "family emergency". His first full concert missed since he joined the band in July 1982.

The emergency was revealed to be medical complications as his wife gave birth to their son Jaxson. Mother and baby was also revealed to be recovered and doing well as Phil rejoined the tour.

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
31st may 2018

DEF LEPPARD Rejoined By PHIL COLLEN In CINCINNATI, OH (Show Report)

Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Cincinnati, OH with 16 songs performed.

Phil Collen rejoined the band in Cincinnati, OH and would be with them for all of the remaining dates in 2018 after he had to miss three shows.


Def Leppard News
30th may 2018

PHIL COLLEN To Rejoin DEF LEPPARD Tour In CINCINNATI, OH Tonight

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen will rejoin the 2018 tour later tonight in Cincinnati, OH after missing three shows.

Phil Collen's return to the tour was revealed by a chance meeting with a fan near the venue in Cincinnati, OH.


Def Leppard News
29th may 2018

DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY 2018 Tour CLEVELAND, OH (Show Report)

Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Cleveland, OH with 16 songs performed.

The last of three shows played without Phil Collen took place in Cleveland, OH.


Def Leppard News
27th may 2018

DEF LEPPARD UK Clear Vinyl VAULT Album Coming 16th June

Def Leppard's classic 1995 greatest hits album Vault will be issued on exclusive clear vinyl in the UK by HMV.

A Limited Edition clear vinyl of the Vault album was announced by UK retailer HMV.


Def Leppard News
27th may 2018

DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY 2018 Tour BUFFALO, NY (Show Report)

Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Buffalo, NY with 16 songs performed.

A second show without Phil Collen was played in Buffalo, NY where the band had not played since March 1993.


Def Leppard News
26th may 2018

JOE ELLIOTT Says PHIL COLLEN To Rejoin DEF LEPPARD Soon (Hershey Video)

Def Leppard played another 2018 tour show in Hershey, PA last night and Joe made a pre-show announcement.

Fan footage from Hershey, PA was shared with Joe announcing Phil's absence. He also reassured fans on his weekly radio show that Phil would return to the tour very soon.


Def Leppard News
26th may 2018

DEF LEPPARD Record Cover Of DEPECHE MODE's Personal Jesus (Video)

Def Leppard played in Hershey, PA last night on the 2018 tour and gave fans a preview of a forthcoming release.

Footage revealed the band were playing their cover of Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus before each show and that it was one of the songs recorded for the Spotify Singles session.


Def Leppard News
26th may 2018

DEF LEPPARD Play Without PHIL COLLEN In HERSHEY, PA (Show Report)

Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Hershey, PA with 16 songs performed.

The third show of the tour was played in Hershey, PA but without Phil Collen. Steve Brown stepped in to play in his place and would do so for the next two shows.


Def Leppard News
24th may 2018

JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD Alternating With JOURNEY On 2018 Tour

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed with Journey's Neal Schon recently about the 2018 tour.

Joe Elliott and Neal Schon talked about alternating the headline spot on the 2018 tour.


Def Leppard News
24th may 2018

DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY 2018 Tour ALBANY, NY (Show Report)

Def Leppard played another show with Journey on the 2018 North American tour last night in Albany, NY with 16 songs performed.

The second show of the 2018 tour was played in Albany, NY. Their first visit here since 2003.


Def Leppard News
22nd may 2018

DEF LEPPARD Unveil Spectacular New Stage In HARTFORD, CT (Show Report)

Def Leppard opened their 2018 North American tour with Journey last night in Hartford, CT with 16 songs performed.

The 2018 world tour kicked off in Hartford, CT with 16 songs performed and the new stage design unveiled including a spectacular video intro and the use of lasers.


Def Leppard News
21st may 2018

JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD's 2018 Stage/Spotify Singles Session

Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Phil Collen were interviewed in New Jersey last week and the full audio is available.

Joe Elliott was interviewed at the band's production rehearsals in New Jersey and mentioned the Spotify session and new tour staging.


Def Leppard News
21st may 2018

DEF LEPPARD Record SPOTIFY Singles Session In New York

Def Leppard were rehearsing in New York last week and recorded a session at the Spotify studios.

An English video director who had revealed he was making a tour documentary on the band also said they had recorded a Spotify Singles session in New York.


