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The World Tour – New U.S. Dates!

HELLO AMERICA! Just Announced – New USA dates for The World Tour 2023 with Motley Crue and Alice Cooper 🤘

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Sat Aug 05 Syracuse, NY Tue Aug 08 Columbus, OH Fri Aug 11 Fargo, ND Sun Aug 13 Omaha, NE Wed Aug 16 Tulsa, OK Fri Aug 18 El Paso, TX

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Def Leppard And Mötley Crüe Announce 2023 U.S. Dates For ‘The World Tour’ Following Massively Successful North American Stadium Run

with Special Guest Alice Cooper

Hot off the heels of the biggest North American stadium tour of 2022 with more than 1.3 million tickets sold, the world’s most iconic and celebrated rock legends  Def Leppard and  Mötley Crüe  are going global in 2023 with their co-headline ‘The World Tour’ along with special guest Alice Cooper.  After the launch of European and Latin American dates, the U.S. dates have been announced today.

Produced by Live Nation, the U.S. leg of the world tour kicks off on August 5 th  in Syracuse, NY. The bands will bring their electrifying stage shows across America throughout the month of August including being the first ever show at the H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, OK. 

“After finally getting back on the road this past summer, we’re beyond thrilled to bring this massive tour to a global audience including some special dates in America!” said Joe Elliott of Def Leppard.

“We had an incredible time playing The Stadium Tour in North America this summer and we truly can’t wait to take the show around the globe with  The WORLD Tour  in 2023. Crüeheads get ready because we have a few amazing U.S. dates set for you!” Mötley Crüe said in a joint statement.

TICKETS:   Check local listings for complete details including VIP offerings. To purchase tickets please visit  motley.com  &  defleppard.com .

Citi is the official card of  ‘The World Tour’ . Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, December 13 th  at 10am local time until Thursday, December 15 th  at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit  www.citientertainment.com . 

Tickets to the general public will go on sale on Friday, December 16 th  at 10am local time for all shows.

THE WORLD TOUR DATES: 

Saturday, August 5        Syracuse, NY                JMA Wireless Dome

Tuesday, August 8        Columbus, OH              Ohio Stadium

Friday, August 11          Fargo, ND                     Fargodome

Sunday, August 13        Omaha, NE                   Charles Schwab Field Omaha

Wednesday, August 16  Tulsa, OK                     H.A. Chapman Stadium

Friday, August 18          El Paso, TX                  Sun Bowl

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023           Atlantic City, NJ                          Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena^

Sat, Feb 11, 2023         Atlantic City, NJ                        Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena^

Sat, Feb 18, 2023          Mexico City, Mexico                   Foro Sol

Tue, Feb 21, 2023         Monterrey, Mexico                     Estadio Banorte

Sat, Feb 25, 2023          Bogota, Colombia                      Parque Simon Bolivar

Tue, Feb 28, 2023         Lima, Peru                                Estadio Nacional

Fri, Mar 3, 2023             Santiago, Chile                          Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida

Tue, Mar 7, 2023          Sao Paulo, Brazil                       Allianz Parque

Mon, May 22, 2023        Sheffield, UK                             Bramall Lane

Thu, May 25, 2023         Mönchengladbach, Germany     SparkassenPark

Sat, May 27, 2023        Munich, Germany                      Koenigsplatz

Mon, May 29, 2023        Budapest, Hungary                    MVM Dome

Wed, May 31, 2023       Krakow, Poland                          TAURON Arena Kraków

Fri, Jun 2, 2023              Prague, Czech Republic            Prague Rocks *

Sat, Jun 3, 2023             Hannover, Germany                  Expo Plaza

Wed, Jun 7, 2023          Solvesborg, Sweden                  Sweden Rock Festival *

Fri, Jun 9, 2023              Hyvinkää, Finland                      RockFest *

Sun, Jun 11, 2023         Trondheim, Norway                   Trondheim Rocks *

Wed, Jun 14, 2023       Copenhagen, Denmark              COPENHELL *

Sun, Jun 18, 2023         Dessel, Belgium                         Graspop Metal Meeting *

Tue, Jun 20, 2023         Milan, Italy                                 Ippodromo SNAI San Siro

Fri, Jun 23, 2023           Lisbon, Portugal                         Passeio Maritimo de Alges

Sat, Jun 24, 2023          Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain          Auditorio Miguel Ríos

Tue, Jun 27, 2023         Thun, Switzerland                      Stockhorn Arena

Sat, Jul 1, 2023              London, UK                                Wembley Stadium

Sun, Jul 2, 2023             Lytham, UK                                Lytham Festival *

Tue, Jul 4, 2023                         Dublin, Ireland                            Marlay Park

Thu, Jul 6, 2023                         Glasgow, UK                              Hampden Park

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ABOUT THE BANDS:

With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Def Leppard – Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums) — continue to be one of the most important forces in rock music. Over the course of their career the band has produced a series of classic ground-breaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike. The group’s spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name, leading Def Leppard to be heralded as the world’s greatest live rock band. Def Leppard’s influential career includes numerous hit singles and ground-breaking multi-platinum albums—including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania and Hysteria, capturing the group’s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits such as “Rock of Ages”, Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Foolin.” For the first time, in January 2018 Def Leppard debuted their full recording catalogue worldwide via streaming and download platforms. As they did with the original release of their records, Def Leppard dominated the worldwide charts again, which found their albums charting in the iTunes Top 10 in more than 30 countries, including Hysteria at #3 in the US, and #5 in the UK (36 years after the album had charted at No 1 in the Billboard charts). Def Leppard also had the #1, #2 and #3 records on the US catalogue albums chart. The band have gone on to amass a staggering 5.5 billion streams since 2018, reaching a younger 18-44 demographic that now represents 58% of their fanbase. Additionally, the band have garnered an impressive 15 million followers across their social media platforms. In May 2022, Def Leppard released their twelfth studio album Diamond Star Halos. The album debuted at #1 on the Apple and Amazon Music charts. The album also scored a Top 10 debut on North America’s Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, marking the band’s eighth Top 10 album of their career, and garnered a #1 debut on Billboard’s Hard Rock chart. Diamond Star Halos had numerous Top 10 chart entries globally including a Top 5 debut in the UK. Following the close of their historic 2018 co-headline stadium and arena run in North America, Def Leppard sold in excess of 1,000,000 tickets and the tour grossed over $100,000,000.00, a massive feat in today’s touring world. Def Leppard & Mötley Crüe topped that number yet again with another sold out North American stadium run in 2022 selling over 1.3 million tickets which grossed a staggering $173,500,000.00. As always, the group keep pushing the boundaries with their electrifying live shows.

Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, the quartet —Vince Neil (vocals), Nikki Sixx (bass), Tommy Lee (drums) and Mick Mars (guitars) —  has commandeered the rock pantheon for 41 years. The band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, garnered 7 USA platinum and multi-platinum albums, 22 Top 40 mainstream rock hits, 6 Top 20 pop singles, 3  Grammy  nominations, 5  New York Times  best-selling books, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a  Netflix  hit movie. Mötley Crüe continues touring the world with John 5 on guitar as they push the visual limits of live performance. 

Mötley Crüe  have amassed over 5 billion streams across digital platforms and the band has over 8 million followers on social media. Known for their iconic live performances, the band has sold-out countless tours across the globe in front of millions of fans with groundbreaking production highlights such as Tommy Lee’s drum-rollercoaster and Nikki Sixx’s flame-throwing-bass. They  pioneered the Las Vegas rock residency with a sold out run in 2012. Mötley Crüe’s hit songs  such as “Kickstart My Heart” and “Home Sweet Home” are frequently licensed by major brands such as  NASCAR, Dodge, Coldwell Banker, Carl’s Jr. and KIA  to name a few and their music can be heard on TV hit shows such as  Stranger Things  and  Cobra Kai  amongst many others.

The band’s biography “The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band” became a New York Times best-seller in 2001 and has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Members of the band have authored 4 additional  New York Times  best-selling books since. In 2019 Netflix premiered “The Dirt” biopic based on the bestselling book which became a global hit movie scoring a 94% positive audience score on  Rotten Tomatoes . As a result, Mötley Crüe gained an entire new generation of young fans who discovered the band through the movie and further solidified their iconic status, relevance and the timelessness of their songwriting. 

Fans of the band are also able to buy/rent  The Retaliators  movie on VOD platforms now; Nikki Sixx co-wrote the haunting theme song “21 Bullets”and Tommy Lee makes a cameo appearance in the rock-infused thriller movie. For more info go to  www.retaliatorsmovie.com     

Mötley Crüe remains a huge global draw 41 years into their career and, in the summer of 2022 co-headlined a nearly sold out North American stadium tour with Def Leppard. The tour is set to travel to the rest of the world in 2023. 

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock audiences of all ages.  Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors. He continues to tour regularly, performing shows worldwide with the dark and horror-themed theatrics that he’s best known for.

His 2021 album “Detroit Stories,” inspired by his hometown’s legacy of rock, debuted on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart at #1, and his recent “Live From The Astroturf” video/audio release recently did the same on the UK’s Official Music Video Chart.  

While preparing two new albums for 2023 release, Alice continues to do his nightly “Nights With Alice Cooper” syndicated radio show, and still manages to tour up to six months each year on the road.  Alice Cooper continues to bring his own brand of rock psycho-drama to fans both old and new, enjoying it as much as the audience does. Known as the architect of shock-rock, Cooper (in both the original Alice Cooper band and as a solo artist) has rattled the cages and undermined the authority of generations of guardians of the status quo, continuing to surprise fans and exude danger at every turn, like a great horror movie, even in an era where CNN can present real life shocking images.

BAND WEBSITES:

www.defleppard.com

www.motley.com

www.alicecooper.com

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Def leppard, mötley crüe announce 2023 world tour us dates.

Posted by Buddy Iahn | Dec 8, 2022

US dates have been added

Hot off the heels of the biggest North American stadium tour of 2022 with more than 1.3 million tickets sold , the world’s most iconic and celebrated rock legends Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe are going global in 2023 with their co-headline The World Tour along with special guest Alice Cooper. After the launch of European and Latin American dates, the US dates have been announced.

Produced by Live Nation, the US leg of the world tour kicks off on August 5th in Syracuse, NY. The bands will bring their electrifying stage shows across America throughout the month of August including being the first ever show at the HA Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, OK.

“After finally getting back on the road this past summer, we’re beyond thrilled to bring this massive tour to a global audience including some special dates in America!” states Joe Elliott of Def Leppard.

“We had an incredible time playing The Stadium Tour in North America this summer and we truly can’t wait to take the show around the globe with The World Tour in 2023. Crüeheads get ready because we have a few amazing US dates set for you!” Mötley Crüe adds in a joint statement.

Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, December 13th at 10 am local time until Thursday, December 15th at 10 pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. Tickets to the general public will go on sale on Friday, December 16th at 10 am local time for all shows via Ticketmaster .

Produced by Live Nation, The World Tour kicks off on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Foro Sol in Mexico City. Both bands will bring their electrifying stage shows across the globe with stops throughout Latin America before heading to play many European festivals in May 2023. The groups will kick off the new run with two special nights in Atlantic City, NJ on February 10-11th.

The dates are the first with new Mötley Crüe guitarist John 5 who’s replacing Mick Mars after retiring from the road due to his health. The guitarist, who has suffered from Ankylosing Spondylitis since he was in his late teens, says the struggle is too painful to continue touring.

Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe The World Tour 2023 US Dates:

Feb 10 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Feb 11 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Aug 5 – Syracuse, NY @ JMA Wireless Dome Aug 8 – Columbus, OH @ Ohio Stadium Aug 11 – Fargo, ND @ Fargodome Aug 13 – Omaha, NE @ Charles Schwab Field Omaha Aug 16 – Tulsa, OK @ HA Chapman Stadium Aug 18 – El Paso, TX @ Sun Bowl Stadium

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Rock royalty reunite: def leppard and journey announce 2024’s biggest summer stadium tour.

THE BANDS WILL BE JOINED IN VARIOUS CITIES BY ROCK LEGENDS:  STEVE MILLER BAND, HEART & CHEAP TRICK  

(December 7, 2023) – Two of rock's most iconic and influential bands, JOURNEY and DEF LEPPARD, have announced next summer’s hottest co-headlining stadium tour.  The bands will join forces to conquer stadium stages across North America in 2024. This legendary collaboration promises a musical journey like no other, igniting the hearts and souls of fans and delivering a night of unforgettable rock anthems. The 23-city tour kicks off on July 6 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO, while making stops at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN; SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA; Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL; JOURNEY’s hometown of San Francisco, CA at Oracle Park and more before wrapping up in Denver, CO at Coors Field on September 8. An all-star lineup of bands will vary by city to round out an evening of rock music with performances by: Steve Miller Band, Heart and Cheap Trick. Fans can check local markets for their lineup. The tour is presented by AEG Presents.

Registration for access to presale tickets opens on Thursday, December 7 at 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT.  Sign up at www.defleppardjourney2024.com . 

Citi is the official card of the tour and cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday, December 13 at 10 AM Local time through the Citi Entertainment program (for complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com ). 

General public onsale is Friday, December 15 at 10 AM Local time. 

DEF LEPPARD will offer a variety of VIP experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level.  VIP experiences vary but may include a premium seat, personal photo with the band, exclusive merchandise and more.  Check local tour listings for offerings.

