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Bid On Guest Spot As DEF LEPPARD's Lead Vocalist
DEF LEPPARD's official web site, www.defleppard.com, are offering one lucky fan a chance to join the band on stage at an upcoming show The details are as follows: "So you always dreamt of being on stage with DEF LEPPARD and perform[ing] 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' with them? Well, your dream may come tr...January 16, 2003
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: DEF LEPPARD Are 'A Pop Band Disguised As A Rock Band'
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, a former member of DIO, WHITESNAKE and the NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) pioneers SWEET SAVAGE, has sensationally revealed to The Oakland Tribune that he believes that DEF LEPPARD are nothing more than "a pop band disguised as a rock band." "I don't...January 13, 2003
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DEF LEPPARD To Release New Single, Appear On TV
"Long Long Way To Go", the third single from DEF LEPPARD's latest CD, "X", has been scheduled for release on Feb. 24. The various versions of the CD-single that will be available in the shops, will include one or more of the following extra tracks: - "Now" (live acoustic, recorded in Germany) - "Hys...January 9, 2003
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AC/DC's JOHNSON On DEF LEPPARD's 'X': They've Been Listening To People In Suits Again
Brian Johnson, frontman for the Australian rock legends AC/DC, recently admitted that he was less than impressed with the latest effort from DEF LEPPARD — a band whose musical output he had previously appreciated and whose career he had followed with interest as a fan and as a friend. "I know Joe [E...January 2, 2003
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PRIMER 55 Split Up!
PRIMER 55 have announced their decision to disband "due to creative and personal issues." The band, who recently completed the Jagermeister $12 Riot U.S. tour with DOPE, had previously issued two full-length albums through the Island/Def Jam label. The following is guitarist Bobby Burns' statement o...January 1, 2003
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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT: Proud To Be Reliable
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott believes that the band's consistency has been a significant part of their appeal — when the fans go to a DEF LEPPARD concert, they expect to hear the hits, and the group are happy to play them. "They've come to terms with the fact that it's OK to like a ...December 24, 2002
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TEAM SLEEP Video Posted Online
A live video of TEAM SLEEP performing their track "Natalie Portman" at the Glasshouse in Pomona, California this past December has been posted online for download at this location (file size = 89MB). TEAM SLEEP feature in their ranks DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno, DJ Crook, and guitarist Todd Wilki...December 23, 2002
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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT: 'We Don't Give A Fuck About Cred'
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott has denied that corporate interference was responsible for the group's latest album, "X", sounding in places more like BBMAK and 'N SYNC than the work of the hard rock outfit that conceived the band's classic 1983 release, "Pyromania". Speaking to Salt Lake City Week...December 15, 2002
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MARIAH CAREY Performs DEF LEPPARD Classic On Live TV
MARIAH CAREY performed the DEF LEPPARD classic "Bringin' on the Heartbreak" during her live appearance on the "Today" show yesterday (Dec. 11). Watch the performance of the track in streaming video at this location (scroll down to about the middle of the page). Carey's version of "Bringin' on the He...December 12, 2002
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THE ALMIGHTY Cancel U.K. Tour
THE ALMIGHTY have officially cancelled their December U.K. tour. The following is the group's statement on the matter: "With great sadness, we announce the UK tour in December has been cancelled. With slow ticket sales for the shows scheduled for THE ALMIGHTY in December and after careful considerat...December 7, 2002
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DEF LEPPARD: UK Tour Unveiled
DEF LEPPARD have announced the following UK dates during February 2003: Feb. 15 - Newport, UK @ Newport Centre Feb. 17 – Portsmouth, UK @ Guildhall Feb. 19 – Wolverhampton, UK @ Civic Hall Feb. 20 – Sheffield, UK @ HallamFM Arena Feb. 22 – Newcastle, UK @ Newcastle City Hall Feb. 23 – Manchester, .....November 7, 2002
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THE ALMIGHTY Frontman To Support DEF LEPPARD In Japan
THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick will be supporting DEF LEPPARD on their Japanese tour, which is due to kick off on Nov. 17 in Sendai. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 17 – Sendai, JAP @ Zepp Sendai Nov. 18 - Kanazawa, JAP @ Kankou Kaikan Nov. 20 - Nagoya, JAP @ Aichi Kinro Kaikan ...November 5, 2002
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DEF LEPPARD Announce U.S. Dates
DEF LEPPARD have announced the following U.S. dates in December: Dec. 06 - San Diego, CA @ Radio show TBA Dec. 08 - Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Dec. 10 - Phoenix, AZ @ America West Arena Dec. 11 - Universal City, CA @ Universal Amphitheater Dec. 12 - Long Beach, CA @ Long ...October 28, 2002
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MARIAH CAREY Covers DEF LEPPARD!
MARIAH CAREY has recorded a cover version of DEF LEPPARD's 1981 hit "Bringin' On the Heartbreak" for her upcoming release, "Charmbracelet", according to Fox News. "I know it sounds weird, and that it probably won't work, but guess what? At last night's [Oct. 22] listening party for Carey's new disk,...October 23, 2002
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DEF LEPPARD To Perform At NASCAR Race
DEF LEPPARD will be performing at the second-to-last NASCAR race of the season at the Winston Cup Championship Series, taking place at the Phoenix International Raceway on November 10. The band's performance will take place at noon and will include three songs. The race will be broadcast on televisi...October 19, 2002
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