- Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan announced the band's 24th studio album, Splat!, will be released on 3 July, marking a vibrant return to the "dynamics, the balance and the fun" of their seminal early 1970s sound.
- The new record is described as "the heaviest Deep Purple album in many years" and features collaboration with acclaimed producer Bob Ezrin, known for his work with artists such as Pink Floyd and Alice Cooper.
- Gillan expressed his enthusiasm for the band's current direction, stating that their new material is compatible with classic tracks like "Highway Star," "Smoke On The Water," and "Lazy."
- Deep Purple, pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, are celebrated for their enduring legacy, which includes the iconic anthem "Smoke On The Water" from their 1972 album Machine Head.
- Fans can experience the band live on a UK tour later this year, kicking off in Newcastle on 18 November and culminating in London shows at the Eventim Apollo and the Royal Albert Hall on 24 and 25 November.
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Deep Purple hail new album as a return to their classic 1970s rock sound
