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When:

Fri 14 Nov ’08, 7:30pm

Where: Vector Arena, 42-80 Mahuhu Crescent, Auckland

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www.defleppard.com

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Def Leppard

TICKETS ON SALE 9 JULY 2008.

They've sold more than 65 million albums, played to more than 50 million fans and have produced a series of classic rock albums that helped define a generation of music.

Just say the words Pyromania, Hysteria and Adrenalize and it can be no other than DEF LEPPARD!

Andrew McManus Presents is thrilled to announce the British rock heavyweights will include Auckland New Zealand in the world tour for their new album Songs From The Sparkle Lounge in what will be their first visit since 1992.

The DEF LEPPARD story is now down in rock history. From humble beginnings in Sheffield 30 years ago, the band became a world conquering musical force. They have garnered almost every accolade and award available in the music industry and are one of an elite few (along with Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd,
U2 and the Eagles) to have received two Diamond awards for individual album sales in excess of a staggering 10 million units for the ground-breaking Pyromania (1983) and Hysteria (1987).

With singles like Pour Some Sugar On Me, Love Bites, Rocket, Rock Of Ages, Armageddon It, Let's Get Rocked and Photograph, DEF LEPPARD became a staple at rock radio all over the world.

But it hasn't all been incredible highs. The band has weathered some devastating tragedies including the death of original guitarist Steve Clarke after a drug overdose, and drummer Rick Allen's car accident, which resulted in him loosing an arm.

However the band - Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Vivian Campbell (guitar), Rick 'Sav' Savage (bass) and Rick Allen (drums) - have stuck together and are now back in the spotlight with a new album Songs From The Sparkle Lounge - their first new material in six years.

The first single Nine Lives, a collaboration with country music superstar Tim McGraw, hit #1 at US and UK rock radio, while the album debuted at #5 on the US Billboard chart, their 11th consecutive US Top 20 album.

Also on the bill is one of Melbourne's current buzz bands THE GALVATRONS. This synth-rock four-piece have just released their debut EP When We Were Kids, had rave reviews on their first trip to the UK and are due back there soon for the European summer festival circuit. Their unique sound and up-vibe live show will kick off the night perfectly.

DEF LEPPARD's spectacular live shows have made them a touring institution, as they continue to sell out arenas around the world - get set for an unforgettable, not to be missed, night of classic rock!

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Content Editor 5 years ago

Hi guys,
Thanks for all your heated and hysterical entries :)
The very lucky winners of the double passes to Def Leppard on 14 November are:
- Lymond
- Emma
Have a great time :)
Gina @ Eventfinder
Melanie Whitburn 5 years ago

It would be total hysteria when I win tickets to this concert. So many cool memories so and good times that pyromania me up!
Shelly draga 5 years ago

Joe Elliot - you can "pour some sugar on me" on the 14th.. and make my "love bite" for you, which will send me into total and utter HYSTERIA and my brain cells will light up like PYROMANIA! My world will NEVER be the same again!WOW!! Bring it on!
Amie W 5 years ago

Def Leppard make me want to tattoo the words 'Pyromania' and 'Hysteria' on my face. Not many bands are that influencial. PICK ME, GINA!
ktandco 5 years ago

*Feeling "pyromania" lighting the growth of sound becuase of the life which brings on that feeling of "hysteria".*
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
They, Def Leppard who all have taken it to the top, here or there.
On a long road of ups and downs and rounds and rounds, trying to fight that certain something to satisfy that "pyromania" hunger just to carry on.
Naturally feeling that fire of "hysteria" .
Def Leppard have sparked with all their trials in their music.
Very much admired and respected by myself and my husband who are devoted to their rock.
Bloopy 5 years ago

the def leppard hysteria led to the devilish pyromania...hmmm
delz007 5 years ago

Hysteria's the word that describes just what i feel,
When i hear Def Leppard playing, there's just nothing that's more real,
I could listen to their lyrics all night long, they're just so great,
Pyromania's the best, without a doubt, it's no debate!
So turn their music up, let their songs become your pleasure,
For in my heart, Def Leppard, will always be my treasure!!
Masai Seke 5 years ago

