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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (8th-14th July 2019)

Def Leppard 2018. By dltourhistory

A round up of Def Leppard News with links to stories and updates from this week in the band's history.

The 2019 tour continued in Canada.

2019 Canadian Tour Show

The current tour came back to Canada for the first nationwide tour there since April/May 2015.

Halifax, NS

The opening show of the 2019 Canadian tour leg in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The first visit here since 2003 on the X/Ten tour. 'Excitable' was added to the setlist in place of 'Let It Go'.

Moncton, NB

The second date of the tour in Moncton, New Brunswick with the same setlist as Halifax.

New Album News

Vivian again commented on the recording of new music and once more suggested a full album could be recorded in 2020.

Def Leppard History

This week saw the 20th anniversary of the 'Promises' single being released in the UK.

This week also saw the anniversaries of Pete Willis' departure from the band and Phil Collen joining them during the making of the 'Pyromania' album in 1982.

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
7th july 2019

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 13th July 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
14th july 2019

DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour In MONCTON, NB (Show Report)

Def Leppard played another show on the 2019 Canadian tour last night in Moncton, NB with 16 songs performed.

Show #17 on the 2019 Canadian tour in Moncton, NB. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
14th july 2019

11 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release C'MON C'MON Single In The UK

Def Leppard released their C'mon C'mon single 11 years ago on this day in 2008 in the UK.

The 11th anniversary of the release of the 'C'mon C'mon' single in the UK. Released as a 12 inch picture disc.


Def Leppard News
13th july 2019

DEF LEPPARD Start 2019 Canadian Tour In HALIFAX, NS (Show Report)

Def Leppard played the first show of the 2019 Canadian tour last night in Halifax, NS with 16 songs performed.

Show #16 on the 2019 Canadian tour in Halifax, NS. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
13th july 2019

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album Certified 5x Platinum In USA

Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified as 5 times platinum in the USA on this day in 1988.

The 31st anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album going 5 tmes platinum in the USA for sales of over 5 million copies.


Def Leppard News
13th july 2019

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's WORK IT OUT At #1 On UK Rock Chart

Def Leppard's classic single Work It Out peaked at Number 22 on the main UK charts on this day in 1996.

The 23rd anniversary of the 'Work It Out' single entering the UK charts. Including a Number One entry on the Rock chart.


Def Leppard News
12th july 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DEF LEPPARD To Record Songs/Possible Full Album In 2020

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has been interviewed by the Canadian press and mentioned work on the next studio album.

Vivian gave another update on the progress of new music and a full album being recorded in 2020. But once again no details of any exact release date.


Def Leppard News
12th july 2019

20 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release PROMISES/BACK IN YOUR FACE Single

Def Leppard released their classic double A-Side single classic single Promises/Back In Your Face on this day in 1999 in the UK.

The 20th anniversary of the 'Promises/Back In Your Face' single in the UK. Taken from the recently released 'Euphoria' album.


Def Leppard News
12th july 2019

37 Years Ago Guitarist PHIL COLLEN Joined DEF LEPPARD In London

Phil Collen joined Def Leppard as their co-lead guitar player in London 37 years ago on this day in 1982.

The 37th anniversary of guitarist Phil Collen joining the band during the making of the 'Pyromania' album.


Def Leppard News
11th july 2019

37 Years Ago Original DEF LEPPARD Guitarist PETE WILLIS Was Fired

Original Def Leppard guitarist Pete Willis was fired from the band in London, England on this day in 1982.

The 37th anniversary of guitarist Pete Willis being fired from the band.


Def Leppard News
10th july 2019

26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Film TWO STEPS BEHIND Promo Video

Def Leppard filmed the live scenes of their classic Two Steps Behind promo video on this day in 1993 at Irvine Meadows.

The 26th anniversary of the filming of the 'Two Steps Behind' promo video's live scenes during the 'Adrenalize' tour.


Def Leppard News
9th july 2019

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play Rare Slang Songs In PITTSBURGH (Video)

Def Leppard played a show on the Slang tour in Pittsburgh, PA on 9th July 1996 and video footage is available.

The 23rd anniversary of a Slang tour show in Pittsburgh, PA. Watch rare live footage.


Def Leppard News
8th july 2019

DEF LEPPARD On Playing HYSTERIA In Full At DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL

Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Rick Savage were interviewed by Sky Arts TV in June at the Download Festival.

Joe and Sav talked backstage ahead of their Download Festival appearance. Part of the coverage broadcast by Sky Arts TV in the UK.


Def Leppard News
8th july 2019

DEF LEPPARD End 2019 European Tour In BARCELONA (Show Report)

Def Leppard played the last show of the 2019 European tour last night in Barcelona, Spain with 16 songs performed.

Show #15 on the 2019 European tour in Barcelona, Spain. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


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