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DEF LEPPARD News Round Up (9th-15th March 2020)

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.

A week where "shit happened" and unfortunately...no one could wipe their f**king arse motherf**ker!...Oh and here's some trivial Def Leppard updates. Enjoy!.

Record Store Day 2020 Postponed

Record Store Day 2020 was postponed until 20th June following (see TV News for details) after the releases were revealed on 5th March.

Def Leppard are set to release the 'Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame' live EP.

Featuring five songs recorded on 29th March 2019 in Brooklyn, NY.

Down 'n' Outz's The Music Box E.P. is also due on the same day.

New Def Leppard Album Writing Session

During a radio interview Vivian Campbell once again mentioned an upcoming writing session for the next studio album.

According to him Joe, Sav and Phil are due (or were due...) to meet, presumably in Dublin, for an "initial" writing session later this month.

He said it was due to coincide with his next Last In Line shows which may (or may not) be happening over the weekend of 20th to 22nd March and therefore he could not attend.

Of course all immediate and future plans for the band and side bands in up in the air at the moment.

Def Leppard History

The 40th anniversary of the 'On Through The Night' album 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
15th march 2020

The JOE ELLIOTT Show 14th 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
15th march 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD End PYROMANIA European Tour #1 In MELUN (Video)

Def Leppard played a Pyromania world tour show in Melun, France on 15th March 1983 and pro shot video footage is available.

The 37th anniversary of a 'Pyromania' tour show in Melun, France which was filmed for local TV. Watch all six songs.


Def Leppard News
14th march 2020

40 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD Release Debut Album ON THROUGH THE NIGHT

Def Leppard released their debut album On Through The Night 40 years ago today on 14th March 1980 in the UK.

The 40th anniversary of the 'On Through The Night' album being released in the UK.


Def Leppard News
13th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD HITS VEGAS Live At Planet Hollywood Digital Live Album

Def Leppard will release the Hits Vegas Live At Planet Hollywood show as a digital live album on 24th April.

The audio version of the Las Vegas Sin City Residency film appeared on digital platforms for release on 24th April alongside the CD/DVD/Blu-ray packages.


Def Leppard News
13th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD's 2020 RECORD STORE DAY RRHOF Live Release Postponed To June

Def Leppard's Rock And Roll Hall of Fame vinyl EP for Record Store Day 2020 has now been delayed.

The Record Store Day releases were postponed to 20th June having originally been due on 19th April.


Def Leppard News
13th march 2020

8 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Guests On OEDIPUS Album (Video)

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen appeared on the Oedipus song Final Machine in 2012 and performance footage is available.

The 8th anniversary of a Phil Collen guest appearance song being released with the band Oedipus.


Def Leppard News
13th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD 1979 GLAD I'M ALIVE (Early Version) Single Released

Def Leppard have released a third track from The Early Years 79-81 box set with the Glad I'm Alive (Early Version) now available to stream/download.

The 1979 early version of Glad I'm Alive was released as a digital single from the upcoming The Early Years 79-81 box set.


Def Leppard News
12th march 2020

37 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's PYROMANIA Album At Number 18 In The UK

Def Leppard's classic Pyromania album reached Number 18 on the UK Top 100 chart 37 years ago on this day in 1983.

The 37th anniversary of the 'Pyromania' album peaking at Number 18 in the UK charts.


Def Leppard News
12th march 2020

32 Years Ago DEF LEPPARD's HYSTERIA Tour In Cologne (Video/Photos)

Def Leppard played a Hysteria world tour show in Cologne, West Germany on 12th March 1988 with a review, photos and video available.

The 32nd anniversary of a 'Hysteria' tour show in Cologne, Germany. View the full concert video.


Def Leppard News
11th march 2020

DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Performs @ Tartan Clef Awards 2009/2010 (Video)

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott performed at the Tartan Clef Awards in Glasgow in 2009 and 2010 and video footage is available.

View footage of Joe Elliott from 2009 and 2010 at the Tartan Clef Awards in Glasgow, Scotland.


Def Leppard News
10th march 2020

Classic DEF LEPPARD Live Photo COPENHAGEN, Denmark March 1988

Def Leppard played a show in Copenhagen, Denmark on 10th March 1988 on the Hysteria tour and a classic live photo is available.

View a classic live photo from a 'Hysteria' tour show in Denmark.


Def Leppard News
10th march 2020

Classic DEF LEPPARD Live Video WHITE LIGHTNING Peoria, IL 1993

Def Leppard played a show in Peoria, IL on 10th March 1993 on the Adrenalize tour and footage of White Lightning is available.

Watch a performance of 'White Lightning' from the 'Adrenalize' tour.


Def Leppard News
9th march 2020

VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DEF LEPPARD To Have New Album Session This Month In Dublin

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has been interviewed by New York radio and mentioned work on the next studio album.

Vivian talked about the next studio album during a radio interview.


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