A limited number of exclusive JOURNEY VIP packages will also be available. These exclusive offers can include an amazing selection of reserved seated tickets, custom merchandise and more.

Mark your calendars, the JOURNEY x DEF LEPPARD 2024 Stadium Tour will combine timeless classics and chart-topping hits, celebrating the enduring spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. From anthems that have stood the test of time to the latest and greatest hits, fans can expect a setlist that transcends generations, showcasing the unparalleled talent and mastery of both of these Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted bands.

Said Joe Elliott of DEF LEPPARD, "  DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY will be reuniting and hitting the road together for the Summer Stadium Tour with Steve Miller, Cheap Trick & Heart on select shows, which makes for an amazing night of music ! Having just completed a sensational 18 month run promoting our Diamond Star Halos album, we shall hit the boards running with a brand-new stage show and set of songs that will celebrate specific parts of our history.  We may even have a surprise or two up our sleeves … so, wanna join us !??! … See you in the summer !” 

“We are thrilled to be back on the road in 2024 with so many good friends as part of this tour.  No matter which city you come to this will be an amazing night of music!” said JOURNEY. 

DEF LEPPARD released their critically and commercially acclaimed 12th studio album Diamond Star Halos in 2022, which charted all over the world including a top 5 and top 10 in both North America and the U.K. They followed that release with Drastic Symphonies in May 2023, featuring Def Leppard’s greatest produced tracks dramatically reimagined, via the band teaming with London’s iconic The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road. The album spent 15 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Current Classical Chart.  In early 2023, the band scored a U.K. No 1 Netflix film with their cameo in acclaimed movie Bank Of Dave . The band also embarked on a sold-out stadium tour across North America with Mötley Crüe in 2022, selling over 1.3 million tickets. In 2023, the tour wowed audiences throughout Central and South America, U.S., Japan, Australia and Europe including a stop at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London. 

JOURNEY features founder Neal Schon (lead guitarist/backing vocals), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Arnel Pineda (lead vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, vocals), Jason Derlatka (keyboards, vocals) and Todd Jensen (bass). Neal Schon is a 3x Hall of Fame inductee, having been inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame and Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Jon Cain is a recipient of two BMI songwriter awards and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of JOURNEY.  Most recently JOURNEY has been playing sold out arenas on their FREEDOM Tour and looks forward to summer-sized Stadium shows.

STADIUM TOUR 2024 DATES

DATE                           MARKET          VENUE                                    JOINED BY

July 06, 2024               St Louis, MO    Busch Stadium                        Cheap Trick

July 10, 2024               Orlando, FL     Camping World Stadium         Cheap Trick

July 13, 2024               Atlanta, GA      Truist Park                               Steve Miller Band

July 15, 2024               Chicago, IL      Wrigley Field                           Steve Miller Band

July 18, 2024               Detroit, MI        Comerica Park                         Steve Miller Band

July 20, 2024               Nashville, TN   Nissan Stadium                       Steve Miller Band

July 23, 2024               Philadelphia, PA Citizens Bank Park                  Steve Miller Band

July 25, 2024               Hershey, PA    Hersheypark Stadium              Steve Miller Band

July 27, 2024               Pittsburgh, PA PNC Park                                 Steve Miller Band

July 30, 2024               Cleveland, OH Progressive Field                    Heart

Aug 02, 2024                Toronto, ON     Rogers Centre                         Heart

Aug 05, 2024                Boston, MA     Fenway Park                            Heart**

Aug 07, 2024                Flushing, NY    Citi Field                                  Steve Miller Band

Aug 12, 2024                Arlington, TX   Globe Life Field                       Steve Miller Band

Aug 14, 2024                Houston, TX    Minute Maid Park                     Steve Miller Band

Aug 16, 2024                San Antonio, TX Alamodome                             Steve Miller Band

Aug 19, 2024                Minneapolis, MN Target Field                             Steve Miller Band

Aug 23, 2024                Phoenix, AZ     Chase Field                             Steve Miller Band

Aug 25, 2024                Los Angeles, CA SoFi Stadium                           Steve Miller Band

Aug 28, 2024                San Francisco, CA Oracle Park                           Steve Miller Band

Aug 30, 2024                San Diego, CA Petco Park                               Steve Miller Band

Sep 04, 2024                Seattle, WA      T-Mobile Park                          Cheap Trick

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ABOUT JOURNEY Since the group's formation in 1973, JOURNEY has earned 19 top 40 singles, 25 gold and platinum albums, and has sold over 100 million albums globally. Their "Greatest Hits" album is certified 15 times-platinum, making JOURNEY one of the few bands to ever have been diamond-certified, and their song "Don't Stop Believin'" has been streamed over one billion times alone.   JOURNEY was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2017, and 2018's co-headlining tour with DEF LEPPARD was the band's most successful tour to date, landing them in the Top 10 year-end touring chart with more than 1 million tickets sold, and earning them the prestigious Billboard "Legends Of Live" touring award. March 2019 saw the release of "Escape & Frontiers Live In Japan" , a live DVD/CD set from their concert at the Budokan in Tokyo featuring the band's first-ever performances of the albums "Escape" and "Frontiers" in their entirety. JOURNEY has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and were inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall Of Fame . Additionally, the band is the subject of the award-winning documentary "Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey" about the band's resurgence upon adding Arnel Pineda as lead singer after JOURNEY Founder, Neal Schon discovered the Philippines native on YouTube .

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With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Def Leppard - Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums) — continue to be one of the most important forces in rock music. Over the course of their career the band has produced a series of classic ground-breaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike. The group’s spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name, leading Def Leppard to be heralded as the world’s greatest live rock band. Def Leppard’s influential career includes numerous hit singles and ground-breaking multi-platinum albums—including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania and Hysteria, capturing the group’s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits such as “Rock of Ages”, Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Foolin.”  For the first time, in January 2018 Def Leppard debuted their full recording catalog worldwide via streaming and download platforms. As they did with the original release of their records, Def Leppard dominated the worldwide charts again, which found their albums charting in the iTunes Top 10 in more than 30 countries, including Hysteria at #3 in the US, and #5 in the UK (36 years after the album had charted at No 1 in the Billboard charts).  Def Leppard also had the #1, #2 and #3 records on the US catalog albums chart. The band have gone on to amass a staggering 5.5 billion streams since 2018, reaching a younger 18-44 demographic that now represents 58% of their fanbase. Additionally, the band have garnered an impressive 15 million followers across their social media platforms. In May 2022, Def Leppard released their twelfth studio album Diamond Star Halos. The album debuted at #1 on the Apple and Amazon Music charts. The album also scored a Top 10 debut on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, marking the band’s eighth Top 10 album of their career, and garnered a #1 debut on Billboard’s Hard Rock chart. Diamond Star Halos had numerous Top 10 chart entries globally including a Top 5 debut in the UK. This has been followed by their 13 th studio album “Drastic Symphonies” with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 2023. The album charted at no 4 in the UK album charts – their highest UK chart entry in over 32 years. Following the close of their historic 2018 co-headline stadium and arena run in North America, Def Leppard sold more than 1,000,000 tickets, a massive feat in today’s touring world. Def Leppard & Mötley Crüe topped that number yet again with another sold out North American stadium run in 2022 selling over 1.3 million tickets. As always, the group continues pushing the boundaries with their electrifying live shows. 

