Def Leppard announce homecoming gig Posted by: Paul Stimpson 19th January 2018

The legendary Sheffield band will play the FlyDSA Arena on 14 December

Legendary Sheffield band Def Leppard have announced a huge homecoming gig at the city's FlyDSA Arena.

The band will play the seminal 1987 Hysteria albumin its entirety, performing global hits Animal, Pour Some Sugar On Me, Hysteria, Armageddon It, Love Bites, Woman and Rocket.

The five-piece, who last played the arena in 2015, have also released their entire back catalogue to Spotify after a dispute over recording rights.

Bassist Rick Savage said: “After many requests from fans in the U.K, I’m delighted that we can bring the whole Hysteria album to arenas across Britain and Ireland later this year.

"From ‘Women’ to ‘Love and Affection’ plus many other faves thrown in for good measure. Oh, and our old pals Cheap Trick will be there also to help with the celebrations!! We can’t wait’."

Def Leppard’s homecoming Sheffield gig will take place on 14 December. Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday 26 January, head to the FlyDSA Arena website for more information.