[Heeplist] Outsider - for those not on FB

Wed Apr 23 12:07:46 EDT 2014

Looking forward to the new album - *'OUTSIDER'*.

I like the *Swirling Keyboards*, from original maestro *Ken Hensley*, and
currently *Phil Lanzon*, as well!

:)

On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 5:44 AM, Bob Winward <uriahheep at comcast.net> wrote:

> I am trying to think (that may be bad in itself lol) about if this will be
> a
> different sound than ITW.  I felt ITW was a hard rock album.  I do ask the
> handful of lucky folk that were able to see Heep in March, did the 2 new
> songs have similar feel to the ITW collection or did it feel like a new
> direction?  Just curious and "impatiently waiting" until June 10
>
>
> On 4/22/14 6:13 PM, "Richard Pascoe" <r.pascoe at telia.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > Heepsters - as many are not on FB here an "official" update...hope it
> > goes through to all Gmail users as well...!!
> >
> >
> >
> > Uriah Heep returns with powerful new release: Outsider
> >
> > Uriah Heep, one of the pivotal hard rock groups to emerge from England
> > in the late 1960s returns with Outsider, its 24th studio album, and the
> > first since 2011's critically acclaimed Into the Wild album. Outsider
> > will be released on June 6th in Europe, June 9th in the UK and June 10th
> > in North America on Frontiers Records.
> >
> > "We are very proud of our history" says founder/guitarist Mick Box, "but
> > it is equally important to keep producing new material. This new album,
> > Outsider, is very much a rock album in true 'Heep' style. It shows that
> > we still have the same passion and energy for our music that we have
> > always had."
> >
> > From the opening chords of the album's hard driving rocker, "Speed of
> > Sound", to the more introspective closer, "Say Goodbye", Outsider proves
> > that Uriah Heep has remained a musical powerhouse, and one that can
> > effectively balance its legendary sound with a distinctly contemporary
> > approach. The record, which was produced by Mike Paxman (Asia, Status
> > Quo), also introduces bassist Dave Rimmer, who joined the band
> > last summer after the untimely death of long time member, Trevor Bolder.
> >
> > Says Box of his late friend, Bolder: "We lost a world class bass player,
> > singer, songwriter and friend. While Trevor was ill, he wanted us to
> > continue working, so we used a bass player called Dave Rimmer, who
> > Trevor approved of. It was only natural that Dave carried on with the
> > band."
> >
> > After major tours of Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and South America, upon
> > the release of Outsider, Uriah Heep will launch a world tour that will
> > take in many continents as the band promotes the new album to an eager
> > international audience.
> >
> > Formed in London in 1969 by guitarist Mick Box and late singer David
> > Byron as "Spice", the group evolved into Uriah Heep (the name was taken
> > from a character in Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield) when they
> > began conceptualizing the first record. The album Very 'eavy, Very
> > 'umble, launched the band's distinct sound in 1970, one that was built
> > around layered harmony vocals, swirling keyboards, and heavy guitar
> > riffs. Current lead singer Bernie Shaw and keyboardist Phil Lanzon have
> > been ever present since the mid 1980s, and drummer Russell Gilbrook
> > joined Uriah Heep in 2007.
> >
> > The band's repertoire features hits over five decades from the 70s
> > through to the present day including tracks such as; "Gypsy", " Easy
> > Livin'", "July Morning", "Look At Yourself", "Stealin'" and "Lady in
> > Black", which went to #1 in Germany on three different occasions, and
> > once stayed at #1 for 6 months. They have gone on to sell 40 million
> > records, and have toured globally for 5 decades, visiting no less than
> > 56 countries, headlining numerous festivals and arena tours, including
> > being the first western rock band to play Russia, in 1987. Founder Mick
> > Box has remained throughout.
> >
> > Track listing for Outsider:
> > Speed Of Sound, One Minute, The Law, The Outsider, Rock The Foundation,
> > Is Anybody Gonna Help Me?, Looking At You, Can't Take That Away, Jessie,
> > Kiss The Rainbow, Say Goodbye
> >
> > Preorder URIAH HEEP- The Outsider at:
> > http://www.smarturl.it/heepoutsideramazon
> > For all things URIAH HEEP, please visit: www.uriah-heep.com
> > Follow URIAH HEEP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/uriahheepofficial
> >
> > URIAH HEEP is:
> > Mick Box: Guitars, Vocals
> > Phil Lanzon: Keyboards, Vocals
> > Bernie Shaw: Lead Vocals
> > Russell Gilbrook: Drums, Vocals
> > Dave Rimmer: Bass, Vocals
> >
> > Confirmed Tour Dates:
> >
> > JUNE
> > 05.06.14 Solvesborg Sweden Rock - Sweden
> > 07.06.14 Espoo Kivenlahtirock Festival - Finland
> > 08.06.14 Kauhava Hotel Kauhava - Finland
> > 09.06.14 Pori Promenade-Keskus - Finland
> > 10.06.14 Salo Teatteri Provinssi - Finland
> > 11.06.14 Lahti Sibeliustalo - Finland
> > 13.06.14 Alta Alta Soul and Blues - Norway
> > 14.06.14 Haminkeln Thunderbike fest - Germany
> >
> > JULY
> > 10.07.14 Sierre Sierre Blues Festival - Switzerland
> > 25.07.14 Nova Gorica Rock Batuje - Slovenia
> > 30.07.14 Lauchheim Schloss Kapfenburg - Germany
> >
> > AUGUST
> > 01.08.14 Graz Seerock Festival - Austria
> > 06.08.14 Schaffhausen Stars In Town - Switzerland
> > 30.08.14 Stadtallendorf SUMMER-ROCK open air - Germany
> >
> >
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