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Steve Miller has been a monumental presence on the American music scene for more than half a century. Miller’s Greatest Hits 1974-78 received the RIAA Diamond Award with sales of more than 15 million copies. It is among the 25 best-selling albums of all time. At the start of his career, Miller became a mainstay of the San Francisco music scene that upended American culture in the late 1960s. Beginning in the 1970s, Miller crafted a brand of pure pop that was polished, exciting, and irresistible — and that dominated radio in a way few artists have ever managed. Hit followed hit in what seemed like an endless flow: “The Joker,” “Take the Money and Run,” “Rock’n Me,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Jet Airliner,” and “Abracadabra,” among them. In recent years, Miller has fully immersed himself in the blues and its many byways. At the request of Wynton Marsalis, he is defining a blues pedagogy for Jazz at Lincoln Center where he has curated and headlined shows that explore the history of American music and the profound connections between the blues and jazz. He is also a member of the visiting committee of the Department of Musical Instruments at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This past September, the 2016 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee released J50: The Evolution of The Joker to mark the 50th anniversary of the release of multi-million seller, iconic album, and single “The Joker.” With each listen the beauty and immediacy of his work, at its most playful or most serious, is palpable. Whether he was riding the top of the charts or traveling the endless blue highways of American music, one can hear him playing and singing with conviction and precision, passion, and eloquence, and making music that is at once immediately accessible, thrillingly alive in the present, and more than able to stand the test of time.

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Cheap Trick, the iconic rock band hailing from Illinois, has been rocking stages and winning over fans with their timeless sound for over five decades. Known for their electrifying live performances, catchy melodies, and innovative songwriting, Cheap Trick has become a staple in rock music history. With hits like “I Want You to Want Me”, “Dream Police”, “The Flame”, and “Surrender,” this legendary band continues to inspire and entertain audiences with their signature blend of hard rock and power-pop sensibilities. Cheap Trick is part of the very fiber of American music, inspiring and delighting generations with their unique union of massive melodies and razorblade riffs, their own special brand of mischievous wit and maximum rock ‘n’ roll. The band was formed in1973 by guitarists Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom Petersson, and drummer Bun. E Carlos. One year later, Robin Zander joined the group. The current lineup consists of Nielsen, Petersson and Zander. Both Nielsen and Zander’s sons joining as guest members when the band tours. Cheap Trick released their self-titled debut album in 1977. Later that year, they found success in Japan with the release of their second album, In Color. They achieved mainstream popularity in the US in 1979 with the triple-platinum live album Budokan and a Top 10 single, a live recording of “I Want You to Want Me.” More success followed with the album Dream Police In 1979, which reached number 6ontheBillboard 200.Theband experienced another resurgence in late eighties when they topped US charts with power ballad “The Flame.” Cheap Trick maintain an almost constant touring schedule, having performed live more than 5,000 times since their formation. They have sold more than 20 million albums and built a dedicated cult following. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, where the original four members performed.

ABOUT HEART

Heart, featuring Nancy Wilson, Ann Wilson, Ryan Waters, Ryan Wariner, Paul Moak, Tony Lucido, and Sean Lane, will perform a very special concert to close out 2023. In a career spanning over five decades, Heart has sold more than 35 million records and performed over 2,500 shows worldwide for millions. “Barracuda,” “Crazy On You,” and “Magic Man” are among the many songs that now reside in the pantheon of Rock’s greatest hits.

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Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, and Katy Perry, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Madison House Presents, Marshall Arts, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com. 

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Def Leppard on the ‘Melodic Mayhem’ of ‘Pyromania’ & Why Taylor Swift Is ‘Bigger Than the Beatles and the Stones Combined’

The classic album's 40th anniversary edition is out now.

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Def Leppard ’s first two albums vaulted five boys from working-class Sheffield, England to the vanguard of the new wave of British heavy metal. On 1983’s Pyromania , the quintet set their sights even higher. “There’s no point in trying to appeal to half the population,” bassist Rick Savage tells Billboard . “Why not appeal to 100% of the population?”

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The album’s blockbuster success — which also eventually included a diamond RIAA certification for over 10 million units shipped — paved the way for the pop-metal crossover of bands like Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses and Poison, and set Def Lep up for a long, fruitful career. In 2022, the still-active band became only the third group to notch a top 10 album on the Billboard 200 in every decade since the ‘80s.

Ahead of the 40th anniversary edition of Pyromania (out April 26), Savage and frontman Joe Elliott hopped on a Zoom call with Billboard to pull back the curtain on the making of the classic — as well as share thoughts on a former CMT Crossroads collaborator who has since become the biggest pop star in the world.

Pyromania had the same producer, Mutt Lange, as the album that came out before it, High ‘n’ Dry . Even so, that one feels a bit rawer compared to Pyromania . Was it a conscious decision to give the album a cleaner production?

Joe Elliott: Yeah, that’s a good way of putting it. The obvious observations for those two records is that High ‘n’ Dry sounds like a band playing live and Pyromania sounds like a band in the studio — à la Pink Floyd, à la the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper — that sat down to craft some songs. They’re not just, “Okay, hit the record button and play it live.” That’s what High ‘n’ Dry sounds like — even though it actually wasn’t, because we did that in bits and bobs. But it has that impression.

Technology was starting to change. Recording studios in 1981 were pretty much the same as they were in 1979. Recording studios in 1982, ’83, there’s new bits of equipment coming in on a daily basis that can do things: synthesizers, drum machines. Drum machines were a big part of the music industry, with The Human League and New Order. We were using this kind of stuff, but most rock bands weren’t. And the great thing about having Mutt on your side is he’d be very enthusiastic about saying, “Well, why not? Why can’t a rock band…” and then fill in whatever phrase you want. It would be like [why can’t a rock band] “use that technology that these arty pop bands are using within the field of rock and see where it gets you”? We didn’t want to make High ‘n’ Dry 2 .

I was looking through the Billboard archives, and an article from 1984 postulated that a lot of Def Leppard’s appeal was connected to youth. Other metal acts at the time – Ozzy, Motörhead, whatever – were in their thirties, but you guys were a bit younger and maybe more attractive to girls. Is that something you were aware of back in the day?

