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Post by dflp83 on Nov 13, 2023 12:41:33 GMT -8
With Pantera/lamb of God doing a month of shows in February here in the US ..tix on sale this week and nothing close again to the southeast..wth??? 😡.. will Leppard even tour in 24?
And same here: please no stadiums. Arenas should be the way to go..imo.
Rob
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Post by Jefflep on Nov 14, 2023 12:59:05 GMT -8
So many tours announced, I can’t imagine they’ll wait much longer. So much competition for Xmas dollars! Or let the holiday pass?!? Wait til Feb? Maybe. But I doubt it.
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Post by fna692002 on Nov 14, 2023 14:25:40 GMT -8
So many tours announced, I can’t imagine they’ll wait much longer. So much competition for Xmas dollars! Or let the holiday pass?!? Wait til Feb? Maybe. But I doubt it. Was thinking today and I may be in the extreme minority but I wouldn’t mind if they took a year off touring, spent time maybe prepping some new music and than 2025 do a run of there own. Let a lil demand build back up while your other heavy hitters hit the road this next year ( stones , AC/DC, jovi reunion,). I get it’s profitable to tour but the state of the economy rn it’s gonna be easy for a lot of people to pass up Leppard for a band like AC/DC or Stones who don’t tour as much. Just my two cents…
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Post by tsmith on Nov 14, 2023 16:09:28 GMT -8
Have to say new music would interest me much more than a tour! I doubt the band feels the same though lol. The best of both worlds would be a residency for us die hards to hear some deeper cuts and then working on new music the rest of the year with maybe some select shows or festivals worked in July/Aug. So many tours announced, I can’t imagine they’ll wait much longer. So much competition for Xmas dollars! Or let the holiday pass?!? Wait til Feb? Maybe. But I doubt it. Was thinking today and I may be in the extreme minority but I wouldn’t mind if they took a year off touring, spent time maybe prepping some new music and than 2025 do a run of there own. Let a lil demand build back up while your other heavy hitters hit the road this next year ( stones , AC/DC, jovi reunion,). I get it’s profitable to tour but the state of the economy rn it’s gonna be easy for a lot of people to pass up Leppard for a band like AC/DC or Stones who don’t tour as much. Just my two cents…
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Post by pete on Nov 14, 2023 23:39:19 GMT -8
Only if the residency is in the UK!
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Post by andylgr on Nov 15, 2023 2:53:59 GMT -8
Only if the residency is in the UK! Agreed. A residency in the US means nothing to many fans.
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Post by tsmith on Nov 15, 2023 5:35:00 GMT -8
To be honest, a Residency even in Vegas is still tough for even some of us USA fans. I mean, I'd have absolutely loved to attend the previous two but flying 6 hours and messing with connections and such is just a royal pain. That said, if they do one again, I'll probably suck it up and do whatever I need to in order to see it. I'd rather see them find a spot to do a residency that's either more centrally located or even on the East coast in the USA. Or maybe do some "mini" type residency in NYC like I remember them doing back during the X tour. I get the frustration bein in the UK though. They definitely should do something like that there as well. Surely they could find some spot where they could play a handful of shows over a couple week period or something. Either way, I'm to the point where I want something that allows them to play deeper cuts. I'm tired of these co-headline, 15 song set greatest hits tours. I want to see them on tour as the "pure" headliner playing 100+ minutes and celebrating their great catalog of music. Or doing special residency type shows, even orchestra shows....just something different. It's almost odd to me in a way that this band was arguably doing better stuff show & setlist wise when they were "less" popular than they are now when their popularity is probably the highest it's been since their 80's heyday. I mean, back in the early 2000's, they band popularity had kind of wavered a bit IMO. Yet, they were playing some of their best live sets during that period, doing NYC shows at the Beacon, etc. Heck, even in 2013 when they did the first Vegas Residency, their popularity wasn't nearly where it's at now. I feel like that 2012/2013 time period was when they started coming out of their low point from the 2000's. I feel like now this band has almost reached icon status. They are the Beatles, Stones, etc to a generation of people and I feel like they can do about whatever they want and people are going to show up. I want to see them embrace it and celebrate all they've created. I watch a band like Guns N Roses playing stadiums by themselves, playing 3 hour sets and Axl can barely sing anymore. Yet people still show up. Sorry for the mini-rant. Just think Leppard sells themselves a bit short with these package tours and hoping for something different. Only if the residency is in the UK! Agreed. A residency in the US means nothing to many fans.
