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Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan has spoken about the band’s upcoming studio album, Splat!, due July 3 via earMUSIC, in a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station — including why the record represents the band’s heaviest work in many years. Splat! was once again produced by Bob Ezrin (Kiss, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper).

Asked why Splat! turned out to be such a heavy record, Gillan said (transcribed by Blabbermouth): “Well, I think Simon [McBride, Deep Purple guitarist of the past four years] settled in, so it’s more relaxed as things come naturally. We find a good groove, and we tend to develop that, even if it’s just a simple structure. If it feels good, we put it to one side and think, ‘Well, this may be an idea that we can work on, develop that structure, without losing the feel.’ And so his energy is really… He’s an immaculate player — immaculate. And I think also you’ll find the drums and bass are higher in the mix on this record than they have been previously — on any record, I think, Deep Purple record. So it’s got a lot of energy.”

On the guitar-keyboards interplay showcased in the album’s first two singles, “Arrogant Boy” and “Diablo,” Gillan said: “Yeah. Well, we can’t escape what we are. And so this happens every night — they’re trading off in their playing. These guys play their instruments the same way as you and I use words in a conversation. We don’t think ahead; you sort of respond and get on with it. And so they talk to each other instrumentally all night long. It’s a joy to watch. But the other thing is they know when to back off and to be part of the rhythm section, too. My favorite part of the evening, actually, is when I’m not singing. I step back between the drums and the keyboards, and I’ve got the best seat in the house. The sound balance there is perfect. So, I just get off on that and forget to come back sometimes.”

“Diablo” features a guest appearance from Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter Keith Urban on second guitar. McBride joined Deep Purple in July 2022, when guitarist Steve Morse officially left the band to care for his wife Janine, who was battling cancer. Morse had taken a hiatus four months prior with the hope of rejoining once her health improved.

Deep Purple has 86 tour dates scheduled across 28 countries, beginning with European summer shows in Finland, Norway, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Italy before the Splat! World Tour moves to North America.

Splat! is the latest entry in a late-career run that includes =1 (2024), Whoosh! (2020), inFinite (2017), and Now What?! (2013), all produced by Ezrin. The current Deep Purple lineup is Gillan (vocals), Roger Glover (bass), Ian Paice (drums), Don Airey (keyboards) and McBride (guitar). The band has sold more than 120 million albums since forming in 1968, was named Planet Rock’s “Fifth Most Influential Band Ever,” and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. The celebrated MK II lineup — Gillan, Glover, Paice, Jon Lord and Ritchie Blackmore — created defining albums of the early ’70s, including Made in Japan, widely regarded as one of the greatest live albums of all time.

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Testament frontman Chuck Billy has spoken about his upcoming memoir, Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy, due Nov. 10, 2026 via Permuted Press, in a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago’s Rebel Radio — including the emotional experience of receiving the foreword from Judas Priest singer Rob Halford.

When asked how he secured Halford and Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe to write the foreword and afterword, respectively, Billy said (as transcribed by Blabbermouth): “I did. And I had to get up a bunch of nerve to do it, because you wanna ask, but you don’t wanna be rejected. So it takes a minute to kind of get up the nerve to say, ‘Okay, I’m ready for the rejection if he says no.’ So when I wrote Randy, Randy was all in. He’s all, ‘Hell yeah. F*** yeah, man. I’ll do whatever you need.’ And then Rob as well. I finally had the nerve to reach out to Rob, and right away he came back saying, yeah, he’d be honored to do it. And within two days I had it. He wrote it. And it blew me away. It brought me almost to tears, the words he said, so it was awesome.”

Holding My Breath is co-written with Dave Erickson and structured as two interlocking testaments. The Old Testament covers the explosive birth of Bay Area thrash metal, the formation of Testament, rivalries, brotherhood and the chaos of becoming one of the genre’s most powerful voices. The New Testament is a rawer account — Billy at 38, blindsided by a devastating cancer diagnosis, drawing on his Native American and Mexican-American heritage, spiritual healers and visions, and the fierce love of the metal community. At the center is the legendary “Thrash of the Titans” benefit concert in 2001, which rallied old rivals into brothers and helped ignite a genre revival while keeping Billy in the fight.

Billy was diagnosed with germ cell seminoma — a rare type of cancer — roughly a quarter century ago, and has been cancer-free for over two decades following chemotherapy and traditional Native American healing, including the help of spiritual healers. He was declared cancer-free in 2002.

