Def Leppard have offered fans a fresh update regarding the health of guitarist Vivian Campbell, as well as sharing footage of their recent show without him.
This footage was shared by the band from their recent show in Mexico, where they performed without Campbell, as he continues to battle his cancer diagnosis.
Guitarist John Zocco has deputised in Campbell's absence, which included the band's previous show at the Daimler Truck Customer Appreciation Event in Nashville last October.
"We're in Leon in Mexico in a bit of an amphitheatre", said Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott. "It's a kind of a one-off gig and we're doing it a man down as Vivian is not here. Vivian is recuperating from cancer surgery and he's doing very well, but he's in a bubble he's not allowed to travel".
He also added: "So John Zocco – basically Phil [Collen's] guitar tech – has manfully stepped up to the plate because he's a phenomenal player himself and he can sing a bit as well. So, rather get some stranger in that we don't know, he's doing it, which is fantastic. We have every confidence that it will go swimmingly until our boy Vivian is back on the stage with us".
Following the band's show in Leon, Vivian Campbell also offered fans an update on his health.
Sharing a post on Def Leppard's social media channels, Campbell wrote the following.
"Thank you for all the recent messages and support," the musician wrote. "As you all may know, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma several years ago. I recently had a bone marrow transplant as part of my treatment plan, and it’s safe to say that thus far it’s been a very successful transplant! I just have to keep my head down and my spirits up for the next 100 days of primary recovery".
