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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (21st-27th October 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 his said band Last In Line.

Best Of Back On Billboard

'The Story So Far...The Best Of' greatest hits album re-entered the US Billboard charts this week.

The 2CD set which was released in October 2018 spent it's third week in total on the Top 200 chart.

Down 'n' Outz On UK Charts

'This Is How We Roll' the third album by Joe Elliott's side band Down 'n' Outz entered the UK charts this week.

It entered the Rock And Metal chart at Number 4 as well as debuting on three other charts.

The album has (so far) not entered the US charts.

Last In Line USA Tour

Vivian continued to tour the USA with Last In Line following his recent back surgery.

The band played shows both opening for UFO as well as their own headline dates.

Shows were played in Sauget. IL, Cincinnati, OH, St. Charles, IL and Wabash, IN and last night in Columbus, OH.

Down 'n' Outz Signed CD Competition

Joe ran a contest on his weekly Planet Rock show last night to win a singed CD of 'This Is How We Roll'.

UK fans can enter the contest until 5pm on Wednesday 30th October. Enter via the show link below.

Def Leppard History

The 24th anniversary of the 3 Continents In One Day world record attempt and 'Vault' album release took place this week along with the anniversary of Steve Clark;s final show with the band.

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
27th october 2019

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 26th October 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
27th october 2019

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD/BON JOVI Get Adrenalized In NEW JERSEY (Video)

Def Leppard played an Adrenalize tour show in East Rutherford, NJ on 27th October 1992 and video footage is available.

The 27th anniversary of a guest appearance by Jon Bon Jovi/Richie Sambora on the 'Adrenalize' tour in their native New Jersey. Watch the full show.


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27th october 2019

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End HYSTERIA Tour/STEVE CLARK's Last Show

Def Leppard ended their 14 month Hysteria world tour in Tacoma, WA, USA on this day in 1988.

The 31st anniversary of the last show on the 1987/1988 'Hysteria' world tour and the final full concert by guitarist Steve Clark with Def Leppard.


Def Leppard News
26th october 2019

31 Years Ago IRON MAIDEN's Steve Harris Guests With DEF LEPPARD

Def Leppard played a Hysteria world tour In The Round show in Portland, OR on this day in 1988.

The 31st anniversary of a guest appearance by Iron Maiden's Steve Harris during the 'Hysteria' tour. View a rare photo.


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26th october 2019

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play Vault Acoustic Show In SINGAPORE (Video)

Def Leppard played an acoustic show in Singapore City, Singapore on 26th October 1995 during the Vault promo tour and video footage/photos are available.

The 24th anniversary of an acoustic show on the 'Vault' promo tour in Singapore. View TV footage.


Def Leppard News
25th october 2019

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On Inspiration for Down 'n' Outz This Is How We Roll Album

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed by Indiana Radio about the new Down 'n' Outz album This Is How We Roll.

Joe Elliott talked about the new Down 'n' Outz album during an interview with US radio. Listen to the full audio.


Def Leppard News
25th october 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE 2019 Wabash, IN Photos/Video 1

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

Another show by Vivian's side band Last In Line in Wabash, IN. View the setlist/photos and video.


Def Leppard News
25th october 2019

15 Years Ago BEST OF DEF LEPPARD Album/DVD Released

Def Leppard released the Best Of Def Leppard/Best Of The Videos 2CD/DVD set on this day in 2004 in the UK.

The 15th anniversary of the release of the 'Best Of Def Leppard' album in the UK along with a DVD collection.


Def Leppard News
24th october 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE 2019 St. Charles, IL (x2) Photos/Video 1

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

Another show by Vivian's side band Last In Line in St. Charles, IL. View the setlist/photos and video.


Def Leppard News
24th october 2019

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Bring SLANG Tour To GENEVA (Video)

Def Leppard played a Slang tour show in Geneva, Switzerland on 24th October 1996 and video footage is available.

The 23rd anniversary of a show in Geneva, Switzerland during the 'Slang' tour. View the full show.


Def Leppard News
23rd october 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE 2019 Sauget/Cincinnati Photos/Video 1

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell and Last In Line played shows in Sauget, IL/Cincinnati, OH with photos/video available.

More shows by Vivian's side band Last In Line in Sauget, IL/Cincinnati, OH. View the setlist/photos and video.


Def Leppard News
23rd october 2019

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Play 3 Continents In One Day/VAULT Album Release

Def Leppard released their first greatest hits album Vault on this day in 1995 and set a new world record.

The 24th anniversary of the 3 Continents In One Day world record breaking series of shows to promote the release of the 'Vault' greatest hits album on the same day.


Def Leppard News
22nd october 2019

DEF LEPPARD's The Story So Far...The Best Of Album Re-Enters USA Charts

Def Leppard's 2CD greatest hits album The Story So Far...The Best Of Def Leppard has re-entered the Billboard charts this week.

The 2018 'The Story So Far...The Best Of' album re-entered the Billboard charts and spent it's third week only on the Top 200 this week.


Def Leppard News
22nd october 2019

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Get Adrenalized In BINGHAMTON, NY (Video)

Def Leppard played an Adrenalize tour show in Binghamton, NY on 22nd October 1992 and video footage is available.

The 27th anniversary of a show in Binghamton, NY during the 'Adrenalize' tour. View the full In the Round show video.


Def Leppard News
22nd october 2019

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN's ADRENALIZED Autobiography Released

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen's released his first autobiography Adrenalized: Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond on this day in 2015 in the UK.

The 4th anniversary of the release of Phil Collen's first autobiography 'Adrenalized: Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond'.


Def Leppard News
21st october 2019

JOE ELLIOTT's DOWN 'N' OUTZ This Is How We Roll Album #4 In UK Rock Chart

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott's side band Down 'n' Outz This How We Roll album has entered the UK album charts.

Joe Elliott's side band Down 'n' Outz entered the UK album charts with 'This Is How We Roll' including a Number 4 entry on the Rock Chart.


Def Leppard News
21st october 2019

6 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release VIVA! HYSTERIA Live At The Joint

The Def Leppard VIVA! Hysteria Live At The Joint, Las Vegas CD/DVD/Blu-ray was released on this day in 2013.

The 6th anniversary of the 'VIVA! Hysteria' CD/DVD/Blu-ray release in the UK showcasing the band's first Las Vegas residency.


Def Leppard News
21st october 2019

24 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's When Love And Hate Collide At #2 In UK

Def Leppard's classic single When Love & Hate Collide reached Number 2 in the UK charts on this day in 1995.

The 24th anniversary of the 'When Love & Hate Collide' single reaching Number 2 in the UK. The band's biggest hit single in their home country.


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