WHITESNAKE To Release The Purple Album In May; Artwork, Tracklisting Revealed; “Stormbringer” Video Streaming; Tour Dates Announced
February 25, 2015, 9 years ago
Whitesnake are set to return with their 12th studio album this spring. The Purple Album will be released in Europe on May 15th 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 will be available in various configurations: a standard edition, a deluxe edition featuring two bonus tracks, four 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,” states Coverdale. “As I said to Ritchie, 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 was 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 lineup featuring David Coverdale on vocals, Reb Beach and Joel Hoekstra on guitars, Michael Devin on bass and Tommy Aldridge on drums. A video for the first single “Stormbringer” can be seen below.
The Purple Album tracklisting:
“Burn
“You Fool No One (interpolating Itchy Fingers)
“Love Child
“Sail Away
“The Gypsy
“Lady Double Dealer
“Mistreated
“Holy Man
“Might Just Take Your Life
“You Keep On Moving
“Soldier Of Fortune
“Lay Down Stay Down
“Stormbringer
Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks:
“Lady Luck
“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
“Stormbringer” video:
Whitesnake will hit the road this summer on a headlining world tour. Confirmed dates can be seen below:
May
29 - Tacoma, WA - Emerald Queen Casino
June
5 - Scottsdale, AZ - Talking Stick Pool Amp
6 - Pala, CA - Pala Casino – Starlight Theater
9 - Beverly Hills, CA - Saban Theatre
11 - San Francisco, CA - Regency Ballroom
17 - Shawnee, OK - Grand Events Center
19 - Biloxi, MS - Hard Rock
22 - Grand Prairie, TX - Verizon Theater
23 - San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theater
25 - El Paso, TX - Socorro Event Center
27 - Greeley, CO - Greeley Independence Stampede
30 - Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest
July
3 - Sterling Heights, MI - Freedom Hill Amphitheatre
5 - Northfield, OH - Hard Rock
10 - Mahnomen, MN - Shoot Star Casino
16 - Oshkosk, WI - Rock USA
18 - Merrillville, IN - Star Plaza
More dates will be announced soon.