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Post by pete on Nov 15, 2023 7:46:13 GMT -8
Only if the residency is in the UK! Agreed. A residency in the US means nothing to many fans. Plus they've had two already. Given they're a British band it'd be nice if they did something different for us loyal Brits. That or a headline tour of their own in the next 12 months.
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Post by edwardcreighton on Nov 19, 2023 5:53:57 GMT -8
With it being Thanksgiving week in US, can we assume unlikely to be US tour announcement until the following week?
Assume any stadium tour announcement comes this side of Christmas to get some of that holiday money?
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Post by Jefflep on Nov 19, 2023 6:32:49 GMT -8
It’ll prob be another stadium run, but there are very few options… like 2😂… Motley was kind of an event, but that luster has weakened. I’m Thinking more and more of a sheds/ arena tour with a couple of B league bands. I really don’t even thing Journey could justify a full stadium Run. Bon Jovi is clear choice. With it being Thanksgiving week in US, can we assume unlikely to be US tour announcement until the following week? Assume any stadium tour announcement comes this side of Christmas to get some of that holiday money?
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Post by motleymexico on Nov 19, 2023 10:12:05 GMT -8
The Rolling Stones will announce their US/Canada Stadium tour on tuesday 8am Eastern time, maybe doubtful DL have this week planned, if they do have something planned
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Post by biglep09 on Nov 19, 2023 21:54:06 GMT -8
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Post by edwardcreighton on Nov 20, 2023 4:21:49 GMT -8
Ross Halfin recently seems to have followed band around a lot, imagine he is not cheap. Must be a reason!
Modern world is there demand for a live DVD? Do we need another live album?
New music would be nice but seems bit soon for anything but a song or two.
Tour next summer seems to be a given, it's the how they do it.
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Post by fna692002 on Nov 20, 2023 6:32:47 GMT -8
Ross Halfin recently seems to have followed band around a lot, imagine he is not cheap. Must be a reason! Modern world is there demand for a live DVD? Do we need another live album? New music would be nice but seems bit soon for anything but a song or two. Tour next summer seems to be a given, it's the how they do it. I would think if anything it would be released to streaming platforms (Netflix , paramount plus , etc) over just the standard dvd. Like CDs those are also becoming more a novelty than anything. I know the documentary has been talked about getting a release on one of those platforms. Perhaps a new song tied to that and the upcoming tour is meant as a tie in to those… we shall see I guess
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Post by Dan on Nov 20, 2023 7:32:24 GMT -8
Ross Halfin recently seems to have followed band around a lot, imagine he is not cheap. Must be a reason! Modern world is there demand for a live DVD? Do we need another live album? New music would be nice but seems bit soon for anything but a song or two. Tour next summer seems to be a given, it's the how they do it. We're pretty much down to the wire if anything is to be said about the 40th of Pyromania. If the band was to do any performances to celebrate Pyromania I could see it happening in 2024. 2023 was already filled up.
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Post by Jefflep on Nov 20, 2023 10:00:15 GMT -8
I hate to complain, but so many things seem to get botched like this, and this one really mattered. Maybe it just got pushed back 🤷♂️ We’ll see. Ross Halfin recently seems to have followed band around a lot, imagine he is not cheap. Must be a reason! Modern world is there demand for a live DVD? Do we need another live album? New music would be nice but seems bit soon for anything but a song or two. Tour next summer seems to be a given, it's the how they do it. We're pretty much down to the wire if anything is to be said about the 40th of Pyromania. If the band was to do any performances to celebrate Pyromania I could see it happening in 2024. 2023 was already filled up.
