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  • Def Leppard Has A New Album Coming Out, New Tour Dates With Styx And Tesla

    Def Leppard has a new self-titled album coming out on October 30, and has extended its list of tour dates.

    The band is currently on a world tour, and will will play a handful of dates with Whitesnake and Black Star Riders throughout the year. In 2016, they will begin a North American tour headlining with support from Styx and Tesla.

    Dates for these shows include:

    Jan 27: Greensboro, NC
    Jan 29: Sunrise, FL
    Jan 30: Orland, FL
    Feb 2: San Antonio, TX
    Feb 3: Lafayette, LA
    Feb 5: Corpus Christi, TX
    Feb 6: Hidalgo, TX
    Feb 9: North Little Rock, AR
    Feb 10: Bossier City, LA
    Feb 13: Uncasville, CT
    Feb 14: Atlantic City, NJ
    Feb 16: Brooklyn, NY

    The track listing for the new album is as follows:

    1. Let’s Go
    2. Dangerous
    3. Man Enough
    4. We Belong
    5. Invincible
    6. Sea of Love
    7. Energized
    8. All Time High
    9. Battle of My Own
    10. Broke ‘N’ Brokenhearted
    11. Forever Young
    12. Last Dance
    13. Wings of an Angel
    14. Blind Faith

    The band made the song “Let’s Go” available on Soundcloud:

  • Def Leppard Guitarist Calls Trump a Clown

    Def Leppard Guitarist Calls Trump a Clown

    Def Leppard is on tour. Last week we reported that the band will have the dubious honor of being introduced at one of their shows by none other than Donald Trump. Trump will probably be fine with it. None of the members of Def Leppard were ever in a POW camp.

    But how do the members of Def Leppard feel about it?

    Trump was announced to be slated to introduce the band at the Iowa State Fair next month. The band shares a bill with Styx and Tesla at the State Fair Grandstand on the fairgrounds in Des Moines on August 15.

    Odd part is, it seems the folks running the event had never even heard about Trump’s intended appearance.

    “That has not yet been confirmed by our music staff,” a rep for the fair said. “I would say the fair currently has no knowledge of Trump’s appearing on August 15.”

    Now, Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has posted his opinion about the whole thing on his Facebook page.

    “I really, really, really hope that there’s no truth to this rumour,” Campbell said of the Trump introduction. “Def Leppard have never been a political band, and if we were, I for one wouldn’t be associating my name with this clown.”

    While most of Campbell’s followers on Facebook seemed to share his opinion of Trump, there were some for whom this was unacceptable. These folks expressed their displeasure in the most illiterate way they could summon.

    “well drf lep.. i can honastly you can “go fuck your self !!!! you say your not a political band ?? right there you just him a clown !! thats an opinion !!!! which put you in the non donald side of this.. thats being a stupid libtard !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh by the way im burning all my def leppard albums ..cd’s…and all the tickets i save from you concert !!! and some t-shirts ive had for allmost 19 years..”

    “Vivian, I’m disappointed that your liberal. I thought you had class. I guess you are a poser. You should be defending Americans rights. Not backing the party that opposed civil rights.”

    “Clowns are the politicians ruining the country. Clowns blindly support Hilary and that community disorganizer Obama !
    Some of us love the band but love our country and heritage and take offense to calling out a person that is finally speaking the truth. Trump is speaking for many on this country. Now everyone says no politics , it ruins the music side of life! Well you have proven yourself a liberal by you present and past comments. Not all of us agree with that mental diseased way of thought”

    As for Donald Trump, Def Leppard would not be his first brush with rock and roll. On his Celebrity Apprentice program, Trump rubbed elbows with the likes of Gene Simmons, Bret Michaels, famous band manager Sharon Osbourne, Meat Loaf, and Dee Snider.

  • Def Leppard Will Share a Stage With Donald Trump in Iowa

    Def Leppard Will Share a Stage With Donald Trump in Iowa

    When Def Leppard takes the stage at the Iowa State Fair next month, they will be introduced and welcomed by none other than Donald Trump.

    Def Leppard is touring with classic rock acts Styx and Tesla, who will also be on the bill at the State Fair Grandstand on the fairgrounds in Des Moines on August 15. Def Leppard has had a rough way to go recently. Guitarist Vivian Campbell has fought cancer off and on over the past few years. It was feared that he would not be able to tour with Def Leppard this summer, but his doctor has cleared him to go.

    As for Donald Trump, Def Leppard will not be his first brush with rock and roll. On his Celebrity Apprentice program, Trump rubbed elbows with the likes of Gene Simmons, Bret Michaels, famous band manager Sharon Osbourne, Meat Loaf, and Dee Snider.

    There is no clue yet as to how the guys in Def Leppard might respond to Trump’s introduction. If the fans that show up that night don’t boo him off the stage, it may be best to smile and nod and get on with the rock.

