By M&C News Jan 10, 2008, 16:11 GMT
Def Leppard has announced plans to play a series of headline shows in the spring as part of the band’s upcoming 2008 World Tour.
Joe Elliott, lead singer for Def Leppard performs in concert at the Verizon Wireless Music Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, 06 July, 2007. EPA/STEVE C. MITCHELL
The tour will feature 19 dates - kicking off on March 27 in Greensboro, NC and ending on April 26 in Chula Vista, CA with Live Nation producing.
"Def Leppard is consistently one of the most exciting and successful bands we work with year in and year out," said Live Nation Senior Vice President of Touring Bruce Kapp. "There is no better way to kick off our touring season than with Def Leppard."
Def Leppard is also expected to release a new studio album in 2008. The album is described as a continuation of the band’s legacy and will feature a “special collaboration.”
The new album has been titled ‘Songs from the Sparkle Lounge,’ but there has not been a release date announced. It will be the band’s first studio album since the release of last year’s ‘Yeah!’ - which was a collection of covers of songs by artists who had influenced the band.
Def Leppard Tickets are now available at M&C’s Ticket Database. Tour dates include:
With STYX and REO Speed Wagon:
Mar. 27 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro ColiseumMar. 29 - Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock LiveMar. 30 - Estero, FL - Germain ArenaApr. 01 - Greenville, SC - BI LO CenterApr. 03 - Reading, PA - Sovereign ArenaApr. 04 - Atlantc City, NJ - Borgata Events CenterApr. 06 - Manchester. NH - Verizon Wireless ArenaApr. 08 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan SunApr. 09 - Providence, RO - Dunkin Donuts CenterApr. 11 - Quebec, QC - Colisee Pepsi ArenaApr. 12 - Ottawa,ON - Scotiabank PlaceApr. 13 - Hamilton, ON - Copps ArenaApr. 16 - Winnipeg, MB - MTS CentreApr. 18 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel ArenaApr. 19 - Detroit, MI - Joe Louis ArenaApr. 22 - Boise, ID - Idaho CenterApr. 23 - Spokane, WA - Spokane ArenaApr. 25 - Las Vegas, NV - Pearl at the PalmsApr. 26 - San Diego, CA - Coors Amphitheatre
Def Leppard European tour: (Styx and REO should be on this tour, but unconfirmed)
May 21 - Sandnes, Norway - Classic Rock Festival May 23 - Halden, Norway - Fredriksten Festning May 24 - Trondheim, Norway - Market Place May 27 - Helsinki, Finland - IcehallJun. 06 - Sölvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock FestivalJun. 08 - Kaliningrad, Russia - City AirportJun. 14 - Middelfart, Denmark - Rock Under Bridge FestivalJun. 15 - Nijmegen, Holland - Arrow Classic RockJun. 27 - Dessel, Belgium - Graspop Metal Meeting
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