Uriah Heep


***MAJOR 10 DATE DECEMBER UK TOUR FOLLOWS RAVE REVIEWS OF BRAND NEW STUDIO ALBUM ‘INTO THE WILD’***

“With a verve that belies their years, which is evident from the relish with which they steam into the first three songs here, ‘Nail On The Head’, ‘I Can See You’ and ‘Into The Wild’, there is a tremendous sense of craft to it – and to all of the songs. They’re thoughtfully constructed, built for dynamism and played hard. Each is a knowing confection of power chords and booming beats…It’s a wonderfully guilty pleasure to hear this sort of thing done with such obvious joy.”
(Jon Hotten, Classic Rock Magazine, Album of the Month, June 2011.)

“One of an elite handful of bands who helped to define the hard rock and heavy metal roadmap back in the primordial swamp of diffuse musical styles that was the 1970’s, Uriah Heep are to all intents and purposes genuine hard rock royalty. They might not get talked about in quite the same way as the Led Zeppelin’s, AC/DC’s, Deep Purple’s or Black Sabbath’s of this world, but their influence has been just as far reaching, their extensive back catalogue just as compelling. ‘Into The Wild’, (like its predecessor), is steeped in all the classic Heepisms of yore. Swirling Hammond styled keyboards, pumping riffs that give way to soaring solos (Mick Box deserves far more acclaim as a guitarist than he actually gets, let alone as a songwriter!) soulful melodic vocals from Bernie Shaw… you get the picture.” (Dave Cockett, Fireworks Magazine, May / June 2011)

Legendary British Hard Rockers Uriah Heep have confirmed a major ten concert December UK tour, following rave reviews of their 23rd studio album, ‘Into The Wild’, released at the end of April 2011. Dates are:-

December 1st WOLVERHAMPTON Wulfrun Hall
December 2nd HOLMFIRTH Picturedrome
December 3rd BRIGHTON The Brighton Centre
December 5th BRISTOL O2 Academy
December 6th BOURNEMOUTH O2 Academy
December 8th LONDON O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
December 10th OXFORD O2 Academy
December 11th GLASGOW O2 Academy
December 12th NEWCASTLE O2 Academy
December 13th MILTON KEYNES The Stables.

Uriah Heep, who indisputably invented Hard Rock in conjunction with Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, have sold in excess of 30 million albums since their inception in 1969. From their early incarnation as The Gods and Spice, through record breaking tours, gold and platinum selling albums, timeless chart scaling anthems and a fiercely dedicated fan base of worldwide proportions, Uriah Heep can rightly claim to be one of the greatest U.K. progressive heavy rock bands of both the 20th and 21st centuries.

Uriah Heep have been through an incredible number of permutations, with Mick Box, (whose Cheshire cat grin has endured through all the highs and lows that are inevitable for such a lengthy musical career), always at the helm. Ex Bowie/Ziggy band bassist Trevor Bolder joined in 1976, while keyboard player Phil Lanzon and vocalist Bernie Shaw were recruited a quarter of a century ago in 1986. Russell Gilbrook has been Heep’s drummer for 5 years now, when he replaced long standing original drummer Lee Kerslake, who had to leave the band due to ill health.

And now, ‘Into The Wild’, which is packed with twelve brand new, technically brilliant, heavy organ and guitar driven sophisticated melodic hard rock songs, marks a major new chapter in the long and illustrious history of this awesome, seminal, classic hard rock group.

For More Info / Pictures / Interviews, review tickets etc contact Roland Hyams on 020 8677 8466 / 07768 156392.

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October 30th 2011


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Uriah Heep


***BRAND NEW STUDIO ALBUM ‘INTO THE WILD’ RELEASED APRIL 18th ON FRONTIERS RECORDS***

Legendary British Hard Rockers Uriah Heep have signed to Frontiers Records to release their 23rd studio album, ‘Into The Wild’, on April 18th, distributed via Cargo. Produced by Mike Paxman (Status Quo, Asia), ‘Into The Wild’ contains twelve brand new, technically brilliant, heavy organ and guitar driven sophisticated melodic hard rock songs, all packed with the band’s soaring, trademark multi-part harmony vocals.

‘Into The Wild’ was recorded at Liscombe Park Studios in Buckinghamshire, England, and the album cover art work was once again designed by renowned Greek – American artist Ioannis (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, Saga etc). The track listing is; ‘Nail On The Head’ (the first single, for which a video is currently being shot and will be added to the album as a special interactive tool) ‘I Can See You’, ‘Into The Wild’, ‘Money Talk’, ‘I’m Ready’ ‘Trail Of Diamonds’, ‘Southern Star’, ‘Believe’, ‘Lost’, ‘T-Bird Angel’, and ‘Kiss Of Freedom’.