    Not all rock stars are enamored of Trump. The Donald ran afoul of Neil Young when he announced his candidacy. The music piped in to the event included Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World.” Young, a politically active artist, too offense and called the campaign out on it.

    “Donald Trump was not authorized to use ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ in his presidential candidacy announcement,” Neil Young agent Elliot Roberts said. “Neil Young, a Canadian citizen, is a supporter of Bernie Sanders for president of the United States of America.”

    Trump’s campaign insisted they had paid the appropriate rights’ organizations to license the song, but were informed that an artist still has recourse to stop their music from being used to represent someone they disagree with.

    “We won’t be using it again,” Trump’s campaign manager announced. “There are plenty of other songs to choose from, despite the fact that Mr. Trump is a big fan and likes Neil very much. We will respect his wish and not use it because it’s the right thing to do.”

    No word on whether Donald Trump likes Def Leppard, or even knows who they are. One thing is for sure:

    If he calls them “Death Leopard” on that stage, he can kiss his campaign good-bye.

  • Def Leppard Guitarist’s Cancer Relapse Casts Shadow Over Tour

    Def Leppard just launched a US tour sure to satisfy die-hard fans. That fun got a blow yesterday when guitarist Vivian Campbell announced that his Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is back.

    “I’m saddened by the fact that my cancer has returned,” Campbell told Def Leppard fans. “However, I’m beyond consolation that its return will prevent me from being able to do my job for a while. I’m still working on a schedule of treatment with my doctors, but I will see you all very soon.

    “My apologies.”

    Campbell has fought Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for years. He missed out on Def Leppard’s last tour for the same reason. His slot was filled by Trixter’s Steve Brown, who will carry his banner again on this tour.

    In November, 2013, the Def Leppard guitarist told fans that his earlier relapse had shocked him.

    “For anyone who knew anything about cancer, they’d probably say, ‘Well, that’s not unusual,’” says Campbell. “But I didn’t. I got my diagnosis in the spring of 2013 when we were doing the Las Vegas residency with Def Leppard. And as soon as we were done with that, I started six months of chemo.”

    “And I just kind of naturally assumed you do the chemo, you do a scan at the end of the chemo and it shows that you’re good, and that’s it. But apparently not. It was, like, ninety-something percent gone, and it was what they couldn’t see on the scan that came creeping back. And it came back so fast.”

    Back in January, Campbell was cautiously optimistic as Def Leppard geared up for the tour.

    “Well, I seem to be in a good spot at the moment. You can never be too certain with these things, ’cause they can come creeping back. But after three rounds of chemo over the last two years, I did a stem-cell transplant in October. And the first PET scan that I did on New Year’s Eve came back really, really good – there’s no sign of the tumors – so I’m hopeful that we’re on the right path. I mean, that’s certainly the way I’ve been thinking.”

    “I’m not letting it concern me at all. But continuing for the next few years, I’ll be doing more scans and follow-ups and stuff, just to make sure, but I’m certainly feeling healthy, you know?!”

    Def Leppard fans have given an outpouring of support to Campbell.

    I'm saddened by the fact that my cancer has returned. However, I'm beyond consolation that it's return will prevent me…

    Posted by Vivian Campbell on Friday, June 19, 2015

  • Def Leppard to Tour; Guitarist Still Fighting Cancer

    Def Leppard is heading back out on the road again. For some reason, it has been big news today that Def Leppard is playing a gig at a state fair in Minnesota alongside acts like Alan Jackson, Styx, The Turtles, and Tesla.

    Now Styx has been doing the package lineup tour thing for a while. They have done triple bills with acts like Kansas, Journey, John Waite and others. But Def Leppard is now heading out into that good night by playing state fairs and package shows for aging divorcees, squeezed into their acid wash denim shorts and halter tops for the night — the divorcees, that it, not Def Leppard. Then, again.

    One huge challenge to the touring aspirations of Def Leppard is the fact that guitarist Vivian Campbell has cancer, specifically Hodgkins Lymphoma. Campbell was brought into the Def Leppard fold in 1992 to replace deceased guitarist Steve Clark. He had been with Dio and Whitesnake prior to that.

    Campbell talked with Eddie Trunk about his current situation.

    “Well, I seem to be in a good spot at the moment. You can never be too certain with these things, ’cause they can come creeping back. But after three rounds of chemo over the last two years, I did a stem-cell transplant in October. And the first PET scan that I did on New Year’s Eve came back really, really good – there’s no sign of the tumors – so I’m hopeful that we’re on the right path. I mean, that’s certainly the way I’ve been thinking.”

    “I’m not letting it concern me at all. But continuing for the next few years, I’ll be doing more scans and follow-ups and stuff, just to make sure, but I’m certainly feeling healthy, you know?!”

