Rock legends Deep Purple have officially announced their new studio album, SPLAT!, set for release on 3rd July 2026 via earMUSIC. Working once again with veteran producer Bob Ezrin, the band has crafted what is being described as their heaviest album in years, recorded with the full line-up playing together in the studio to capture their classic energy.
Frontman Ian Gillan has hinted at a “very ‘now’” version of the band that remains compatible with the spirit of their early seventies heyday. Conceptually, the album explores the end of humanity as a metamorphosis rather than a grim apocalypse. Fans can expect a massive 13-track record, featuring titles like “Arrogant Boy”, “The Lunatic”, and “My New Movie”.
The release will be available in multiple formats, including a limited box set featuring exclusive live recordings from their 2024 tour and a bonus 7-inch single, “GUINNESIS”. To support the launch, the band is continuing an extensive world tour throughout 2026. We last caught them at the OVO Hydro, and the new material promises to be a treat for the live stage.
UK fans can catch the band at the following dates this November:
- 18th Nov – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
- 19th Nov – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
- 21st Nov – Birmingham, BP Pulse Arena
- 22nd Nov – Manchester, AO Arena
- 24th Nov – London, Eventim Apollo
- 25th Nov – London, Royal Albert Hall
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