We want to appeal to as many people as we can. There’s no point in trying to appeal to half the population — why not appeal to 100% of the population? All of a sudden, from Pyromania onwards, so many women and girls came to our shows. And it’s just testament to the actual songs, because they’re the things that get people first interested, and then everything else follows from that.

Elliott : We are a weird band in that respect, because we’ve always wanted to be honest with people. When you are five kids from Sheffield and you want to get up on stage and play rock music, there’s an oomph to it. It’s got a feeling that I don’t think — with the greatest respect to, say, the Human League, when we opened for them one night in their embryonic stage, they’re behind plexiglass sheets with keyboards. It doesn’t really have that Townshend windmill factor to it. It’s always fun to play the rock stuff, you know, “Highway to Hell” or “Tie Your Mother Down.”

But honestly, when we were in the factory rehearsing before we even played our first gig, we’d be talking about music way different than what we were playing. Me and Sav instantly bonded over the fact that we loved Kate Bush. Or the first two Peter Gabriel albums, which we were listening to way more than Motörhead. I don’t think Motörhead ever sat up a rehearsal room and had a discussion about “Wuthering Heights,” whereas we would. We always wanted it to be a glam rock, power guitar thing: Bowie, Slade, Sweet, Queen. That’s the fun element.

Savage : I don’t think so. It kind of happened in reverse. We weren’t really trying to market anything or become influenced by the latest media thing. We just got picked up from it, and we were fortunate in that respect. Before Pyromania was released, we knew that videos were coming to the fore. MTV was getting more and more popular, so it was just an obvious thing to do. We made two videos, one for “Photograph” and one for “Rock of Ages.” That was done in December of ’82, the album didn’t come out till early ‘83.

Elliott : Yeah, there’s no doubt that when we were making the album, the last thing on our mind was worrying about, “Oh, we got to make videos.” The one that really started to get a bit of traction was “Bringin’ on the Heartbreak.” In London, we’d start receiving the odd phone call from management in New York saying, “Oh, yeah, they played ‘Bringin’ on the Heartbreak’ 40 times on MTV last week.” “Okay, interesting.” Then you three weeks later you get another message saying that High ‘n’ Dry started selling again. Three weeks later, you get another message: “Bloody hell, it’s selling 50,000 a week.” By the end of the year, we’re getting this message that it’s gone gold, so we know that this is not going gold because the radio — it’s gone gold because of MTV. We were just getting little messages as we’re [making] the [ Pyromania ] album. It’s like a mosquito in your ear, like, “Yeah, okay, fine.”

As you were saying about youth, because we were all 21, 22 years old, when somebody says, “You got to spend a day in Battersea Power Station shooting videos,” you go, “Great.” We learned after the fact that a lot of seasoned bands from the ‘70s were reluctant to do them, which is why a lot of videos by bands from the ‘70s that were presented in the ‘80s were crap. I think the only band that really grasped the nettle when they came back with a resurgence was Aerosmith. Really, they did a brilliant job with videos. But lots of other bands were like, “I don’t see why we’re having to do this.” We were the next generation, and started to realize, “This is almost as important as making the record.”

Speaking of TV and “Photograph,” fast forward about 25 years. You’re on CMT Crossroads with a very young Taylor Swift singing that song. Did you ever think, “This person is going to become the biggest pop star in the world?”

Savage : She was pretty big then, to be honest. It was unbelievable that somebody had such youth, but almost like an old head on young shoulders when she came to songwriting. It was actually quite eye-opening. It was great fun; it was a bit of a laugh. She’s quite popular now, isn’t she? But trust me, she was pretty popular then as well. I mean, not to the level she’s at now, obviously — but within the country scene she was as big as they came. It was a really great experience working with her and the band. She had a great band back then as well.

What impressed me the most was that when we got to the table of like, which songs we’re going to do, she wanted to do a lot of [ Songs From the ] Sparkle Lounge . I’m thinking, “She’s heard that song?” And then “Two Steps Behind” got pulled out, which wasn’t going to be suggested, but she says, “I want to do that one.”

It’s all very logical and all very organic. It really was. I got to sing “Love Story,” bits from the perspective of a guy. She was really enthusiastic and obviously a big fan. And we became fans of her. I think we’d all be lying if we said we knew she was going to become as big as she has because she’s actually become bigger than anything that’s ever been before. She’s probably bigger than The Beatles and The Stones combined, for her generation of fans. I’ll probably get lynched by some 75-year-old reading this, but it’s all relative.

Today it’s all about the streaming numbers and all that kind of stuff. There’s been a lot of massively successful bands, but she’s taken success to a level that is unheard of. It’s absolutely mad. It’s success beyond anything that anybody could have ever dreamed of, probably her herself. I’ve seen the Eras film and it’s astonishing what she’s done. I hope she works with us again one day. [ Laughs. ]

I’ve read that “Rock of Ages” has a back-masked message of “F—k the Russians” on it. I wanted to ask if that was true, and if so, what inspired that.

Savage : [ Laughs. ]

Savage : The song is so sparse and open. We needed cues as guitar players as to when we’re going to come in because we didn’t have a vocal at the time. It was very easy to get lost in, because we’re just playing it to a drum machine. A lot of the stuff was there as cues to when the next part was coming up, of which “ gunter gleiben glauchen globen ” was one of them. It was much like saying, “1-2-3-4, here comes the bridge” sort of thing. So yeah, there was a load of stuff going down on that particular song, just to keep us interested.

Elliott : Yeah, absolutely. Like you said, this was born out of cabin fever, because this was the first time that we’d been in a studio doing 22-hour days, six days, maybe seven days a week and we’re probably into month six or seven so you start to go a bit ’round the bend. You start doing crazy stuff. People always mock rock bands for being silly, but I’ve read so many articles about what you might call sophisticated artists doing stuff just as stupid because they had cabin fever. The Beatles, Clapton, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, just doing goofy s–t in the studio because it relieves the tension, relieves the boredom.

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Following the release of their 1980 debut LP On Through the Night , the British hard rock group Def Leppard was gradually building their following that continued with their sophomore record, 1981's High 'n' Dry , which marked their first and crucial collaboration with producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange. So when it came time to make their third album in 1982, the quintet from Sheffield, England, had a game plan.

“Mutt hasn't seen us for seven or eight months,” Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott recalled in 2023, “because you make the record, you go out and tour, and he goes off and does his work for other people. And then you see him again and it became like a thing in the first couple of days where we were listening to ideas for songs.

“He may have asked the question [to us]: ‘Do you wanna make High ‘n’ Dry 2 or do you wanna make a record that nobody else has ever made?’” Elliott added about Lange. “He said, ‘We're not gonna make High ‘n’ Dry 2 –we're gonna make an album that no one else has ever made.'”

