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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (25th November-1st December 2019)

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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 Vivian continued to tour with Last In Line and Joe revealed some interesting tour news.

Def Leppard 2020 Mexico City Show

Joe Elliott announced the first Def Leppard show of 2020 would take place in Mexico City on 1st May.

He was speaking during his weekly radio show on Planet Rock last night. The show is likely to be at the Domination Mexico festival which had been rumoured by local fans over the last few weeks.

The organisers have yet to announce and confirm the line-up of the two days festival which is set for 1st/2nd May 2020.

Def Leppard/Mötley Crüe Tour Announcement

Vivian seemingly revealed that he has had to reschedule his UK tour with Last In Line to make room for a likely North American tour announcement this coming week.

His four day break scheduled in his words because "something's come up with Leppard" suggests a press conference of some kind.

Mötley Crüe are likely to confirm a stadium tour with Def Leppard and Poison for 2020 in the next few days.

This news ties in with a recent Billboard article which stated the original plan to announce a reunion in the first week of December followed by a tour announcement.

Note - Some online news sites are saying Wednesday 4th December for a tour announcement. No source given but it does tie in with Vivian's tour break from Last In line.

Vivian Campbell/Last In Line 3rd Album/UK Tour

Vivian continued to talk about the third Last In Line album and plans to record it in early 2020 and find a new record label.

Last In Line played the first four shows of their UK and Irish tour in Bristol, Buckley, Belfast and Troon. The tour continues tonight in Wolverhampton.

Def Leppard History

The 41st anniversary of Rick Allen joining Def Leppard in Sheffield, England took place this week in a month that also marks 42 years since the band formed in November 1977.

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
1st december 2019

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 30th November 2019 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
1st december 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE 2019 Belfast/Troon (Show Report)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and Last In Line played shows in Belfast and Troon with photos/video available.

More shows by Vivian's Last In Line. View setlists/photos and videos.


Def Leppard News
1st december 2019

4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On BBC Breakfast (Video/Photos)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott appeared on BBC Breakfast in the UK on 1st December 2015 and video footage/photos are available.

The 4th anniversary of Joe's appearance on BBC Breakfast news promoting the 2015 UK Tour.


Def Leppard News
30th november 2019

JOE ELLIOTT Announces DEF LEPPARD's Mexico City Appearance For 1st May 2020

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has just announced the band will play a festival in Mexico City in May 2020 during his weekly radio show.

Joe Elliott announced Def Leppard's appearance at a festival in Mexico City during his weekly Planet Rock radio show. A festival that has yet to officially announce its line-up.


Def Leppard News
30th november 2019

1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD The Story So Far/Hysteria Singles Released

Def Leppard released their 2CD best of album The Story So Far...The Best Of Def Leppard and Hysteria The Singles box set on this day in 2018.

The 1st anniversary of the release of 'The Story So Far...' greatest hits album and the 'Hysteria The Singles' box set.


Def Leppard News
30th november 2019

How DEF LEPPARD Formed 42 Years Ago This Month In SHEFFIELD

Def Leppard formed as a band exactly 42 years ago this month in Sheffield, England.

42 years since Def Leppard formed in Sheffield, England. Read about how the first line-up of the band got together in November 1977.


Def Leppard News
30th november 2019

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's Breathe A Sigh Number 1 On UK Rock Chart

Def Leppard's classic single Breathe A Sigh reached Number 43 on this day in 1996 in the UK.

The 23rd anniversary of the Breathe A Sigh single peaking on the UK charts including a Number One on the rock chart.


Def Leppard News
30th november 2019

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album Certified DIAMOND In Canada

Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified Diamond in Canada on this day in 1988.

The 31st anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album being certified as Diamond in Canada.


Def Leppard News
30th november 2019

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album 8xPlatinum In USA

Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified 8 times platinum in the USA on this day in 1988.

The 31st anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album being certified as 8 times Platinum in the USA.


Def Leppard News
29th november 2019

DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL On Scheduling His Immunotherapy Treatments

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has been interviewed by the Northern Irish press and spoke about his health.

Vivian explained his current health treatments during various interviews with everything still going well.


Def Leppard News
29th november 2019

6 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT w/ Kings Of Chaos In Mexico (Videos)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott played a show with Kings Of Chaos in Mexico City on 29th November 2013 and video footage is available.

