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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (23rd-29th September 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 Joe remained in the USA to promote his new Down 'n' Outz album and Vivian continued his touring with Last In Line.

Oxford 1980 Live Album/OTTN 40th Anniversary

Joe revealed during a live radio interview that the 1980 live album will be released in 2020 to celebrate 40 years since the release of the 'On Trough The Night' album.

First mentioned in the 1987 'Animal Instinct' biography and then by Joe in January 2018 when he revealed it had been found again and newly mixed.

Def Leppard 2020 Tour/New Music

Joe also revealed that Def Leppard's 2020 touring schedule would start in the Summer. Phil had previously mentioned a busy year for the band with shows already booked. He also said he will write more new music for the band during his time off.

Down 'n' Outz Touring/New Music

During the same SiriusXM interview Joe revealed a possible Down 'n' Outz tour for late Spring/Early Summer 2020 and that he would work on new music in the meantime over the winter months alongside Def Leppard work.

Last In Line Tour 2020 Date

Vivian's Last In Line band announced their first show of 2020 as well as more dates for 2019. The first event or release to be confirmed for next year by the band or any of the members' side projects.

Last In Line Show/Cancellation

Vivian Campbell played another show with his Last In Line band in Leesburg, VA to promote their second studio album but had to cancel the following nights show in Hopewell, VA due to "unforeseen circumstances".

Def Leppard History

The 26th anniversary of end of the 'Adrenalize' world tour took place this week.

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
21st september 2019

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 28th September 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
29th september 2019

26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End ADRENALIZE World Tour In Mexico City

Def Leppard played the final show of their 241 date Adrenalize world tour in Mexico City 26 years ago on this day in 1993.

The 26th anniversary of the end of the 1992/1993 'Adrenalize' world tour in Mexico City. Read the band's thoughts on the last show.


Def Leppard News
28th september 2019

23 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ALL I WANT IS EVERYTHING #38 In The UK

Def Leppard's classic All I Want Is Everything single peaked at Number 38 in the UK charts on this day in 1996.

The 23rd anniversary of the 'All I Want Is Everything' single reaching Number 38 in the UK charts in 1996. The third UK single from the 'Slang' album..


Def Leppard News
28th september 2019

5 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Rock WEMBLEY Stadium For The NFL (Video)

Def Leppard returned to Wembley Stadium in London, England on this day in 2014 to play a short set before an NFL game.

The 5th anniversary of the band's appearance at Wembley Stadium before an International Series NFL game in London. Watch the full performance video.


Def Leppard News
27th september 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL's LAST IN LINE Announce First Show For 2020

Vivian Campbell's Last In Line have announced their first concert of 2020 as part of their ongoing 'Last In Line II' tour.

Vivian's Last In Line announced a new show for 2020 in the USA and more 2019 dates. The first announced show for 2020 by Def Leppard or any band member side project.


Def Leppard News
27th september 2019

VIVIAN CAMPBELL/LAST IN LINE 2019 Leesburg, VA Photos/Video 1

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

Vivian's side band Last In Line played a show in Leesburg, VA. View fan photos and video footage.


Def Leppard News
27th september 2019

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA/PYROMANIA Go 7x Platinum In USA

Def Leppard became the first band to sell seven millions copies of two back to back albums with Hysteria and Pyromania in the USA on this day in 1988.

The 31st anniversary of the 'Hysteria' and 'Pyromania' albums reaching 7 million sales in the USA. Meaning the band were the first act to have back-to-back 7x platinum releases in the country.


Def Leppard News
27th september 2019

14 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN's MANRAZE Play First Show In LONDON, England

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen played the first ever show with his band Manraze on this day 27th September 2005.

The 14th anniversary of Phil Collen's side band Manraze playing their debut show in London, England.


Def Leppard News
26th september 2019

JOE ELLIOTT Confirms DEF LEPPARD 2020 Tour/Writing More New Music

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed for a live edition of Trunk Nation last night and mentioned upcoming tour and new music plans.

Joe Elliott revealed that Def Leppard will start their 2020 touring in the Summer during a live interview on SiriusXM radio as well as his plans to write more new music for the band and also Down 'n' Outz.


Def Leppard News
26th september 2019

DEF LEPPARD To Release Oxford 1980 Live Album In 2020 For OTTN 40th Anniversary

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was interviewed for a live edition of Trunk Nation on Sirius XM radio last night in Los Angeles.

Joe Elliott revealed the Oxford 1980 live album will be released in March 2020 to coincide with celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the band's debut album 'On Through The Night'.


Def Leppard News
26th september 2019

27 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HAVE YOU EVER At Number 16 In The UK

Def Leppard's classic single Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad reached Number 16 in the UK charts on this day in 1992.

The 27th anniversary of the 'Have You Ever...' single reaching Number 16 in the UK charts. The third single from the 'Adrenalize' album.


Def Leppard News
25th september 2019

DEF LEPPARD Had So Much Fun At The 2019 SIN CITY RESIDENCY

Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Phil Collen were interviewed at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, NV with video available.

Joe and Phil were interviewed backstage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival and recalled the recent Sin City Residency. Watch the full video.


Def Leppard News
25th september 2019

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Live On Live SIRIUSXM's Trunk Nation Tonight

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott will appear on a live edition of Trunk Nation on Sirius XM radio tonight in Los Angeles.

Joe Elliott appeared on a live edition of the Trunk Nation show on SiriusXM radio in Los Angeles, CA. Listen back to the two hour show.


Def Leppard News
25th september 2019

26 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's TWO STEPS BEHIND At Number 32 In The UK

Def Leppard's classic Two Steps Behind single reached Number 32 in the UK on this day in 1993.

The 26th anniversary of the 'Two Steps Behind' single reaching Number 32 in the UK charts.


Def Leppard News
23rd september 2019

JOE ELLIOTT Songs From The Vault 19th September 2019 Playlist/Transcript

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

Read the full transcript of Joe's monthly radio show for SiriusXM's Deep Tracks..


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