Released in 1983, the resulting work, Pyromania , became Def Leppard's breakthrough record in the States where it peaked at number two on the Billboard album chart (it has since sold 10 million copies in the U.S.). At a time when British synthpop and Michael Jackson's Thriller were the rages, Pyromania brought hard rock back to the pop chart buoyed by the now-classic tracks “Rock of Ages,” “Foolin’” and “Photograph.” As Rolling Ston e's David Fricke wrote in the liner notes for the 2009 reissue of the album: “...the symphonic dynamics of Lange’s production, his pioneering use of new sampling and electronic-processing technologies and the band’s precocious invention as writers and players made Pyromania a truly rare thing: a heavy-metal album for everybody.”

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“Sometimes it stands in the shadow of Hysteria [Def Leppard’s 1987 blockbuster album],” Elliott said of Pyromania . “But my God, Pyromania was an insane breakthrough. It was only kept off the top by Thriller , the biggest record of all time.”

To mark the 40th anniversary of Pyromania , the band re-released the album last Friday as a 4-CD/1 Blu-ray collection that also contains previously unreleased demos and rough mixes from the recording sessions; two live concert performances recorded in Germany and Los Angeles; and the official videos for the singles. Its release comes as Def Leppard is about to embark on a summer tour with Journey beginning in July.

In a 2023 interview promoting the band memoir Definitely , Elliott spoke about the new Pyromania box that he executive produced. “It's been long in the making and will be a very, very special thing,” he said back then. “We said, 'Look on, if we're gonna do this, we're not just gonna put that out as a 12-inch box. It's got to have some other stuff.'”

At the time of its recording, Pyromania was the first Def Leppard album to feature new guitarist Phil Collen, who replaced Pete Willis and joined co-founders Elliott, guitarist Steve Clark, bassist Rick Savage and drummer Rick Allen. In addition to his production work on the album, Lange also co-wrote all of Pyromania ’s songs and sort of became an unofficial sixth member of the band.

“Mutt Lange had done fantastic records before we went into the studio in ‘82,” Elliott said, “having done [AC/DC's] Back in Black and Highway to Hell , Foreigner's 4. ..he did the Boomtown Rats, City Boy and all these great unknown bands in the 70s, and then he was writing songs for Huey Lewis. He was just the guy to go to. Someone like him with the belief in us to do something like that, you're just 10 feet tall. It's like, ‘We can do this.’”

In contrast to their hard-rock guitar-driven contemporaries, Def Leppard and Lange embraced the latest state-of-the-art technology more aligned with the pop and electronic music acts of the times. Especially under Lange's purview, Pyromania was painstakingly built to the very last sonic detail.

“There's all this digital stuff coming out – 'Oh, what does that do?'” Elliott said. “We were intrigued to incorporate it into the standard rock and roll sound. All this new stuff that was the domain of bands like the Human League, Joy Division, New Order—they were using drum machine sounds. It was starting to become a thing, so why not? We wanted to make a record that people would hear and go, 'What the hell is that?' We had the riffs and we started to put the pieces together and built them into songs.”

“These things take time,” Elliott later added, “because you spend hours and hours getting the sound that you’re recording. You’d come back the next day and go, 'Does it work?' And so you do it again. That's what we did. We were forever reinventing every song. every section of every song if needed to be done. If we got it right the first time, then we got it right. But a lot of the time, we'd be like, 'No, it’s not right.'”

Elliott said the band’s lyric writing was evolving with an emphasis on more drama and less predictability for Pyromania : “They were more stories like “Billy's Got a Gun” or “Die Hard the Hunter.” The longingness of someone in “Photograph,” the “let's celebrate/we’re at a gig” type song in “Rock of Ages” or “Rock! Rock! (Til You Drop).” We were starting to develop.”

In addition to the dramatic 'Foolin'” and the celebratory “Rock of Ages” (with its memorable "Gunter glieben glauten globen” intro), “Photograph,” with its power riffs and killer hooks, became Def Leppard’s biggest song up to that point. On the origin of that track’s title, Elliott said: “I think we were just singing ( sings the riff ), and I think it might be Mutt who went ‘photograph.’ We went, ‘That’ll do, that’s good, photograph. Let's just use that as the hook for the chorus.’ I was the one that suggested, ‘Let's make it about the ultimate woman you can't have because she's no longer around.’ I felt like I had this epiphany, brilliant idea.”

Elliott brought in the lyrics of “Photograph” after the band worked on the music. “It was born out of the fact that I got a Shawshank Redemption sort of hole in my bathroom wall that I covered up with a poster of Marilyn Monroe,” he explained. “The previous tenant must've got angry and punched a hole through, and I covered it up with this picture of Marilyn Monroe, which I saw every day when I went to the bathroom. And I remember saying, ‘What about something like Marilyn Monroe?’ It could have been Jayne Mansfield – it didn't matter. It was that kind of iconic beauty: 'die young, stay pretty.' So Marilyn became like a focal point.‘

“It was that poster that made me suggest the idea,” he continued, “so we just worked on that: ‘Gotta photograph, picture of.’ It was that whole longing thing. The lyrics are great. More importantly, the songwriting arrangement is just great. It jumps like a lot of great rock songs jump, but it's just got an extra little bit magic to it, which was really great melodies, good attitude.”

Although driven by good-old-fashioned guitar rock that borrowed from glam and metal (cases in point included the blistering “Stagefright,” the haunting power ballad “Too Late for Love,” and the meaty “Coming Under Fire”), Pyromania made use of synthesizers. And a little-known fact: Thomas Dolby of “She Blinded Me With Science” fame guested as a keyboard player on Pyromania under the pseudonym of Booker T. Boffin. “Tom Dolby was like, ‘I don't want a credit. I don't want people to know I'm working with a band like you,’” Elliott remembered. “As soon as he said that, we told everybody. We’re paying him money, take the credit. Mutt admired his work so he came along and he did a fantastic job.”

The emphasis on technology and sleek production techniques complementing their hard rock sound reflected Def Leppard’s desire to push the boundaries. “We did things that most other bands don’t do,” said Elliot. “[People would say,] ‘That's the domain of the Human League. They're the enemy.’ We never saw them as the enemy. We saw it as different. Some of that stuff was great —[the League’s] “Don't You Want Me,” Thompson Twins. All those bands that were doing stuff like that, and then later on it would be Frankie Goes to Hollywood with [producer] Trevor Horn. [He] brought it to Yes and totally changed Yes from the prog rock band doing “Yours Is No Disgrace to “Owner of a Lonely Heart”—they sounded like a completely different band.

“That's what we wanted: we wanted that freedom to do that. We were getting there. Pyromania was like the learning curve to get there so that we had the freedom to do it on every record since if we wanted to – we have the knowledge because we learned how to do it.”