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Post by tsmith on Nov 21, 2023 5:16:35 GMT -8
Yeah, I agree. I suppose they could do something in early 2024...be it a release, residency or something. But it seems less and less likely as time has moved on. It's disappointing to me how that album sits so far back in the shadows compared to Hysteria when for all intensive purposes Pyromania was really the album that broke them big. I hate to complain, but so many things seem to get botched like this, and this one really mattered. Maybe it just got pushed back 🤷♂️ We’ll see. We're pretty much down to the wire if anything is to be said about the 40th of Pyromania. If the band was to do any performances to celebrate Pyromania I could see it happening in 2024. 2023 was already filled up.
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Post by cal on Nov 22, 2023 2:23:21 GMT -8
Yeah, I agree. I suppose they could do something in early 2024...be it a release, residency or something. But it seems less and less likely as time has moved on. It's disappointing to me how that album sits so far back in the shadows compared to Hysteria when for all intensive purposes Pyromania was really the album that broke them big. I hate to complain, but so many things seem to get botched like this, and this one really mattered. Maybe it just got pushed back 🤷♂️ We’ll see. tsmith said: "It's disappointing to me how that album sits so far back in the shadows compared to Hysteria when for all intensive purposes Pyromania was really the album that broke them big." Couldn't agree more. The band are blessed to have two massive hit albums, but a side effect of this is that the more successful of the two has overshadowed the other. I would love to see a tour or residency in which they played Pyromania in its entirety. I really love the version of TLFL on DS. Def Leppard has a wealth of material to draw upon in a live setting or for expanded reissues - unlike a band like GnR who really only have 2 albums (if you count UUI as one album (which I do:)), and Chinese Democracy as an Axel solo album.
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Post by fna692002 on Nov 28, 2023 12:50:24 GMT -8
I’d assume if anything is going to be announced we are gonna know either this week or no later than 2nd week of December. I don’t see them announcing dates during the prime weeks of Xmas and New Years
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Post by dlqbanfan on Dec 1, 2023 12:58:07 GMT -8
Bon Jovi? Jon Bon Jovi has lost his voice. Their last tour was a disappointment according to a friend who is a fan of them! The press reviews were demolishing, and YouTube videos making fun of his singing. I doubt people that went to see Bon Jovi want to see them again unless Sambora (unlikely) is coming back to help with the vocals. Hopefully the Defs choose someone else!
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Post by andylgr on Dec 1, 2023 23:36:19 GMT -8
I will be very disappointed if it’s a tour with Bon Jovi (who are done now considering how bad Jon’s voice has got) and also if it’s a support slot on a bigger bands tour like AC/DC. I guess we will find out next week.
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Post by Jefflep on Dec 2, 2023 5:15:22 GMT -8
They announced their tour with Styx…. The clock is ticking . Would love a show again in Dublin in 2024 to celebrate my retirement! A tour with Foreigner would be a blast!
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Post by Jefflep on Dec 2, 2023 5:17:41 GMT -8
In the US this makes the most sense. Not that I necessarily want it but I would 40% BJ 40% Journey 20% chance someone else I will be very disappointed if it’s a tour with Bon Jovi (who are done now considering how bad Jon’s voice has got) and also if it’s a support slot on a bigger bands tour like AC/DC. I guess we will find out next week.
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Post by edwardcreighton on Dec 2, 2023 6:03:42 GMT -8
Journey North American co headline stadium tour high probability.
Alternative is Lepps arena amphitheater tour.
Bon Jovi with Sambora co headline tour, don't see how that happens. LN would be splashing mega cash for Bon Jovi, Lepps not close.
Lepps as special guests on mainland Europe for elect small number of ACDC concerts can see that happening.
Left field maybe a Japanese festival alongside Duran Duran may work.
Dramatic residency in London and Vegas, can see happening.
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Post by pooley on Dec 2, 2023 10:08:24 GMT -8
There's no way on earth Def Leppard should be supporting anyone. I can't see them wanting to do this either. While they're humble and down to earth, their status is important to them - you can see how proud they've been of this stadium tour and they clearly enjoy the narrative of "we've been round for 45 years and this is the biggest tour we've done." They'll want to keep this momentum going and while it might not necessarily be more stadiums, being another band's warm-up is surely bottom of the list of things they'd want to do.
