It's hard to stack up to some of the live runs already announced this year, but if you're a hair metal fan, this may just be the wet dream of a tour you're looking for.
Writing on his official Facebook page, Poison drummer Rikki Rockett stated, "It's Official!
Def Leppard/ Poison Tour 2012 Summer Tour!"
So there you have it, folks: Two of hair metal's biggest bands are (likely) coming to a city near you this fall. No cities/dates have been announced just yet, but we'll keep you up to date on all the latest info.
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