Billy has been honored with a California State Assembly recognition for his positive influence on Native communities, was part of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian exhibition “Up Where We Belong: Native Musicians in Popular Culture,” and won “Best Music Video” at the American Indian Film Festival for “Native Blood.” Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy is available for pre-order at chuckbillybook.com.

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In a new interview with Matty Roberts of the Percussion Discussion podcast, former Motörhead and current Scorpions drummer Mikkey Dee discussed how he keeps his drumming in shape when off the road, and why his nearly six decades of experience have made him a more precise performer than ever.

Dee said (transcribed by Blabbermouth) about staying active between tours: “I do different projects… I play drums when I’m off, yes. But right now, the body, actually, after a long tour with SCORPS, it’s important for your body to rest also — your shoulders, your elbows, your wrists. But I am doing some shows with ‘Mikkey Dee With Friends’; we’re out playing some stuff. And I do session work… And so I try to play as much as I can, but I also need the rest for it.”

He elaborated on how maturity has reshaped his technique: “I think I’m way more mature on my drums. The routine I have, the lack of physical power you compensate with routine and knowledge, if you will. And I compare this to ice hockey as well, because when you were 20, you had so much physical ability, you were skating all over the place like a f***ing moron. And then when you meet the older guys, old pros and stuff, they spend maybe 40% of their energy because they are at the right place at the right time all the time. While we were skating 100% just to make it to these areas and to be right, but they already know that. Why do they do that? Well, because they have the routine and knowledge where to be on the ice. Same as a drummer. I know where to back off today. I know where I can push. I feel so much more secure behind the drums.”

On his reputation for zero-mistakes performances, Dee recalled what he told his new bandmates when he joined the Scorpions: “I told the Scorpions boys, I said, when I joined them [a decade ago], I said, ‘I don’t do f***-ups.’ And they were laughing, and I said, ‘No, no, I’m serious. I never f*** up.’ ‘Yeah, yeah, Mikkey. We understand. It’s okay. It’s no problem. Everyone f***s up.’ I said, ‘I don’t,’ because I don’t. I don’t f*** up. I do my homework, and I know by the time I sit behind the drum kit, I don’t f*** up. And that’s because of routine. You know how to prepare yourself. You do your homework in the right way.”

Dee also addressed the physical side of longevity at the drum kit: “You don’t have to have the same energy when you are 15, 20, 25 years old anymore. I hit the drums with a different approach. You don’t need that much muscle and energy. You have a different snap in a way. So, it compensates. And I try to stay fit, and I stay the f*** away from drugs, and I drink only beer. And so my hair keeps growing, and that’s about it. And I play a lot of hockey when I can, and I do sports and try to live a decent life. And keeping up on my drums. And that’s all I have to do, really, to stay on the level that I wanna be.”

Earlier this year, Dee announced more than a dozen European shows for 2026 on which he will perform Motörhead classics alongside The Drippers members Viktor Skatt (bass/vocals) and Stig William Rickard (guitar).

A Swede of Greek descent, Dee rose to prominence with King Diamond in the mid-1980s, recording the albums Fatal Portrait (1986), Abigail (1987) and Them before serving as a session drummer on Conspiracy (1989). He then joined Don Dokken for Up From the Ashes (1990), with the videos for “Stay” and “Mirror Mirror” receiving airplay on MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball, and briefly filled in with World War Three. Having been courted by Lemmy Kilmister since 1985, Dee accepted the invitation in 1992, replacing Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor as Motörhead’s drummer; his first show with the band was Aug. 30, 1992, at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Following Lemmy’s death and Motörhead’s dissolution, Dee joined the Scorpions in 2016. His only studio album with them to date is Rock Believer (2022).

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Rush kicked off their first tour in 11 years Sunday night (June 7) in Los Angeles, opening a four-night stand at the Kia Forum — the same venue that hosted the band’s final concert with the late drummer Neil Peart in August 2015. The show launched the “Fifty Something” tour, Rush’s first with new drummer Anika Nilles and new keyboardist Loren Gold.

The tour reunites classic members Geddy Lee (vocals, bass) and Alex Lifeson (guitar) with Nilles, a German drummer who toured with the late Jeff Beck in 2022, and Gold, best known as a touring member of The Who and Chicago. The band plays two sets per night, drawing from a pool of around 40 Rush classics, with each show conceived as a celebration of Peart’s life and legacy.