I've been a Def Leppard fan since 1980, so to show my enthusiasm, here is a poem from Def Leppard's studio albums:
On through the night - come on get this show on the road.
It's Saturday night, I'm not a fool, you trying to leave me high'n dry.
It's better to burn out than fade away, no fire brigade just a pyromania.
I get hysterical, hysteria, oh I can feel it.
I'm adrenalized, your average ordinary everyday kid, do you wanna get rocked or slanged?
So slang with me, I don't wanna get my hands dirty.
Here I am your demolition man,
Unbelievable, it's unbeliavable yeah
I'm your 20th century boy, just like Robin Hood
Love, Love look what you've done to my heart.
Anita Erceg 5 years ago

The Hysteria at winning tickets to see my alltime fave group of the 80's would be too much it would reduce me to Pyromania, burning the albums of bands who just can't compare,they would need to Pour Some Sugar On Me to control the Animal i had become.
Sarah Hamilton 5 years ago

Hubby started to get this strange HYSTERIA about him when he heard Dep Leppard were coming to NZ, I was TWO STEPS BEHIND. Our 18 year old boarder when into a UNBELIEVABLE state of PYROMANIA over how EXCITABLE we were. I said POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME and MAKE LOVE LIKE A MAN. Let's get tickets and LET'S GET ROCKED. ;)
kimkiasan 5 years ago

Pyromaniaus Hysteriacallus- A state of rapture induced being listening to the auditory output of the uniqueness of Def leppard....especially LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maria Conlon 5 years ago

Pyromania? Hysteria? Pyromania vs Hysteria? Hysteria vs Pyromania? Hysteria? Pyromania? PYROMANIA, HYSTERIA, YEAH!!
Emma 5 years ago

It was December 31 1984 we were on the way to a New Year's eve party in Sheffield ,UK. Rick was driving his Corvette when an Alfa Romeo passed us. Rick and the driver had a "Grease" style drag off. Rick lost control of his car, causing him to be thrown from the car.Ricks left arm came flying off!
This resulted in a uncontrollable episode of HYSTERIA,I was hanging upside down next to Rick listening to him proclaim he was going to keep playing the drums even if he had to use his feet! I was in shock and had gone a little crazy so in a frenzy i reached into my pocket grabbed my lighter and set fire to the petrol that was seeping from the car. I was later arrested on PYROMANIA charges and I am still currently undergoing professional help.
jared smith 5 years ago

pour some sugar on me and create mass hysteria so shall the fire in our bellies burn and pyromania rain forevermor apocalyps 10:15
Coco Pup 5 years ago

they make me hysteria (ical) and they make me want to become a pyromaniac
cuska153 5 years ago

What I feel?.. feel?.. I guess it's curiosity... does the drummer from def leppard only have one arm? blah blah pyromaniac... blah blah hysteria... honestly though... does he only have one arm? it looks as though the guy third from the left may only have one arm... hmm.. . much to ponder indeed...
Chelle Stebbz 5 years ago

When a friend of mine asked me if I was going to Def Leppard I said... hmmm whos that, He looked at me as if I was a pyromanic! Then said nevermind ... but they are the best, you have really lead a sheltered life... Id like to go to this concert to prove that I dont suffer from musical hysteria...
harriet murray 5 years ago

I need a ticket for my partner who nearly turned into a pyromanic when he heard I was going to become a police officer!! How would this match with his Rocker image? Imagine his hysteria as I give him the tickets to one of the ultimate rock bands ever! He can still live out his rocker ways and keep his police officer partner as his dirty secret.
Julie Symons 5 years ago

Leaving me without a ticket to Def Leppard is like a leaving pyromaniac with fire. I need to feel the hysteria of winning a ticket! Last time I went I was in the 90's and I couldn't see the stage through the dreadlocked guy in front of me - I need another chance!
Zac Langridge 5 years ago