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A year-long world tour followed the massive critical and commercial success of Pyromania. Afterward, it took Def Leppard four years to make and release Hysteria —a long and tortured process that has since become part of band lore. That record generated more hits (including “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” the title song, “Animal” and “Love Bites”) and elevated Def Leppard as one of the biggest acts on the planet by the end of the 1980s. But it was Pyromania that made it all possible.

“ Pyromania set that all up for us,” Elliott reflected, “and the work that we put into that record was very important for the rest of our career because Mutt allowed us the freedom to be who we were. But at the same time, it gave us the discipline that we needed to not just waffle around too much. People joked it took nine months to make [ Pyromania ]. These days, to make a record in nine months is like rapid fire.

“When we heard it, we thought we made a great record. But it's not up to us, isn’t it? We've done our bit. It's up to the rest of the world after that.”

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Def Leppard fans line up at Salzer’s Records to see guitarist Phil Collen play and sign autographs

VENTURA, Calif.-Fans lined up outside Salzer's Records in Ventura on Sunday to see Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen play and sing a few of their hit songs.

The guitarist, 66, from Hackney, London, brought out a a couple of guitars including new one that his son named Leo.

He encouraged the audience to clap and sing along.

After a quick jam session Collen signed autographs on guitars, jackets, posters and albums and a guitar pick.

He told a fan asking for advice that people who want to get into the music business should learn how to sing.

People from up and down the coast including Santa Barbara and Santa Monica attended the event at Salzer's Records.

The store gave Def Leppard fans Pyromania posters to celebrate the album's upcoming  40th anniversary.

"This is awesome what a great opportunity o see phil up  close and pliten to him play and just be human and hang out with us really a cool opportunity," said Pete Jensen of Camarillo.

Jensen wanted him to sign a cassette tape, but couldn't find the cover.

He plans to frame the poster.

Salzer's owner Brandon Salzer said people lined up around the building on Saturday, too.

"We also had that yesterday for Record Store Day where it was wrapped around twice if only it were everyday."

Record Store Day celebrates independent record stores.

Brandon late father Jim Salzer created the business.

Salzer said his dad would have loved introducing Collen, like he did.

People of all ages attended the in-store performance and signing.

They consider the store by the 101 and Victoria intersection in Ventura a local treasure.

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Will Def Leppard Tour the US in 2025? Don’t Miss Out on This Epic Rock Experience!

Def Leppard has not announced their touring plans for 2025 in the US as of now. Fans eagerly anticipate updates on future tour dates.

With a legendary career spanning decades, Def Leppard has solidified their place as one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Known for their electrifying live performances and iconic hits, fans across the globe eagerly await news of potential tours.

While the band has graced stages in the US numerous times in the past, details regarding their plans for a 2025 tour remain uncertain. As enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the announcement of new tour dates, the anticipation and excitement continue to build among fans. Stay tuned for updates on whether Def Leppard will rock out across the US in 2025.

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Previous Us Tours

Def Leppard has had a rich history of touring across the United States. Fans are eagerly anticipating a potential US tour in 2025, as the band has a strong track record of delivering unforgettable live performances to their American audience.

Successful Tours In The Past

Def Leppard thrilled US fans during their legendary tours.

Fan Reception

US fans eagerly anticipate Def Leppard’s return in 2025.

Current State Of The Band

Industry trends.

As music enthusiasts eagerly await news of upcoming tours and live performances, it’s crucial to stay up-to-date with industry trends. In recent years, there has been a noteworthy resurgence of rock tours, fueled by the timeless appeal of legendary bands like Def Leppard. Simultaneously, the demand for live music experiences has continued to soar, with fans craving the electrifying atmosphere of a live concert. Let’s delve into these fascinating industry trends that could determine if Def Leppard will embark on a US tour in 2025.

Resurgence Of Rock Tours

The music landscape has witnessed a remarkable resurgence of rock tours in recent times. Iconic bands from the past, such as Def Leppard, have been rekindling the flame of rock ‘n’ roll by returning to the stage and captivating audiences worldwide. This revival of classic rock music has struck a chord with both long-time fans and younger generations, showcasing the timeless appeal of legendary bands.

The resurgence of rock tours not only highlights the enduring popularity of bands like Def Leppard but also signals a growing demand for nostalgic experiences. Fans eagerly flock to arenas and stadiums, craving the exhilarating energy of live rock performances. With their iconic anthems and spellbinding stage presence, bands like Def Leppard have the power to transport audiences back in time, rekindling memories and creating new ones for fans across the nation.

Demand For Live Music Experiences

The demand for live music experiences has reached new heights, as audiences yearn for the thrill of witnessing their favorite artists in person. In an era where technology dominates, the allure of a live concert lies in its ability to provide a genuine and immersive experience. Attending a concert allows fans to connect with the music on a deeper level, basking in the atmosphere of shared excitement among fellow fans.

Whether it’s the electrifying guitar solos, the pulsating beats, or the raw emotion conveyed through vocals, live performances have an undeniable charm that recordings simply cannot replicate. This demand for live music experiences extends beyond any particular genre, as fans of diverse backgrounds seek out the thrill of witnessing their musical idols on stage. This growing appetite for live music could potentially pave the way for Def Leppard to embark on a highly anticipated US tour in 2025.

Rumors And Speculations

It’s no secret that Def Leppard is one of the most influential rock bands of all time. With a career spanning several decades, their iconic hits have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Fans across the world eagerly await news of their next tour, but will Def Leppard tour the US in 2025? Let’s explore the rumors and speculations surrounding this topic.

Hints From Band Members

When it comes to potential tour plans, fans often turn to hints dropped by the band members themselves. Def Leppard has been known to tease their audience with subtle clues about upcoming shows. In recent interviews, lead vocalist Joe Elliott hinted at the possibility of a US tour, stating that the band loves performing for their American fans and is always looking for opportunities to bring their music to new audiences.

Guitarist Phil Collen also expressed his excitement about the idea of hitting the road once again, mentioning how much he misses the electric atmosphere of live shows. These hints from band members have ignited a wave of anticipation among their loyal fanbase, fueling speculations about a potential US tour in 2025.

Leaks From Industry Insiders

Aside from hints from the band members, leaks from industry insiders often provide additional insights into potential tour plans. Reliable sources within the music industry have reportedly revealed that Def Leppard’s management has been in discussions with prominent US concert promoters about booking a series of shows across the country.

These leaks suggest that the band is actively considering a US tour in 2025, and negotiations are underway to finalize the details. While no official announcement has been made yet, the leaked information has further fueled the excitement and speculation surrounding the possibility of experiencing the magic of a Def Leppard concert once more.