Def Leppard News
19th may 2018

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Sings On New Doctors Of Madness Song

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has contributed to new songs by the Doctors Of Madness.

Joe Elliott appeared on new songs by the band Doctors Of Madness.


Def Leppard News
19th may 2018

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Tapes Speakeasy Interview In NYC (Photos)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott taped his Speakeasy TV interview with David Fricke yesterday with photos available.

Joe Elliott taped an interview for Speakeasy TV in New York with Rolling Stone writer David Fricke.


Def Leppard News
17th may 2018

PHIL COLLEN Says DEF LEPPARD's Atlanta Stadium Show Will Be Amazing

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen has been interviewed by Atlanta radio and the full audio is available.

Phil Collen told of his excitement at playing stadiums on the upcoming tour including one in Atlanta, GA.


Def Leppard News
16th may 2018

JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD To Work On Next Album After 2018 Tour

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed by New York radio and mentioned the next studio album.

Joe Elliott said the band would would on the next album once the 2018 tour had finished.


Def Leppard News
14th may 2018

DEF LEPPARD's New Elysian Pale Ale Beer To Launch May 23rd (Video)

Def Leppard and the Elysian Brewing Company have today confirmed the new Pale Ale beer which will launch this summer.

The Def Leppard Pale beer was announced and launched ahead of the 2018 tour start.


Def Leppard News
12th may 2018

PHIL COLLEN Really Looking Forward To DEF LEPPARD/JOURNEY Tour

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed by Indiana radio in April and the full audio is available.

Phil Collen talked about the upcoming Def Leppard x Journey tour in a radio interview.


Def Leppard News
11th may 2018

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT To Be Interviewed On SPEAKEASY TV

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott will be interviewed on Speakeasy TV on 18th May by David Fricke.

It was revealed that Joe Elliott would be interviewed in New York for the Speakeasy TV show.


Def Leppard News
7th may 2018

DEF LEPPARD's Live At Abbey Road Studios In UK Vinyl Singles Chart

Def Leppard's Live At Abbey Road Studios 12 inch vinyl EP has entered the UK Vinyl Single chart.

The Live At Abbey Road Studios Record Store Day 12 inch vinyl entered the UK charts.


Def Leppard News
5th may 2018

VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DEF LEPPARD To Work On New Album In 2019

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was recently interviewed by Omaha radio and mentioned the next studio album.

Vivian Campbell said the band would be working on their next studio album in 2019 with less time spent touring.


Def Leppard News
4th may 2018

JOE ELLIOTT Says DEF LEPPARD Play Each Show As If It's Their Last

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has been interviewed by the New Zealand press to promote the upcoming Hysteria tour.

Joe Elliott gave an interview previewing the Hysteria tour and his thoughts on playing live.


Def Leppard News
3rd may 2018

DEF LEPPARD To Play Second HYSTERIA Show In HONOLULU

Def Leppard have added a second show in Honolulu, Hawaii for October playing the Hysteria album in full.

A second show was added in Honolulu, Hawaii which would become the opening night of the Hysteria & More portion of the 2018 world tour.


Def Leppard News
3rd may 2018

DEF LEPPARD Post New Lyric Video For PHOTOGRAPH

Def Leppard have posted a new lyric video for Photograph online along with another interview clip from Joe.

The first in a series of lyric videos was posted online to promote the upcoming Volume One box set.


Def Leppard News
2nd may 2018

VIVIAN CAMPBELL On DEF LEPPARD's New Hydraulic 2018 Tour Staging

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has been interviewed by the Australian press and mentioned the 2018 tour staging.

Vivian Campbell revealed to the Australian press that the 2018 tour would include new staging. This would turn out to be a reference to the movable video screens and new show intro.


Def Leppard News
2nd may 2018

VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DEF LEPPARD To Start 2018 Tour Rehearsals Soon

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was interviewed by Louisiana radio yesterday with the full audio available.

Vivian Campbell told a US radio station about the impending tour rehearsals.


Def Leppard News
1st may 2018

DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL On His New Guitar/Musical Influences

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was interviewed in March about his new guitar and the full video is available.

Vivian Campbell launched a new signature Gibson Les Paul guitar and spoke about it in a video interview.


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


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