Setlist – Set 1:

(Tape) Where’s Rush?
1.- Xanadu (First time as show opener)
2.- Limelight (First time since 2013)
3.- Far Cry (with touring band introductions)
4.- Subdivisions
5.- Freewill (First time since 2011)
(Tape) Neil Peart Tribute Collage 1
6.- Bravado (First time since 2013, dedicated to Neil Peart)
7.- Caravan (First time since 2013)
8.- La Villa Strangiato (First time since 2011)
9.- Vital Signs (First time since 2011)
10.- The Spirit Of Radio

Setlist – Set 2:

(Tape) Countdown
11.- 2112 Part I: Overture
12.- 2112 Part II: The Temples of Syrinx
13.- 2112 Part VII: Grand Finale
14.- Distant Early Warning
15.- Red Barchetta
16.- Dreamline (First time since 2013)
(Tape) “Bird-dy Lee” Sketch
17.- Natural Science
(Tape) Neil Peart Tribute Collage 2
18.- Time Stand Still (with Aimee Mann; first time since 2011)
19.- Red Sector A (First time since 2013)
20.- YYZ
21.- The Garden (First time since 2013)
(Tape) “South Park” Intro
22.- Tom Sawyer

Encore:

23.- By-Tor & the Snow Dog (First time since 2004)
24.- Working Man
(Tape) Neil Peart Tribute

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Legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice has doubled down on his long-standing claim that Metallica was the first true heavy metal band, in a new interview with Poland’s MetalSide.

Appice said (transcribed by Blabbermouth): “I consider heavy metal starting with Metallica. Before all that, it was hard rock. The crunchy guitars, the buzztone guitar, and the double bass following the guitar, that’s what started heavy metal. Everything else before that — Mötley Crüe and Van Halen, Blue Murder — everything’s hard rock. Heavy hard rock. But metal comes from the guitar for me.”

Appice first publicly made the claim in a 2020 interview with Pete Pardo of Sea of Tranquility, in the context of how grunge devastated hard rock’s commercial standing in the early ’90s. “Those days, nobody would touch us, because we were all dinosaurs,” he said at the time. “All the NIRVANAs and stuff — grunge was in, [and] nobody wanted to touch us, all the bands. Ted Nugent, DIO… I was playing with Edgar Winter in ’91, ’92, while doing Mother’s Army, and I was playing clubs with Edgar Winter — like 500-seat clubs. Dio was playing the same clubs with my brother [Vinny Appice on drums]. Everybody was [experiencing a drop in popularity]. Black Sabbath wasn’t happening. Ozzy [Osbourne] really wasn’t happening. Nobody was happening except Nirvana and Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, and all those guys.”

When asked to reconcile Metallica’s resilience through that same era, Appice drew a hard distinction: “Metallica was not like all these other bands. Metallica, I consider the band that really created what you’d call heavy metal. All these other bands — Mötley Crüe, Blue Murder… It’s hard rock — that’s not heavy metal. That Metallica sound, that sounds like scratching guitars, that, to me, is what heavy metal is, which turned into death metal and speed metal, and every other metal. But Ozzy’s first album was hard rock. Mötley Crüe was hard rock. Whitesnake — it’s hard rock. King Kobra was hard rock. It was all hard rock. Blue Murder, they detuned a little bit, and it was heavy, but it wasn’t what I consider heavy metal. Heavy metal was that really scratchy guitar sound.”

Appice is the original drummer of Vanilla Fudge, with whom he still records and performs today, and is a founding member of Cactus and Beck, Bogert & Appice. He has also held stints in the bands of Ozzy Osbourne and Rod Stewart, co-writing the latter’s No. 1 hit “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” Rolling Stone ranked him the 28th greatest drummer of all time. His autobiography, “Stick It!: My Life of Sex, Drums, and Rock ‘N’ Roll”, was published in May 2016 by Chicago Review Press.

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On the latest episode of The Osbournes podcast, Sharon and Jack Osbourne addressed the controversy surrounding the recently announced Ozzy Osbourne A.I. avatar, which will enable fans to hold conversations with a digital version of the late Black Sabbath frontman through a partnership between the Osbourne family, digital human technology company Hyperreal, and Proto Hologram. The avatar will enable the digital Ozzy to have conversations with fans and move, speak, and respond as he would.