The 6th anniversary of Joe Elliott's appearance in Mexico with Kings Of Chaos.


Def Leppard News
29th november 2019

30 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's In The Round In Your Face Goes Platinum In USA

Def Leppard's first concert video In The Round-In Your Face was certified multi platinum on this in 1989.

The 30th anniversary of the 'In The Round-In Your Face' VHS live video being certified as multi-platinum in the USA.


Def Leppard News
29th november 2019

25 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Album Certified 9xPlatinum In USA

Def Leppard's classic Pyromania album was certified nine times platinum in the USA on this day in 1994.

The 25th anniversary of the 'Pyromania' album being certified as 9 times platinum in the USA.


Def Leppard News
28th november 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL's LAST IN LINE Announce European Festival Show For June 2020

Vivian Campbell's Last In Line have announced their second concert of 2020 at a European festival.

Vivian's band Last In Line confirmed their second show of 2020 at Hellfest in Clisson, France.


Def Leppard News
28th november 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE 2019 Buckley, Wales Photos/Video 1

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and Last In Line played a show last night in Buckley, Wales with photos/video available.

Another show by Vivian's Last In Line. View the setlist/photos and videos.


Def Leppard News
28th november 2019

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring SLANG Show To EXETER (Photos/Reviews)

Def Leppard played a small club show during the Slang tour show in Exeter, England on 28th November 1996 and photos/reviews are available.

The 23rd anniversary of the Slang tour club show in Exeter, England.


Def Leppard News
27th november 2019

1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD Released The PERSONAL JESUS Promo Video

Def Leppard released the promo video for their cover of Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus on this day in 2018.

The 1st anniversary of the 'Personal Jesus' promo video being premiered.


Def Leppard News
27th november 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE 2019 Bristol, England Photos/Video 1

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and Last In Line played a show last night in Bristol, England with photos/video available.

Another show by Vivian's Last In Line. View the setlist/photos and videos.


Def Leppard News
27th november 2019

4 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Self-Titled Album (Regular UK CD Release)

Def Leppard's current self-titled studio album was released in regular CD format in the UK on this day in 2015.

The 4th anniversary of the self-titled DEF LEPAPRD album being released as a regular CD in 2015.


Def Leppard News
27th november 2019

(41 Years Ago) 15 Year Old Drummer RICK ALLEN Joins DEF LEPPARD

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen joined the band exactly 41 years ago today in Sheffield, England.

The 41st anniversary of Rick Allen joining Def Leppard in Sheffield in 1978.


Def Leppard News
26th november 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL Seems To Reveal DEF LEPPARD Will Announce 2020 Tour Next Week

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was interviewed by Wolverhampton radio and seemed to reveal more about the 2020 stadium tour.

Vivian Campbell revealed that the 2020 Def Leppard tour might well be officially announced this coming week when talking about the rescheduling of Last In Line's UK tour dates.


Def Leppard News
25th november 2019

DEF LEPPARD/VIVIAN CAMPBELL May Not Be Playing Shows In April 2020

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell's band mate Vinny Appice was recently interviewed by Boston radio and talked about the 2020 tour.

Vivian's Last In Line band mate revealed that Def Leppard may have been planning activity in April 2020 before the schedule was cleared.


Def Leppard News
25th november 2019

17 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Begin Three Night Run In TOKYO (Video)

Def Leppard played an X/Ten tour show in Tokyo, Japan on 25th November 2002 and video footage is available.

The 17th anniversary of the start of a three night run in Tokyo, Japan during the X/Ten world tour. View the full show.


Def Leppard News
25th november 2019

36 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release TOO LATE FOR LOVE In The UK

Def Leppard released their classic Too Late For Love single 36 years ago on this day in 1983 in the UK.

The 36th anniversary of the release of the Too Late For Love single in the UK.


Def Leppard News
25th november 2019

41 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Record The DEF LEPPARD E.P. At Fairview Studios

Def Leppard started recording The Def Leppard EP in Willerby, Hull, England 41 years ago on this day in 1978.

The 41st anniversary of the start of the band's two day recording session in Hull, England for 'The Def Leppard E.P.'.


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