I would be Hysteria - cal if I won this competition! Was bought up on quality music like Def Leppard.
Shadowdance6 5 years ago

oops I didn't see the character count - sorry
Shadowdance6 5 years ago

When you look up Hysteria in Wikipedia you are told that in its colloquial use, describes a state of mind, one of unmanageable fear or emotional excesses. This is what Def Leppard is about. Not the fear side but definately emotional excesses. Def Leppard have always been my favourite band and the arrival of certain songs at appropriate times in my life have meant that certain words, certain songs will always maintain that emotional impact on me.
My partner bought me a Def Leppard DVD for Christmas in 2006 which on opening I also found my engagement ring as he asked me to marry him.
Pyromaniacs start fires to induce euphoria and it's that fire in me when I listen to Def Leppard that brings about a feeling of euphoria.
Def Leppard are more than just a band. They are family and stand by each other. When Rick lost his arm in a car accident it would have been so easy to just get another drummer but they didn't. They stood by him and waited.....and supported him. And here they are YEARS
Lymond 5 years ago

Women! I was fine before they started bringing on the heartache and I learnt young that love bites. All these broken hearts made me a little excitable at first but then suddenly, like white lightning, it developed into full blown hysteria and I became a total animal. After being arrested for Pyromania, having my photograph in the paper I decided to work it out. The Dr said 'Step inside, walk this way' and then poured some sugar on me. I said goodbye to him but knew I had a long long way to go. The only other known cure is the Rock of Ages. Yes, all I want is everything but some tickets to Def Leppard will do nicely in the meantime!!
Y Scott 5 years ago

I feel total hysteria at the thought of attending this concert oh so many memories so many good memories of my teenage years that pyromania me up!
Tarsha Kelly 5 years ago

It will be total Hysteria if I miss out on going, feeling of fire ripping burning through my heart and soul like total pyromania has taken over my mind will possess me
So everybody lets get rocked
Brent Lewis 5 years ago

I gotta know tonight if you're alone tonight
Can't stop this feeling
Can't stop this fire
Oh, I get hysterical, hysteria, oh can you feel it?
(Oh can you feel it?)
Do you believe it?
(Do you believe it?)
It's such a magical mysteria when you get that feelin'
(When you get that feelin')
Better start believin'
(Better start believin' it's a)
'Cos it's a miracle, oh say you will
Ooh babe
Hysteria when you're near
Out of me, into you yeah
Man been such a fan since I was a teen (a while back now)
I missed them last time dont want to miss this this time
Diehard fan "Lets get rocked"
Brent Lewis 5 years ago

I gotta know tonight if you're alone tonight
Can't stop this feeling
Can't stop this fire
Oh, I get hysterical, hysteria, oh can you feel it?
(Oh can you feel it?)
Do you believe it?
(Do you believe it?)
It's such a magical mysteria when you get that feelin'
(When you get that feelin')
Better start believin'
(Better start believin' it's a)
'Cos it's a miracle, oh say you will
Ooh babe
Hysteria when you're near
Out of me, into you yeah
Man been such a fan since I was a teen (a while back now)
I missed them last time dont want to miss this this time
Diehard fan "Lets get rocked"
Brent Lewis 5 years ago

I gotta know tonight if you're alone tonight
Can't stop this feeling
Can't stop this fire
Oh, I get hysterical, hysteria, oh can you feel it?
(Oh can you feel it?)
Do you believe it?
(Do you believe it?)
It's such a magical mysteria when you get that feelin'
(When you get that feelin')
Better start believin'
(Better start believin' it's a)
'Cos it's a miracle, oh say you will
Ooh babe
Hysteria when you're near
Out of me, into you yeah
Man been such a fan since I was a teen (a while back now)
I missed them last time dont want to miss this this time
Diehard fan "Lets get rocked"
Jonathan Persson 5 years ago

I'm hanging out for this concert, Ive been listening to these guys for 20 years and was to young to get to their last concert
Johnsey 5 years ago

Wahhhhhhhhhhh...hooooooooooooo...yehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa... mawahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha... arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.. heeheeheeheee!!!!!!
Oh sorry about that, little case of HYSTERIA going on there, thinking about seeing Def Leppard.. oh..oh..oh... yesssssssssssssssssssss....whooohoooooooooooooooooo .. yipeeeeeeeeeeee.....ahem!
Yep! yes siree, insane at the thought of seeing Def Leppard, in fact, I am as excited as a madman with a penchant for pyromania in a fireworks shop! Heehee........ Whoohooooooooooooooo!
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