DEF LEPPARD To Tour Australia In November

May 8, 2008

According to Planet Rock, DEF LEPPARD is rumored to be planning a tour of Australia in November, to be announced in the coming weeks.

DEF LEPPARD scored its 11th consecutive Top 20 album in the U.S. yesterday with the bow of "Songs from the Sparkle Lounge" (Island/UMe) at No. 5 with 55,000 units. According to Billboard.com, the band started its Top 20 streak on The Billboard 200 back with 1983's "Pyromania" when it peaked at No. 2. Since "Pyromania", every DEF LEPPARD album has reached the Top 20.

To coincide with the release of "Songs from the Sparkle Lounge", the group's UK label has launched a new "Sparkle Lounge" microsite. TheSparkleLounge.com gives fans opportunities to listen to samples of the new album, watch the video for leadoff single "Nine Lives", listen to samples of the new album, win Guitar Hero III prizes, watch a trailer for the bonus DVD (UK only),and more.

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