Def Leppard Belfast Tickets

Throughout 1979, Def Leppard developed a loyal following among British hard rock/heavy metal fans and were even initially considered the leaders of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (a status eventually claimed by Iron Maiden). Their growing popularity led to a record deal with the major label Phonogram/Vertigo (Mercury Records in the US).
Rick Savage (bass), Pete Willis (guitar), and Tony Kenning (drums), all students at Tapton School in Sheffield, formed a band called Atomic Mass in 1977. Following a chance meeting with Willis, Joe Elliott tried out for Def Leppard as a guitarist. During Def Leppard's audition, however, it was decided that Def Leppard was better suited to be lead singer.
In an effort to capitalise on this new momentum, Def Leppard returned to its classic sound with the 1999 album Euphoria. The first single, "Promises", reunited Def Leppard with Mutt Lange and hit the US Mainstream Rock charts at #1 for 3 weeks. The album was certified gold in the US and Canada.
A tour in support of the album began on March 27, 2008 in Greensboro, NC, with Styx and REO Speedwagon joining Def Leppard on US dates. The band will also play several European rock festivals. An arena tour of the UK takes place in June in which Def Leppard will co-headline with Whitesnake and be supported by US southern rockers Black Stone Cherry. The band then returns to Europe before coming back for a second leg of the UK tour in July.
The lead single, "Photograph," turned Def Leppard into a household name, supplanting Michael Jackson's "Beat It" as the most requested video clip on MTV and becoming a staple of rock radio (dominating the US Album Rock Charts for six weeks). It also hit #12 on the pop charts.