Addressing critics of the project, Jack said (transcribed by Blabbermouth): “What we’re doing — this isn’t, and I’ve said it, this isn’t ChatGPT with dad’s face on it. It’s a closed A.I., so it’s not connected to the Internet. We built a database, and I cannot emphasize enough that this is the only information that either my dad said or was accurate, or was written accurately about him.”

Sharon pushed back on cash-grab accusations: “Why go on a jet when there’s a propeller? What are you doing? Well, you know what? Technology moves on, and I’m sorry for those people. I’m not asking you to come. I don’t want your f***ing money. I don’t need your f***ing money… And the thing is, for somebody to turn around to me and say I’m doing a cash grab — no, you don’t know my husband, okay? I know my husband, and my husband would say to me over and over, ‘After I go, how long do you think I’ll be remembered? How long do you think?’ And I’d go, ‘I just don’t know, ’cause I’ll probably be going with you, so don’t ask me.’ But the thing was, for 10 years we have been exploring it… And we’re moving with the times… I’m not gonna let anyone bastardize my husband.”

Jack emphasized the family’s desire for full ownership and control: “The most important thing for me is that when we create this digital imprint of Dad, we create it, we own it, we control it. And it’s something that…” “…we’ll pass on through our family,” Sharon added. “And it’s for our grandkids.”

Jack acknowledged the commercial dimension plainly while clarifying what the technology actually is: “And at the end of the day, if keeping Dad alive and accessible to a fan is a cash grab, then f***ing guilty as charged because at the end of the day, entertainment and the industry that we’re in, none of this is for f***ing charity… But the technology that we are utilizing, it is not Claude or ChatGPT, which you can ask any question about anything. It’s a closed A.I. module that is not connected to the Internet.”

On fears the A.I. could become uncontrollable, Jack was dismissive: “Someone said, ‘Oh, it’s dangerous. You can’t control it.’ And I was, like, ‘What the f*** do you think this is, Terminator? It’s gonna go sentient and next thing you know Ozzy’s gonna launch the nukes?’ But I think, for me, it’s not about pretending he’s still alive. For me, it’s about making sure he’s never forgotten.”

Jack and Sharon also compared the project to widely accepted forms of legacy preservation — from audiobooks to centuries-old books still in print — and pointed to the Michael Jackson biopic, which has earned nearly a billion dollars, as evidence that fans actively seek immersive engagement with deceased icons. “Either we’re gonna do it, or someone else is in 50, 20 years, whatever,” Jack said. “This will become the norm for every well-known person. Just like when people started creating f***ing websites for their bands.” Sharon cited ABBA’s concurrent hologram run in London as further precedent: “And they’re not even f***ing dead.”

Digital Ozzy will appear in Proto Luma units — life-size, patented holoportation devices featuring an 86-inch multi-touch volumetric display, 4K resolution, high-fidelity speakers, and spatial computing/conversational A.I. capabilities — in the U.K. and U.S. beginning late summer 2026.

“Every element of this avatar was built exclusively from authenticated, approved source material: curated, consented, and controlled by the people who love him most,” Hyperreal CEO Remington Scott said in a statement. “This is a living performance, not a rendering.” “It’s an honor to be trusted to bring one of the true gods of rock back to the world to continue to connect with fans,” added David Nussbaum, founder of Proto Hologram. Hyperreal previously created an A.I.-powered avatar of the late Stan Lee for the 2025 Los Angeles Comic Con, where visitors paid $15 to speak with the holographic figure.

Ozzy died July 22, 2025, of a heart attack at age 76; his death certificate also listed coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease. His final performance was at the “Back to the Beginning” charity concert in Birmingham, U.K., alongside the original Black Sabbath lineup of guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward.

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Violet Breed has returned with their fifth single, “Sing”, a new rock anthem written by Alex Gonzato and Brian Wheat that combines alternative rock influences with classic rock foundations while pushing the band’s sound in a heavier direction.

Released alongside an official lyric video, “Sing” delivers a mix of soaring guitars, powerful rhythms, and layered vocal melodies. The track leans into an energetic and rebellious style while maintaining the melodic approach that has helped the band gain momentum over the past several releases.

Built around a chant-like chorus and an uplifting message, “Sing” encourages listeners to use their voices, stand up for themselves and those around them, and break free from the limitations of everyday routines. At its core, the song promotes resilience and hope through a high-energy rock framework.

