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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (24th-30th June 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.

Another week of touring around Europe.

2019 European Tour Shows

The current tour continued across Europe with three more shows played in Belgium and Norway.

Graspop Metal Meeting

A 14 song setlist performed by headliners KISS in front of 50,000 fans in Dessel, Belgium. The second appearance at this frstival.

Trondheim Rocks

After a three day break the band returned to the tour for two headline shows in Norway.

The first at a very cold festival in Trondheim before 18,000 fans. The second ever visit to the city.

Tons Of Rock

A second show played in Norway in Oslo/Ekeberg. A festival show played before 20,000 fans at Ekebergsletta.

New Def Leppard/Manraze/Delta Deep Material

Phil discussed the ongoing work on new Def Leppard songs and also hinted at new music from both Manraze and Delta Deep. However he also suggested his solo album idea may not happen after all.

UK Rock Album Chart

The 'Collection Volume 2' box set entered the Top Ten of the UK Rock And Metal Album charts.

Def Leppard History

A rare week with very few major anniversaries apart from a couple of shows played in 1987 to arm-up for the Hysteria tour.

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
30th june 2019

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 29th June 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
30th june 2019

DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour At TONS OF ROCK In OSLO (Show Report)

Def Leppard played a show on the 2019 European tour last night in Oslo/Ekeberg, Norway with 17 songs performed.

Show #11 on the 2019 European tour in Oslo/Ekeberg, Norway. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
29th june 2019

JOE ELLIOTT/PHIL COLLEN On Enjoyable 2015 DEF LEPPARD Album Sessions

Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Phil Collen were interviewed by Japanese TV in 2015 about the self-titled studio album.

A 2015 interview video from Japanese TV where Joe and Phil reveal details about the writing and recording process of the self-titled album. Watch the full video.


Def Leppard News
28th june 2019

DEF LEPPARD's Collection Volume 2 Enters UK Rock Chart At #6

Def Leppard's Collection Volume Two box set has entered the UK album charts inside the Top Ten.

The 'Collection Volume 2' box set entered the UK Rock charts inside the Top Ten.


Def Leppard News
28th june 2019

DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour At TRONDHEIM ROCKS (Show Report)

Def Leppard played a show on the 2019 European tour last night in Trondheim, Norway with 17 songs performed.

Show #10 on the 2019 European tour in Trondheim, Norway. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
28th june 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring HYSTERIA To Den Haag (Photos)

Def Leppard played a Hysteria warm-up show in Den Haag, Holland on this day in 1987 and photos are available.

The 32nd anniversary of a Hysteria tour warm-up show in Holland before the release of the 'Animal' single. View rare photos.


Def Leppard News
27th june 2019

PHIL COLLEN On New DEF LEPPARD/MANRAZE Music/Solo Album

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen has been interviewed by Canadian radio and mention the next studio album.

Phil was interviewed by Canadian Radio and mentioned new Def Leppard songs plus new music from his various side project bands.


Def Leppard News
26th june 2019

JOE ELLIOTT Songs From The Vault 20th June 2019 Playlist/Transcript

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott hosted another edition of his monthly radio show Songs From The Vault this week on SiriusXM.

Joe hosted another edition of his monthly radio show on SiriusXM's Deep tracks. Listen back via the link.


Def Leppard News
26th june 2019

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Rock EARLS COURT ARENA (Photos/Review)

Def Leppard played an Adrenalize world tour show on 26th June 1992 in London, England with a review and photos available.

27 years since an Adrenalize In The Round show at the legendary Earls Court Arena in London. View rare photos from the show.


Def Leppard News
26th june 2019

11 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring Sparkle Lounge To WEMBLEY (Photos)

Def Leppard played a show in London, England during the Songs From The Sparkle Lounge tour on this day in 2008 and high quality photos are available.

The 11th anniversary of a show in London at Wembley Arena on the Sparkle Lounge tour. View many media photos from the show.


Def Leppard News
25th june 2019

PHIL COLLEN Says Most DEF LEPPARD Cover Versions Suck

Def Leppard guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell were interviewed at Graspop and the full video is available.

A video interview with phi land Vivian recorded backstage in Belgium. Phil commented on the various covers of Def Leppard songs over the years, emotion in their music and the current tour.


Def Leppard News
25th june 2019

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On PYROMANIA Tour Voice Issues (Video)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott appeared on MTV in the USA in June 1983 to discuss his vocal issues with video available to watch.

36 years since Joe appeared on MTV in the USA to talk about the resumption of the highly successful Pyromania tour after his vocal issues forced many shows to be rescheduled.


Def Leppard News
24th june 2019

DEF LEPPARD 2019 Tour At GRASPOP In BELGIUM (Show Report)

Def Leppard played a show on the 2019 European tour last night in Dessel, Belgium with 14 songs performed.

Show #9 on the 2019 European tour in Dessel, Belgium. Read about the show and view photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
24th june 2019

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Debut HYSTERIA Songs In Tilburg (Photos)

Def Leppard played the first of two Hysteria tour warm up shows in Tilburg, Holland on this day in 1987.

32 years since the band debuted new songs from the Hysteria album at club shows in Holland where they ha dspent the last few years recording the album.


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