    Back in November, 2013, the Def Leppard guitarist had announced that his cancer was in remission. But it later returned.

    “For anyone who knew anything about cancer, they’d probably say, ‘Well, that’s not unusual,’” says Campbell. “But I didn’t. I got my diagnosis in the spring of 2013 when we were doing the Las Vegas residency with Def Leppard. And as soon as we were done with that, I started six months of chemo.”

    “And I just kind of naturally assumed you do the chemo, you do a scan at the end of the chemo and it shows that you’re good, and that’s it. But apparently not. It was, like, ninety-something percent gone, and it was what they couldn’t see on the scan that came creeping back. And it came back so fast.”

    Here’s hoping that Campbell and his Def Leppard bandmates stay healthy for the tour.

  • Def Leppard Announces 2014 North American Tour With Kiss

    Fans of hard rock and heavy metal can rejoice because an epic team-up is about to happen this year. Legendary bands Kiss and Def Leppard are headlining a 2014 summer tour of the United States and Canada. Both groups made the announcement on Monday at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. The press conference was shown to the public via live streaming on the Live Nation website.

    According to Kiss rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley, the 42-city tour is bound to “deliver good news and excitement” to fans of both bands. It is scheduled to kick off on the 23rd of June in West Valley, Utah and end on the 31st of August in Woodlands, Texas. Tickets go on sale starting Friday.

    Stanley added that Kiss “couldn’t pick a better band” than Def Leppard with whom to collaborate in this tour. He said that both bands have stood the test of time and putting them together promises a “great night of music”.

    Kiss/Def Leppard press conference

    While the two bands share several similarities including their brand of music and the era they first came out, this will be the first time that they share a bill. Stanley declared that the collaboration seemed to be a “natural fit” and that one of Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen’s earlier bands, Girl, performed as Kiss’ opening act in the early 80’s.

    Def Leppard lead vocalist Joe Elliot said that he and Kiss bassist Gene Simmons first approached the idea of their respective bands touring together when both of them played in several South American gigs a couple of years ago as part of a rock ‘n’ roll all-stars tour.

    Kiss is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year with an induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this month. Elliot also revealed that Def Leppard has started writing music for the group’s upcoming album. Collen said that the album is expected be released in 2015.

    Kiss/Def Leppard tour dates

    Image via YouTube

  • Def Leppard Is Set To Tour With Kiss This Summer

    Def Leppard and Kiss may be a couple of bands that many people have not heard too much about in recent years, but they will be touring together later this year.

    Two of the biggest rock bands of all time are set to share a stage together, a fact that should make all of their fans even more excited for summertime. The two bands are known for their hits of the past, but continue to be popular with some fans.

    The two rock bands are set to begin their tour in June, and according to Jambands.com, Def Leppard and Kiss will be following in the footsteps of two other big rock bands, Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden, who did something similar.

    Def Leppard’s collaboration with rock legends Kiss will last for 42 shows, and span a time of two months on the road, from June until August. Their first tour date will be on June 23, at the USANA amphitheater in West Valley City, Utah. It will conclude on August 31, at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, located in Houston, Texas.

    Paul Stanley of Kiss spoke about the tour in a recent interview when he said “We’re living in a time now where everyone wants more for their money, and that’s understandable. So, when you can get two bands to collaborate together, we couldn’t pick a better band for this tour than Def Leppard to go out with us.”

    In other news related to the bands, Kiss is set to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame next month, with 2014 marking their 40th anniversary as a band. Def Leppard has been in the studio recently in order to record new music.

    The two bands will be partnering with various military companies for the tour to support U.S. troops, including the United Service Organizations Inc. and Hiring Our Heroes.

    Despite the fact that they will be touring together all summer, Joe Elliot from Def Leppard said that it is unlikely that they will share the stage at the same time. However, it could still happen, since he did not completely deny it.

    Tickets for the tour that will feature powerhouse rock bands Def Leppard and Kiss will go on sale on Friday.

    Image via Youtube

  • They’re Not Better, But These Songs Sure Are Funnier Without Music

    In yet another display of how YouTube has changed (improved) life for everyone, you can find plenty of well-known songs out there with the background music stripped out, and the vocals at full volume. Sometimes, it’s very unpleasant. Other times, it’s just really funny.

    Here are some classic rock and metal songs, in their entirety, in this form. Please enjoy.

    Running With The Devil:

    Rock of Ages:

    Detroit Rock City:

    Peace Sells:

    Negative Creep:

    BYOB:

    Holy Diver:

    Jesus Christ Pose:

    Run to the hills:

    Livin’ On A Prayer:

    Don’t Stop Me Now:

    War Ensemble:

    Master of Puppets:

    Hat tip to YouTube, and to whoever shared Running With The Devil today (I honestly can’t remember or find where I saw it earlier.Sorry.).