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ASIA Part Ways With Ex-AC/DC Drummer, Announce Replacement
Hot off their successful world tour in support of their fan and critically acclaimed album "Silent Nation", ASIA have parted amicably with drummer Chris Slade (THE FIRM, AC/DC). Replacing Slade in the group's lineup is Jay Schellen (BADFINGER, HURRICANE). "Jay was always our first choice as a replac...August 14, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: Covers CD Delayed
According to a posting on DEF LEPPARD's official web site, the release date of DEF LEPPARD's all-covers set, entitled "Yeah!" has been pushed back to late 2005/early 2006 from the previously announced September 20. No reason was given for the delay. Guitarist Phil Collen recently told Billboard.com...July 27, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: 'Rock Of Ages' Certified Gold
DEF LEPPARD's "Rock of Ages", a new two-CD collection of hits, was certified gold on June 22 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for shipments in excess of 500,000 copies. As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD have set a September 20 worldwide release date for their all-covers set,...July 13, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: More U.S. Headlining Dates Announced
DEF LEPPARD have added four more headline shows to their ongoing U.S. tour. They are as follows: Aug. 31 - Billings, MT @ Metrapark Arena Sep. 02 - Sioux Falls, SD @ Sioux Falls Arena Sep. 03 - La Crosse, WI @ La Crosse Center Sep. 04 - Chicago, IL @ Lakefront Pavilion at Northerly ...July 12, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: No Replacement Show Planned In Camden
Due to extreme weather conditions and for security reasons, DEF LEPPARD's show in Camden, NJ which was supposed to take place on July 1, unfortunately had to be cancelled a few hours before the start. Although the promoter tried to find a solution and reschedule the show, this turned out to be impos...July 11, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: 'Vault' Certified Quadruple Platinum
DEF LEPPARD's 1999 "Vault - Greatest Hits" (Mercury) collection was certified in June for U.S. shipments of 4 million copies by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD have set a September 20 worldwide release date for their all-covers set, entitled...July 8, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Singer Hopes Fans Don't Lose Sight Of LIVE 8 Message
DEF LEPPARD were glad to help Bob Geldof and his campaign to end Third World poverty by performing at the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia on Saturday (July 2). The band's lead singer Joe Elliott told Launch Radio Networks that he hoped people don't lose sight of the goal while they're enjoying the sh...July 4, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: Jacksonville Live Photos Posted Online
The Florida Times-Union has uploaded 53 pictures from DEF LEPPARD's June 17 performance in Jacksonville, Florida. The images, which were taken by photographer Kate-Smith Brown, can be viewed at this location. As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD have set a September 20 worldwide release date for thei...June 23, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD's 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' Single Certified Gold
According to a posting on The Def Leppard Satellite Of Love, DEF LEPPARD's 1988 hit, "Pour Some Sugar On Me" has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Accociation Of America (RIAA). This marks the first time that a DEF LEPPARD single has been certified for any award. The single, released in...June 11, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Set Release Date For All-Covers Set
DEF LEPPARD have set a September 20 worldwide release date for their all-covers set, entitled "YEAH!" As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen recently told Billboard.com that the song list for the group's all-covers set has yet to be finalized, as the group decided to record more c...May 23, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Announce Title For Covers Album
DEF LEPPARD's official web site has been updated with the following message: "By now, most of you know that the next DEF LEPPARD album will be a collection of cover tunes from (mostly) '70s hits, and some of you may have read in various interviews that the album is scheduled for release in the fall...May 22, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Still Planning To Release Covers Album
Launch Radio Networks reports: DEF LEPPARD's latest single, a cover of BADFINGER's "No Matter What", appears on the group's upcoming compilation, "Rock of Ages: The Definitive Collection". But it's also part of a larger project, an all-covers album that the group started working on in 2004. Frontman...May 4, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Singer Already Prepping For Summer Tour
Launch Radio Networks reports: DEF LEPPARD will hit the road this June for a tour of minor league baseball stadiums with BRYAN ADAMS. Frontman Joe Elliott told Launch that he's already in training, working on both his body and his voice to prepare for a summer of singing. "I've seen a lot of people...May 3, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: Full Version Of 'No Matter What' Posted Online
A full version of DEF LEPPARD's cover of BADFINGER's "No Matter What" — one of the tracks featured on LEPPARD's forthcoming compilation album, "Rock Of Ages - The Definitive Collection" — is available for listening at AOL Music. "Rock Of Ages - The Definitive Collection" will be released on May 17 o...April 25, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Talks About Upcoming 'Covers' Album
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen has told Billboard.com that the song list for the group's yet-to-be titled all-covers set has yet to be finalized, as the group decided to record more cuts than it originally planned. Collen admits that the idea for the project was first hatched years ago. "Joe [Ell...April 22, 2005
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