Production and engineering duties were handled by bassist and founding member Brian Wheat, whose work behind the console helps bring out the raw emotion of lead vocalist AleX while giving the song a polished but authentic sound.

With “Sing”, Violet Breed continue to establish themselves within the modern alternative rock landscape. The track highlights a band willing to expand its creative range while staying committed to strong melodies and emotionally driven songwriting.

The new release follows a series of successful singles that have helped build the band’s profile. “Awake” reached No. 14 on the SMR Charts and No. 28 on the Mediabase Activator chart. “10 Years Sober” climbed to No. 24 on SMR and No. 36 on Mediabase Activator. “Endless Days” reached No. 18 on the SMR Charts and No. 37 on Mediabase Activator, while “Stay Away” hit No. 14 on the SMR Charts and No. 38 on Mediabase Activator, generating a total audience of 180,000 listeners.

Both “Awake” and “Endless Days” also received exposure through Joe Elliott‘s radio shows on SiriusXM and Planet Rock. Collectively, the band’s first four music videos have accumulated more than 960,000 views.

Violet Breed brings together the experience of Brian Wheat and the fresh perspective of AleX. Over the last five years, the duo has worked on a debut album inspired by personal experiences, aiming to create material that connects with listeners across different generations.

The upcoming record showcases the musical chemistry between the pair, combining rock and pop influences with honest songwriting and emotional performances. Fans familiar with Tesla and AleX‘s previous work will likely find plenty to appreciate in the new material.

Drawing from different generations of musical influences, Brian Wheat and AleX have incorporated elements inspired by artists such as The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Queen, and My Chemical Romance. Those influences help shape the band’s sound while allowing them to develop an identity of their own.

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Canadian rock veterans Theory Of A Deadman have announced the release of their new EP, Part 1: Funeral Songs, which is scheduled to arrive on September 4, 2026 through ONErpm.

The EP follows the momentum of the band’s recent single “Barricade” and signals the beginning of a new phase for the group. Featuring Tyler Connolly, Dave Brenner, Dean Back, and Joe Dandeneau, the release continues the band’s blend of hard-hitting riffs, memorable hooks, and straightforward songwriting while introducing a fresh sense of focus.

Alongside the announcement, Theory Of A Deadman has released a new track, “Winnebago (Lay Low)”, accompanied by an official music video.

Discussing the song, frontman Tyler Connolly said: “‘Winnebago (Lay Low)’ is the epitome of the anti bar song. The F around and find out sing-along. As I get older I realize that it really is better to just stay home. This song is among other anthems we recorded for our upcoming EP ‘Funeral Songs’ which is a Prt 1 of 2, and after all these years we’ve finally been able to focus on less songs and release more often like small batches of fine Kentucky Bourbon.”

Over the years, Theory Of A Deadman have established themselves as one of modern rock’s most consistent acts, combining sharp-edged lyrics with radio-ready choruses and a catalog of successful releases. The band has amassed multiple platinum and gold certifications while maintaining a strong presence on rock radio and the live circuit.

Among their best-known tracks are “Santa Monica”, the gold-certified “All Or Nothing”, platinum-selling singles “Hate My Life” and “Bitch Came Back”, and the double-platinum hit “Not Meant To Be”. Their success on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart includes twelve Top 10 entries and four chart-toppers: “Bad Girlfriend”, “Lowlife”, “History Of Violence”, and “Rx (Medicate)”. The latter became the band’s biggest commercial success and earned a nomination for Rock Song of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

The band will also spend much of the second half of 2026 on the road. Theory Of A Deadman recently announced “The Dead / Seven Tour” with fellow hard rock and metal veterans Sevendust. The tour launches on August 7 in Duluth, Minnesota, and wraps up on September 29 in Bozeman, Montana. Scheduled stops include Fargo, North Dakota, Detroit, Michigan, Atlanta, Georgia, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Riverside, California, among other cities across North America.

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FIFA and The Rolling Stones have unveiled a new partnership tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing together two globally recognized names from the worlds of sport and music.

As part of the collaboration, three limited-edition FIFA World Cup 2026 vinyl covers will be created for The Rolling Stones‘ upcoming album Foreign Tongues, which arrives through Capitol Records on July 10. The partnership also includes a special remix of the band’s new track, “In The Stars”, which will appear on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album. A collection of themed clothing and headwear is also scheduled for release.

