British progressive/hard rock pioneers Uriah Heep have announced that they will release their 25th studio album, “Chaos & Colour”, on January 27th, 2023 via Silver Lining Music. The record was once again produced by Jay Ruston of Anthrax fame and engineered by Pieter Rietkerk.
In addition to that, the band has released Natalia Jonderko Śmiechowicz-directed music video for the record’s lead single “Save Me Tonight”, to which guitarist Mick Box commented:
“‘Save Me Tonight’ is another powerful melodic rock track which we have chosen to be the first single as well as the opening track of the album. It is made for rock radio and will surely be included on our new setlist in 2023.”
Bassist Dave Rimmer added:
“‘Save Me Tonight’ comes from a place of frustration and helplessness, living through these unprecedented past couple of years but hanging on to this raging hope that we would all meet again. Once again, collaborating with Jeff Scott Soto has been a natural and very creative experience and the perfect platform for me to express these feelings and to carry on the Heep legacy.”
About the album’s title, Box said:
“The album title reflects that we were in chaotic times with being locked down, tours being cancelled, businesses folding, and all the chaos that was thrown into the world. And as far as I could see it, the only color people had was through music. It helped so many people get through those difficult years, using that strength and power which music has, to make those bad times not quite so bad.”
About the Album’s title, Box Said:
“The album title reflects that we were in chaotic times with being locked down, tours being cancelled, businesses folding, and all the chaos that was thrown into the world. And as far as I could see it, the only color people had was through music. It helped so many people get through those difficult years, using that strength and power which music has, to make those bad times not quite so bad.”
The track listing of “Chaos & Colour” is as follows:
- Save Me Tonight
- Silver Sunlight
- Hail The Sunrise
- Age Of Changes*
- Hurricane
- One Nation, One Sun
- Golden Light
- You’ll Never Be Alone
- Fly Like An Eagle
- Freedom To Be Free
- Closer To Your Dreams*
- Save Me Tonight (Demo)**