As we eagerly await confirmation, fans can’t help but reminisce about past performances and eagerly anticipate the potential future opportunities to witness the band’s electrifying stage presence. The rumors and speculations surrounding a Def Leppard US tour in 2025 have captivated the imaginations of fans worldwide, and everyone eagerly awaits an official announcement that will satiate their rock music cravings.

Fan Expectations

As Def Leppard fans eagerly await the band’s possible US tour in 2025, anticipation is high for what the iconic rock group may have in store for their devoted followers. From the setlist to ticket availability, fans are speculating and hoping for another unforgettable live experience.

Anticipated Setlist

Fans are eager to see what songs Def Leppard will include in their potential 2025 US tour. Classic hits like “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Photograph,” and “Rock of Ages” are naturally expected, but fans are also hoping for some surprises or deep cuts from the band’s extensive catalog. The anticipation for the setlist is palpable, with fans hoping for a perfect blend of nostalgia and excitement.

Ticket Availability

With the potential announcement of a US tour by Def Leppard, fans are on the edge of their seats waiting to secure their tickets. Given the band’s enduring popularity, ticket availability is a major concern for concert-goers. Many are hopeful that the band will play at multiple venues across the country, ensuring that as many fans as possible can have the opportunity to attend a show. The excitement for ticket sales to open is undeniably building among die-hard fans.

Potential Tour Dates

When it comes to the exciting speculations around Def Leppard’s 2025 US tour , fans are eagerly anticipating the potential tour dates.

Spring-Summer Tour

The schedule for the Def Leppard tour in the US is expected to include the spring and summer months.

Venues And Cities

Def Leppard is likely to visit a variety of cities and venues across the United States for their 2025 tour.

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Def Leppard’s 2025 US tour dates have not been announced yet. Stay tuned to their official channels for the latest updates on tour announcements and ticket sales.

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To secure tickets for Def Leppard’s 2025 US tour, visit their official website or authorized ticketing platforms. Join their fan club for exclusive pre-sale opportunities and subscribe to their newsletter for tour-related notifications.

With the anticipation surrounding Def Leppard’s potential US tour in 2025, it’s clear that fans are eager for the band to bring their iconic music to American audiences once again. While no official announcements have been made, the excitement and speculation indicate a strong demand for the band’s presence in the US.

Stay tuned for updates as fans wait for further news on what promises to be an unforgettable tour .

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DEF LEPPARD Announce The World Tour 2023 In UK/Ireland/Europe/South America

Def Leppard and Motley Crue have just announced The World Tour 2023 tour dates for 2023 including a UK stadium leg.

The World Tour 2023 will start as expected in Mexico and South America in February and March 2023.

This first leg will comprise 8 shows in outdoor stadiums.

The second leg starts in Sheffield in late May and sees them play 20 stadiums and/or festivals across UK, Ireland and Europe.

This leg ends in July in Glasgow for the band's first ever stadium show in Scotland.

28 shows in all have been confirmed for the follow up to The Stadium Tour 2022 in USA and Canada which ended in September.

Only Def Leppard and Motley Crue are so far billed for these shows.

Tickets are due to go on sale from 28th October (No fixed ticket price mentioned...).

Sheffield United

The band will return to just a few streets away from where they formed and rehearsed at Bramall Lane football ground in May.

The home of Joe's favourite team and the band's second ever outdoor stadium show in Sheffield after the June 1993 Don Valley Stadium concert.

Wembley Stadium Debut

Def Leppard will make their full concert debut at the new Wembley Stadium having never previously headlined this or the old venue.

It follows a three song medley performance in September 2014 before an NFL games.

Lytham Festival

The band will make their debut at the Lytham Festival in July 2023 which is a city in Lancashire.

Motley Crue are billed as headliners for this date.

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 - The World Tour 2023 USA Dates

Def Leppard - The World Tour 2023 Dates

Feb 18, 2023 Mexico City, Mexico Feb 21, 2023 Monterrey, Mexico Feb 25, 2023 Bogota, Colombia Feb 28, 2023 Lima, Peru Mar 03, 2023 Santiago, Chile Mar 07, 2023 Sao Paulo, Brazil Mar 09, 2023 Curitiba, Brazil Mar 11, 2023 Porto Alegre, Brazil

May 22, 2023 Sheffield, UK May 25, 2023 Mönchengladbach, Germany May 27, 2023 Munich, Germany May 29, 2023 Budapest, Hungary May 31, 2023 Krakow, Poland Jun 2, 2023 Prague, Czech Republic Prague Rocks * Jun 3, 2023 Hannover, Germany Jun 7, 2023 Solvesborg, Sweden Sweden Rock Festival * Jun 9, 2023 Hyvinkää, Finland RockFest * Jun 11, 2023 Trondheim, Norway Trondheim Rocks * Jun 14, 2023 Copenhagen, Denmark COPENHELL * Jun 18, 2023 Dessel, Belgium Graspop Metal Meeting * Jun 20, 2023 Milan, Italy Jun 23, 2023 Lisbon, Portugal Jun 24, 2023 Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain Jun 27, 2023 Thun, Switzerland Jul 1, 2023 London, UK Jul 2, 2023 Lytham, UK Lytham Festival * Jul 4, 2023 Dublin, Ireland Jul 6, 2023 Glasgow, UK

* = Festival.

The World Tour 2023 - Press Release

Mötley Crüe andDef Leppard are heading to the Lancashire coast for Lytham Festival 2023.

The world’s most iconic and celebrated rock legends are the first headliners to be revealed as Lancashire’s biggest live music festival prepares to return for five unforgettable nights from Wednesday 28 June to Sunday 02 July.

Hot off the heels of the biggest North American stadium tour of 2022 Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard will co-headline the closing night of Lytham Festival on Sunday July 2 as part of The World Tour and as one of only four UK dates to be announced.

Tickets for Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe go on sale at 10am Friday October 28 from www.lythamfestival.com

“After finally getting back on the road and having a monumental summer tour in the US and Canada this year, we’re beyond thrilled to be bringing this massive stadium tour to major cities all over the world, and kicking off Europe in Sheffield where it all started for us 45 years ago. We’re looking to forward to seeing you out there, somewhere soon!” said Joe Elliott of Def Leppard.

“We had an incredible time playing The Stadium Tour in North America this summer and we truly can’t wait to take the show around the globe with The WORLD Tour in 2023. Crüeheads in Latin America and Europe: Get ready! We’re coming for you next and can’t wait to finally see all of you out there again next year!” Mötley Crüe said in a joint statement.

Lytham Festival director Peter Taylor said: “What a closing night we have planned! For as long as I can remember our loyal Lytham customers have been asking for a rock night like no other so in 2023 we have arguably the two biggest rock icons in the world and they are going to be performing right here in Lytham.

“Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe represent the perfect combination of British and American rock legends so we can’t wait to welcome them to what will be the biggest rock night in the history of Lytham Festival."

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