The members of Deep Purple are giving fans a preview of their upcoming album, “SPLAT!” in the form of a new single, the hard rocking “Diablo.” What’s extra cool is that this song features country star Keith Urban playing guitar.
“It is all about taking chances,” frontman Ian Gillan said in a statement about the meaning behind the song. “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.”
“Diablo” is available to stream now at all the usual digital outlets. The band also just released a live performance video of the song on YouTube, and Roger Glover of the band spoke with fans during the premiere.
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“SPLAT!” is set for release on July 3. The album’s description says that it surrounds the idea of the end of humanity being a transformation more than total destruction, but if that sounds depressing, the band urges that it’s “not in any crude apocalyptic sense but as a metamorphosis beyond physical existence.”
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Deep Purple are also slated to set off on a tour of Europe on June 11 starting in Finland. They hit the states for a North American run starting Aug. 4 in Raleigh, North Carolina. View their full tour roster at their official website.
It’s always exciting to see genres cross. With that in mind, Deep Purple and Keith Urban should get props for bringing metal and country music together.
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