LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9 Def Leppard, Britain's
greatest arena rock band, is set to play a series of headline shows in spring
of 2008 -- as part of a 2008 World Tour. This year's outing includes 19 dates,
kicking off on March 27 in Greensboro, NC and ending on April 26 in Chula
Vista, CA. The tour is being produced by Live Nation. The band is also set to
release a brand new studio album in 2008 with details to be announced shortly.
The album will see the band adding to their incredible legacy and promises the
inclusion of a very special collaboration.