Deep Purple Drops Heaviest Album Yet: Splat!

Deep Purple, fronted by Ian Gillan, has announced the upcoming release of their 24th studio album, titled Splat!, scheduled for July 3. The band describes this new record as one of their most potent and heaviest in recent memory.

Gillan expressed that the current iteration of Deep Purple captures a "very 'now' version" reminiscent of their 1969-1973 prime, with music compatible to iconic tracks like 'Highway Star' and 'Smoke on the Water.' He believes the band is in excellent form, delivering dynamic and fun music.

Complementing the album release, Deep Purple will embark on an extensive 86-date global tour later this year. The tour commences on June 11 in Finland and is slated to wrap up on December 19 in Mexico City. European dates, including two performances in London on November 24 and 25, are scheduled for November.

This news follows Ian Gillan's revelation last year about experiencing significant vision loss, which he stated would not improve, impacting his daily life, particularly computer work. Despite this personal challenge, Gillan indicated retirement was not imminent, suggesting a remarkable resilience in his artistic endeavors.