Uriah Heep, who indisputably invented Hard Rock in conjunction with Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, have sold in excess of 30 million albums since their inception in 1969. From their early incarnation as The Gods and Spice, through record breaking tours, gold and platinum selling albums, timeless chart scaling anthems and a fiercely dedicated fan base of worldwide proportions, Uriah Heep can rightly claim to be one of the greatest U.K. progressive heavy rock bands of both the 20th and 21st centuries.

Heep have been through an incredible number of permutations, with Mick Box, (whose Cheshire cat grin has endured through all the highs and lows that are inevitable for such a lengthy musical career), always at the helm. Ex Bowie/Ziggy band bassist Trevor Bolder joined in 1976, while keyboard player Phil Lanzon and vocalist Bernie Shaw were recruited a quarter of a century ago in 1986. Russell Gilbrook has been Heep’s drummer for 5 years now, when he replaced long standing original drummer Lee Kerslake, who had to leave the band due to ill health.

In October 2009 Uriah Heep released their 40th Anniversary ‘Celebration’ album, containing new studio recordings of 12 of their most successful, classic tracks, plus two brand new songs. “What better way to prove to a whole new generation of rock fans that Uriah Heep are still relevant, still capable of delivering outstanding, exciting music and are still worth investigating?” stated Chris Kee in his 9/10 review in Powerplay’s Feb 2010 issue, continuing; “Of course this collection underlines again that Uriah Heep are deserving of great respect for their past achievements but far more importantly it makes it crystal clear that this is a band with a bright future as well as a glorious history. So, a thoroughly enjoyable album that brings together some lively re-recordings with a couple of hints of exciting things to come”.

And now, ‘Into The Wild’, which more than lives up to the expectation of ‘exciting things to come’, marks a major new chapter in the long and illustrious history of this awesome, seminal, classic hard rock group.

Wild – Roland Hyams on 020 8677 8466

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March 11th 2011


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Uriah Heep


***‘Live January 1973’ Deluxe Expanded Edition Released May 31st on Universal Music /
High Voltage Festival Appearance July 25th***

 

Uriah Heep, the multi-million selling British rock band currently celebrating their 40th anniversary, are set to star at London’s High Voltage Festival in Victoria Park on Sunday 25th July, where they will perform the entire ‘Demons And Wizards’ album set.

On May 31st, as part of Universal Music’s on-going Deluxe Edition series, Uriah Heep’s legendary ‘Live – January 73’ album is set to be released as an expanded deluxe packaging edition, with new expert sleeve notes, and a bonus CD containing 12 unreleased US radio show edits and film mixes of tracks used for radio .

Dateline: January 1973. Three years of dogged hard work and steady musical evolution had paid off and Uriah Heep were well on the way to becoming one of the biggest bands in the world. Issued within six heady months of each other the previous year, their most recent two albums – Demons And Wizards and The Magician’s Birthday – had seen the four-fifths British quintet (New Zealander bassist Gary Thain joined English-born vocalist David Byron, guitarist Mick Box, keyboard player/guitarist Ken Hensley and drummer Lee Kerslake) perfecting a colourful sound and achieving a well-deserved international breakthrough.

But there was still one important thing missing. Deep Purple already had Made In Japan, the Rolling Stones had released Ger Yer Ya-Ya’s Out and The Who’s Live At Leeds was already on the way to assuming legendary status. Somebody in the Heep camp (the favourite would have been manager Gerry Bron) realised that five studio records into their own career, Uriah Heep needed their own live concert recording – preferably a top of the range double gatefold job, with all the trimmings.

Live January ’73 was rightly hailed as one of the best live records of the year, and whilst the band were on tour in the States, the album reached #13 in the UK charts and became their third US Gold album.

Easy Liver – Roland Hyams on 020 8677 8466

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7th April 2010


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Uriah Heep


***‘ON THE REBOUND – A VERY ‘EAVY 40TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION’ DOUBLE CD RELEASED MAY 31ST ON UNIVERSAL MUSIC***

The story of Uriah Heep is one that is now within its 40th year and as such, is testament to the band’s talent and tenacity as both recording and touring artists. ‘On The Rebound – A Very ‘Eavy 40th Anniversary Collection’, released on Universal Music on May 31st, honourably and ‘umbly marks Uriah Heep’s 40th anniversary as one of the U.K.’s most prestigious Heavy Rock bands.

Uriah Heep, who indisputably invented Hard Rock in conjunction with Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, have sold more than 30 million albums since their inception.

