December 26, 2024

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WHITESNAKE RETURN WITH FIRST NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN FOUR YEARS THE PURPLE ALBUM


Rock icons Whitesnake are set to return with their 12th studio album this spring. “The Purple Album” will be released in Europe on May 15th, the UK on May 18th and in North America on May 19th via Frontiers Music SRL.  “The Purple Album” is a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale’s time as the lead singer for Deep Purple’s Mark 3 and Mark 4 studio albums.

The album is currently available for pre-order in various configurations on Amazon: a standard edition (http://amzn.to/1EQjry0), a deluxe edition (http://amzn.to/17Xxc2P) featuring 2 bonus tracks, 4 music videos and a Behind The Scenes featurette on the recording of the album and in a double LP vinyl format. Plans are also underway for a special limited box set edition with memorabilia and merchandise. All details will be announced soon.

“It’s a tribute. A homage. It’s a huge thank you from me to Deep Purple for the opportunity I was given over 40 years ago,” says Coverdale. “As I said to Richie, you guys set me on an incredible journey that continues today and I couldn’t have asked for better teachers. The University of Deep Purple is an extraordinary, amazing school to learn from. We can’t wait to play these songs in concert.”

From the opening notes of the classic track “Burn” to album closer “Stormbringer”, Whitesnake are back and better than ever. Songs like “Lady Double Dealer”, “Soldier of Fortune” and “Sail Away” are given a new energy in the very capable hands of the current Whitesnake line-up featuring David Coverdale on vocals, Reb Beach and Joel Hoekstra on guitars, Michael Devin on bass and Tommy Aldridge on drums.

To watch the Stormbringer video, click here:  http://bit.ly/1MR6auE.

 

The Purple Album – Track Listing:
1)            Burn
2)            You Fool No One (interpolating Itchy Fingers)
3)            Love Child
4)            Sail Away
5)            The Gypsy
6)            Lady Double Dealer
7)            Mistreated
8)            Holy Man
9)            Might Just Take Your Life
10)          You Keep On Moving
11)          Soldier Of Fortune
12)          Lay Down Stay Down
13)          Stormbringer

Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks:
14)          Lady Luck
15)          Comin’ Home

DVD Content:
Lady Double Dealer – Music Video
Sail Away – Mix Music Video
Stormbringer – Music Video
Soldier Of Fortune – Music Video
Purple Album Behind The Scenes
Purple Album EPK

 

 

WHITESNAKE 2015 TOUR DATES

 

DATE

CITY, STATE

VENUE

May 28th

Airway Heights, WA

Northern Quest Casino

May 29th

Tacoma, WA

Emerald Queen Casino

Jun 4th

Las Vegas, NV

The Joint

Jun 5th

Scottsdale, AZ

Talking Stick Pool Amp

Jun 6th

Pala, CA

Pala Casino – Starlight Theater

Jun 9th

Beverly Hills, CA

Saban Theatre

Jun 11th

San Francisco, CA

Regency Ballroom

Jun 17th

Shawnee, OK

Grand Events Center

Jun 19th

Biloxi, MS

Hard Rock

Jun 22nd

Grand Prairie, TX

Verizon Theater

Jun 23rd

San Antonio, TX

Majestic Theater

Jun 25th

El Paso, TX

Socorro Event Center

Jun 27th

Greeley, CO

Greeley Independence Stampede

Jun 30th

Milwaukee, WI

Summerfest

Jul 2nd

Rama, ON

Casino Rama

Jul 3rd

Sterling Heights, MI

Freedom Hill Amphitheatre

Jul 5th

Northfield, OH

Hard Rock

Jul 10th

Mahnomen, MN

Shoot Star Casino

Jul 16th

Oshkosk, WI

Rock USA

Jul 18th

Merrillville, IN

Star Plaza