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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (23rd-29th March 2020)

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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 the first cancellation of a 2020 show took place.

Mexican Festival Show Cancelled

Earlier this week the Domination Festival set for 1st May in Mexico City was cancelled.

The organisers announced the expected cancellation via their social media accounts.

Possibly the first of many cancellations to come this year as events all over the world are being affected by the Coronavirus situation.

There is still no word on the status of The Stadium Tour shows.

London To Vegas Release Postponed

The 'London To Vegas' box set was moved from 24th April to 29th May this week.

HITS VEGAS/HYSTERIA AT THE O2 Digital Films

But the Las Vegas and London shows from the upcoming 'London To Vegas' box set were listed as digital downloads on Apple Music.

Each is available separately to download but without the extras from the Blu-ray and DVD versions.

This is in addition to the digital audio versions due the same day.

Joe Elliott On Coronavirus

Joe once again mentioned the current lockdown situation on his radio show:

"I hope you're all surviving this lock down. It's a very very tricky time for all of us."

Def Leppard History

The first anniversary of the band's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 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
22nd march 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 28th March 2020 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 march 2020

1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD Inducted Into The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Def Leppard were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Brooklyn, NY on this day in 2019 with five songs also performed.

The first anniversary of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony in New York.


Def Leppard News
29th march 2020

31 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Album 2x Platinum In The UK

Def Leppard's classic Hysteria album was certified 2 times platinum in the UK on this day in 1989.

The 31st anniversary of the 'Hysteria' album being certified 2 x platinum in the UK.


Def Leppard News
29th march 2020

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ON THROUGH THE NIGHT Album At #15 In UK

Def Leppard's classic debut album On Through The Night reached Number 15 on the UK Top 100 chart on this day in 1980.

The 40th anniversary of the On Through The Night album peaking at Number 15 in the UK.


Def Leppard News
28th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD HITS VEGAS/HYSTERIA AT THE O2 Digital Films/Video Previews

Def Leppard will release the Hits Vegas Live At Planet Hollywood and Hysteria At The O2 shows as digital live videos in May with previews available.

Both films from the upcoming 'London To Vegas' box set are now available as separate digital downloads.


Def Leppard News
28th march 2020

2 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Is Northern Ireland Hospice Ambassador

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell was honoured on this day in 2018 at the Northern Ireland Hospice in Belfast.

The 2nd anniversary of Vivian Campbell being made an ambassador for the NI Hospice in his native Belfast.


Def Leppard News
28th march 2020

4 Years Ago PHIL COLLEN/DELTA DEEP Start East Coast Tour (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Delta Deep played a show in Washington D.C. on 28th March 2016 and photos/video are available.

The 4th anniversary of a Phil Collen show with Delta Deep. Watch video footage.


Def Leppard News
28th march 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release ARMAGEDDON IT Single In UK

Def Leppard released their classic Armageddon It single 32 years ago on this day in 1988 in the UK.

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Armageddon It' sigle being released in the UK.


Def Leppard News
27th march 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Tour In NEW JERSEY (Photo Gallery)

Def Leppard played a Pyromania tour show in East Rutherford, NJ on this day in 1983 with rare photos available.

The 37th anniversary of a 'Pyromania' tour show in New Jersey with rare media photos available.


Def Leppard News
27th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD Release RUN RIOT Video/Digital Single From Hysteria At The O2

Def Leppard have today released the digital single Run Riot from the upcoming Hysteria At The O2 live album.

'Run Riot' was released as a digital download/steam and as a video on YouTube from 'Hysteria At The O2'.


Def Leppard News
27th march 2020

1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform PSSOM/HYSTERIA On U.S. TV Shows (Video)

Def Leppard performed live on two U.S. TV shows on this day in 2019 to promote the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction.

The first anniversary of two U.S. TV performances promoting the RRHOF Induction. Watch video footage.


Def Leppard News
27th march 2020

5 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD UK Tour Announced/Album Title Revealed

Def Leppard announced their 2015 UK tour on this day in 2015 and revealed the title of the current studio album.

The 5th anniversary of a UK Tour and album title announcement in 2015 for the 'Def Leppard' album.


Def Leppard News
27th march 2020

9 Years Ago VIVIAN CAMPBELL/THIN LIZZY In Sayreville, NJ (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell played a show with Thin Lizzy in Sayreville, NJ on 27th March 2011 with video footage available.

The 9th anniversary of a show by Thin Lizzy featuring guest guitarist Vivian Campbell.


Def Leppard News
27th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD's DOMINATION MEXICO Festival Show For 1st May Postponed

Def Leppard's 1st May appearance at the Domination Mexico festival has now been postponed by the organisers.

The 1st May show in Mexico City was cancelled by the organisers.


Def Leppard News
26th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD's LONDON TO VEGAS DVD/Blu-ray/CD Release Moved To May

Def Leppard's new London To Vegas box set and live albums will now be released in late May due to the global situation.

The 'London To Vegas' box set was moved to late May due to the current virus outbreak situation.


Def Leppard News
26th march 2020

1 Year Ago DEF LEPPARD Perform 2 Songs/Talk RRHOF On Howard Stern Show (Video)

Def Leppard appeared on the Howard Stern show on this day in 2019 and performed two songs live in studio.

The first anniversary of the band's interview and performance on the Howard Stern show to promote the RRHOF Induction.


Def Leppard News
26th march 2020

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's ON THROUGH THE NIGHT North American Release

Def Leppard released their debut album On Through The Night 40 years ago today on 26th March 1980 in the USA and Canada.

The 40th anniversary of the 'On Through The Night' album's North American release.


Def Leppard News
26th march 2020

32 Years Ago HYSTERIA Becomes DEF LEPPARD's First US Top Ten Hit

Def Leppard's classic Hysteria single reached Number 10 on the Billboard Top 100 chart on this day in 1988.

The 32nd anniversary of the 'Hysteria' single becoming the band's first U.S. Top Ten single.


Def Leppard News
25th march 2020

2 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Rocked The Royal Albert Hall In LONDON

Def Leppard played their first full live show at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England on this day in 2018.

The 2nd anniversary of the Teenage Cancer Trust show in London, England. View video footage.


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