From their early incarnation as The Gods and Spice, through record breaking tours, gold and platinum selling albums, timeless chart scaling anthems and a fiercely dedicated fan base of worldwide proportions, Uriah Heep can rightly claim to be one of the greatest U.K. progressive heavy rock bands of both the 20th and 21st centuries.

Lead by original lead guitarist Mick Box since 1982, whose Cheshire cat grin has endured throughout all the highs and lows that are inevitable for such a lengthy musical career, Uriah Heep returned in 2008 from a recording hiatus that had lasted ten years with ‘Wake The Sleeper’, a brand new studio album that floored the critics and fans in equal measure, such was the strength of the music on display. The fresh material proved why Uriah Heep have enjoyed such a lengthy career supported by an equally strong and enduring fan base.

From their first full length album release in 1970 (‘Very ‘Eavy, Very ‘Umble’) right through to their storming come-back with ‘Wake The Sleeper’ in 2008, ‘On The Rebound: A Very ‘Eavy 40th Anniversary Collection’ with its homage artwork to that first record, showcases at least one track from every studio album throughout the band’s entire career. Also included in the selection is a bonus track, ‘You Are The Only One’, from the ‘Wake The Sleeper’ sessions, which sees its very first release here.

Compiled in conjunction with band leader Mick Box, as the title suggests, it’s the heavier material that’s been chosen to represent Heep’s grit and determination and as a salute to the sheer beauty that is a well struck power chord.

‘On The Rebound: A Very ‘Eavy 40th Anniversary Collection’ is unique in its content from any other collection that has gone before and its ‘shuffle-ready’ running order can be enjoyed in equal measure, from the die-hard fans to the younger iPod generation who might be discovering Uriah Heep’s music for the very first time.

‘Eavy Man – Roland Hyams on 020 8677 8466

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7th April 2010


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Uriah Heep


***40TH ANNIVERSARY 'CELEBRATION' STUDIO ALBUM RELEASED OCTOBER 26TH, ‘CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR’ LONDON GARAGE GIG NOVEMBER 4TH***

Uriah Heep, the legendary British rock band who have sold more than 30 million albums since their inception 40 years ago, release 'Celebration', containing brand new studio recordings of 12 of their most successful, classic tracks, plus two brilliant new songs, on October 26th on Edel's earMUSIC label, distributed by Absolute via Arvato.

Uriah Heep, who indisputably invented Hard Rock in conjunction with Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, then play live at London's 'Relentless' Garage on November 4th, as part of Classic Rock Magazine's 'Roll Of Honour' Awards show week. Tickets, priced £18.50, are on sale now via all usual outlets.

'Celebration' will be available in 3 different editions; Standard (CD only), Deluxe (with a DVD of Uriah Heep's headline live show, in front of 35,000 fans at 2009's Sweden Rock Festival) and Collector's (with a strictly limited 7” vinyl single, boasting 2 exclusive bonus tracks, signed by the band).

'Celebration' is a fantastic introduction to the very best of Uriah Heep's technically brilliant, heavy organ and guitar driven sophisticated melodic hard rock songs, all packed with the band's soaring, trademark multi-part harmony vocals. Two of the band's best new tracks to emerge for years - 'Only Human' and 'Corridors of Madness' - are included, alongside such classics as 'Easy Living', 'Gypsy', 'Free Me', 'The Wizard' and 'Lady In Black'.

Despite 20 personnel changes and two deaths along the way (!!!), Uriah Heep have maintained a huge worldwide following and released 21 studio albums over their 40 year musical career.

Originally founded by (sadly missed) vocalist David Byron and guitarist Mick Box, Uriah Heep have been through an incredible number of permutations, with Mick Box always at the helm and ex Bowie/Ziggy band bassist Trevor Bolder by his side most of the time. For over 20 years vocalist Bernie Shaw and keyboard player Phil Lanzon have also been playing these classic songs the band have now re-recorded for 'Celebration' live all over the world. Hugely talented new drummer Russell Gilbrook replaced long standing original drummer Lee Kerslake, who had to leave the band due to ill health, 3 years ago.

The DVD of Uriah Heep's headline appearance at Sweden Rock Festival in June 2009 - which also featured performances form the likes of Foreigner, Heaven and Hell, Journey, Motörhead, Twisted Sister and ZZ Top ­ is a testament to band's massive status on the worldwide hard rock stage.

'Celebration' perfectly commemorates Uriah Heep's extraordinary 40 year musical journey, and will appeal to all the band's longstanding fans, as well as all the new young rockers keen to check out this awesome, seminal, classic hard rock group.

Very 'Eavy…Not Very 'Umble­ Roland Hyams on 020 8677 8466 / 8769 6713

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9 September 2009


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