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Post by Jefflep on Dec 2, 2023 11:01:09 GMT -8
I really struggle to see how any feels as if BJ are not a lateral touring partner. BJ is certainly lateral to Motley. It’s not simply ranking Lep high because they’re my band. I grew up in the US, during the heyday, followed both careers. BJ did become bigger internationally come KTF, but not here. BJ needs not only Sambora, but Jon’s voice fixed, and tighten up that setlist with hits. Journey North American co headline stadium tour high probability. Alternative is Lepps arena amphitheater tour. Bon Jovi with Sambora co headline tour, don't see how that happens. LN would be splashing mega cash for Bon Jovi, Lepps not close. Lepps as special guests on mainland Europe for elect small number of ACDC concerts can see that happening. Left field maybe a Japanese festival alongside Duran Duran may work. Dramatic residency in London and Vegas, can see happening.
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Post by andylgr on Dec 2, 2023 13:26:11 GMT -8
There's no way on earth Def Leppard should be supporting anyone. I can't see them wanting to do this either. While they're humble and down to earth, their status is important to them - you can see how proud they've been of this stadium tour and they clearly enjoy the narrative of "we've been round for 45 years and this is the biggest tour we've done." They'll want to keep this momentum going and while it might not necessarily be more stadiums, being another band's warm-up is surely bottom of the list of things they'd want to do. This. And this again. Why waste the last 2 years by being a support act, even if it was potentially AC/DC.
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Post by andylgr on Dec 2, 2023 13:27:56 GMT -8
I really struggle to see how any feels as if BJ are not a lateral touring partner. BJ is certainly lateral to Motley. It’s not simply ranking Lep high because they’re my band. I grew up in the US, during the heyday, followed both careers. BJ did become bigger internationally come KTF, but not here. BJ needs not only Sambora, but Jon’s voice fixed, and tighten up that setlist with hits. Journey North American co headline stadium tour high probability. Alternative is Lepps arena amphitheater tour. Bon Jovi with Sambora co headline tour, don't see how that happens. LN would be splashing mega cash for Bon Jovi, Lepps not close. Lepps as special guests on mainland Europe for elect small number of ACDC concerts can see that happening. Left field maybe a Japanese festival alongside Duran Duran may work. Dramatic residency in London and Vegas, can see happening. Def Leppard and Bon Jovi touring together is a great idea if this was 1993. But for me I feel like Bon Jovi have become so far removed musically from the Leps since then and as a live act have become awful (down to Jon’s vocals).
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Post by fna692002 on Dec 2, 2023 14:10:58 GMT -8
I really struggle to see how any feels as if BJ are not a lateral touring partner. BJ is certainly lateral to Motley. It’s not simply ranking Lep high because they’re my band. I grew up in the US, during the heyday, followed both careers. BJ did become bigger internationally come KTF, but not here. BJ needs not only Sambora, but Jon’s voice fixed, and tighten up that setlist with hits. Def Leppard and Bon Jovi touring together is a great idea if this was 1993. But for me I feel like Bon Jovi have become so far removed musically from the Leps since then and as a live act have become awful (down to Jon’s vocals). Bon Jovi have become in the last 15-20 years a Bruce Springsteen Lite to me. Not a band that is anywhere near exciting to me live or on record. I personally always measure where you are at as a band by your last record and if we go by that, than Leppard blow them out of the water. The last jovi album was garbage imo. I know Jon and Joe are good friends and they would probably enjoy a tour together but the desire to catch a joint tour is just not there for me.
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Post by Jefflep on Dec 2, 2023 17:53:27 GMT -8
I totally agree Andy. BJ has to know what the shortcomings of their recent history are, and that it’s an easy fix if they want to generate fan interest again. The last tour really soured a lot of fans. I really struggle to see how any feels as if BJ are not a lateral touring partner. BJ is certainly lateral to Motley. It’s not simply ranking Lep high because they’re my band. I grew up in the US, during the heyday, followed both careers. BJ did become bigger internationally come KTF, but not here. BJ needs not only Sambora, but Jon’s voice fixed, and tighten up that setlist with hits. Def Leppard and Bon Jovi touring together is a great idea if this was 1993. But for me I feel like Bon Jovi have become so far removed musically from the Leps since then and as a live act have become awful (down to Jon’s vocals).
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