“The FIFA World Cup is the biggest show on earth, uniting billions of people through football, culture and shared celebration,” said FIFA chief business officer Romy Gai. “We are delighted to welcome The Rolling Stones into this unique global moment, adding the energy, emotion and unmistakable identity of one of music’s most iconic bands to the tournament experience. This collaboration celebrates the powerful connection between football and music, and the unforgettable experiences they create for fans around the world.”

The exclusive vinyl editions combine classic The Rolling Stones imagery with FIFA World Cup 2026 design elements. Produced in limited numbers, the releases are intended as collectible items marking the band’s involvement in the tournament.

The project is part of FIFA‘s wider partnership with Universal Music Group, aimed at strengthening the relationship between football and music through the FIFA Sound initiative.

Foreign Tongues follows the success of Hackney Diamonds, the Grammy-winning album that topped charts worldwide and achieved multi-platinum status following its release less than three years ago.

The record features performances from Jagger, Richards, and Wood, alongside longtime collaborators Darryl Jones, Matt Clifford, and Steve Jordan. It also includes a special appearance by late drummer Charlie Watts, drawn from one of his final recording sessions before his passing in 2021.

Additional guest musicians appearing on the album include Steve Winwood, Paul McCartney of The Beatles, Robert Smith of The Cure, and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Upon release, Foreign Tongues will be available across numerous formats, including CD, deluxe CD editions, cassette, multiple vinyl variants, retailer-exclusive editions, box sets, and standalone CD and vinyl editions of “In The Stars”.

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Deep Purple have today (June 5) released their new single “Diablo,” the latest taste from Splat!—their new studio album, out July 3 on earMUSIC. The new track features a very special guest: global superstar and Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter Keith Urban on second guitar.

“Diablo” follows “Arrogant Boy” (the album’s first single) and opens the door to one of Deep Purple’s surreal new story worlds: the most dangerous place on earth, where a heroine crosses a river, jumps into a fighting pit, celebrates with a bucket of wine, falls into the glitter pool and somehow makes it back home with a tale to tell. “Diablo” is a classic Deep Purple rocker—
the kind of hard rock track that lives from the riff, the groove, and the band chemistry captured in the studio.

The official music video for “Diablo” is a live performance piece that will premiere via earMUSIC’s YouTube channel on Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 PM ET, 11:00 AM PT. Fans joining the premiere will also be able to chat with Deep Purple’s Roger Glover.

“It is all about taking chances,” Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan says of “Diablo.” “Just for once in your life, do something exciting, step out of the mold, take that curious bend in the road instead of sticking to the highway and do something that will, for the rest of your life, either guide or warn you.”

Splat! has already received enthusiastic first fan and media reactions, with early press praising the album’s Deep Purple spirit. Uncut calls Splat! “distilled, high-octane Purple at its finest,” while Classic Rock praises the album for delivering “everything that makes Deep Purple one of the greatest acts in hard rock.”

Deep Purple are gearing up for a major run of European summer dates, starting next week in Finland, followed by shows in Norway, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Italy before the Splat! World Tour heads to North America. The upcoming touring schedule includes 86 shows across 28 countries. Tickets are available via Deep Purple’s official website.

Splat! will be released on July 3 on earMUSIC and is available for pre-order in multiple formats including CD, vinyl, and limited editions. Further exclusive fan items are only available on the official Splat! shop.

Splat! will be available July 3 in multiple formats:

• Limited Box Set, containing: 2LP Gatefold (180g). 12-page vinyl-sized booklet. CD Digisleeve. 3 exclusive 10-inch vinyl records featuring live recordings from the DEEP PURPLE Tour 2024. Exclusive 7-inch single featuring the bonus track “GUINNESIS” (not included on the studio album and available exclusively in the box set!)
• CD (Digisleeve)
• 2LP Gatefold (black, 180g) + 12-page vinyl-sized booklet
• Limited Purple 2LP Gatefold (180g) + 12-page vinyl-sized booklet
• Limited Transparent Yellow 2LP (180g) + 12-page vinyl-sized booklet

All LP editions include a rich 12-page LP-sized booklet with illustrations and all song lyrics – available exclusively with the first pressing.

Further exclusive items are available via the official artist store, including:

• Limited 2LP Picture Disc + 12-page vinyl-sized booklet
• Limited Cassette
• A strictly limited canvas signed by all band members and limited to just 199 copies worldwide
• Additional apparel and merchandise items

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