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SONGS FROM THE SPARKLE LOUNGE will include a limited edition custom
PIKCARD(R), which unlocks the Def Leppard online "Vault" (named after the
band's best-selling greatest-hits CD). Inside the "Vault," Def Leppard fans
will have exclusive access to a variety of content, contests and memorabilia,
featuring highlights such as personal photos from the road, registration to
the band's fan club, entry into an exclusive contest to win backstage passes
and VIP access the next time Def Leppard comes to the winner's town, new album
lyrics -- handwritten by
In addition to the album, Def Leppard have partnered with Activision
Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero(R) III: Legends of Rock on an epic
three-song track pack that will give fans an exclusive opportunity to sample
the band's #1 new radio single, "Nine Lives," before their upcoming studio
album hits stores. The track pack will be available starting
Recorded last year during month-long stints at lead singer
Def Leppard have also announced new US tour dates that will kick off this
August. The dates include cities that the band postponed recently due to an
upper respiratory tract infection affecting the band's lead singer,
August 1 Nashville, TN Sommet Center August 2 Birmingham, AL Verizon Wireless Center August 3 Biloxi, MS Mississippi Coast Coliseum August 6 Hamilton, ON Copps Coliseum August 7 London, ON John Labatt Centre August 9 Quebec City, QC Colisee Pepsi August 10 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place August 13 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre August 15 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena August 16 Des Moines, IA Iowa State Fair August 17 Omaha, NE Qwest Center August 20 Ft. Wayne, IN Memorial Coliseum August 21 Youngstown, OH Chevrolet Centre August 23 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena August 24 Syracuse, NY New York State Fair
With more than 65 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious
Diamond Awards to their credit, Def Leppard --
For more information on Def Leppard, SONGS FROM THE SPARKLE LOUNGE, and upcoming tour news, please visit the band's web site at http://www.defleppard.com.
SOURCE Universal Music Enterprises