![]() Uriah Heep were part of the early 1970s rock scene, and have been referred to as pioneers of the hard rock, heavy metal and progressive rock genres. Notable former members of the band are vocalists David Byron, John Lawton, John Sloman and Peter Goalby, bassists Gary Thain, Trevor Bolder, John Wetton, Bob Daisley, Paul Newton, and John Jowitt, drummers Nigel Olsson, Iain Clark, Lee Kerslake and Chris Slade, and keyboardists Ken Hensley, Gregg Dechert and John Sinclair. ![]() They have experienced numerous lineup changes throughout their 54-year career, leaving Box as the only remaining original member. Their current lineup consists of guitarist Mick Box, keyboardist Phil Lanzon, lead vocalist Bernie Shaw, drummer Russell Gilbrook, and bassist Dave Rimmer. Instagram: instagram.Uriah Heep are an English rock band formed in London in 1969. ![]() Mixed by Jay Ruston at TRS West, Sherman Oaks, California “Heroes of the rock Olympus! Not only one thumb up for the album but two thumbs up”- HardlineĬhaos & Colour is available to pre-order in Black and Coloured Vinyl configurations, as a standard CD Digipak, a Deluxe CD packaged in a hardcover book with Uriah Heep’s Chaos & Colour signature patch and in digital formats. “A lush load of hard rock, tangy, lively riffs, epic organ, powerful grooves and most important hooks like total earworms. A feast for fans!” – Rock Hard Chaos & Colour could have been also named Glory & Gold!” – Metal Hammer “Uriah Heep are on an immaculate, impeccable level of creativity – still after almost 54 years. “It’s incredible how the album songs can sound so fresh and urgent and at the same time so timeless to already be “It sounds exactly as one would hope some of hard rock’s greatest architects to sound, 50 years in: committed, passionate, bursting with ideas and absolutely not interested in stopping any time soon” – Classic Rock In this, their 53rd pioneering year as a band, Chaos & Colour sees Uriah Heep throwing down more life, light and energy than peers 40 years their juniors. ![]() Old fans will be reinvigorated whilst new fans will surely find Chaos & Colour an exceptional discovery. ![]() Produced by Jay Ruston, and engineered by Pieter Rietkerk, Chaos & Colour is a superb album of quality hard rock from the pioneers of the genre who continue to create top class material. Watch/Listen to the recently released “ Save Me Tonight” here.Ĭhaos & Colour is an album which bristles with explosive classic rock guitars, supreme harmonies, and Heep’s famously generous keyboard foundation. “ One Nation, One Sun” is a journey of soaring balladic contemplation, “ Fly Like An Eagle” takes the listener on a journey of meditation, whilst “ Closer To Your Dreams” is a battle cry for all rockers to get out there and do it, with Shaw imploring that “ So many have tried but slipped away/Now it’s time for you to have your say.ĭuring the entire album, Bernie Shaw’s timeless vocals sit expertly beside the band’s phenomenal artistry ( Mick Box – guitar, Phil Lanzon – keyboard, Russell Gilbrook – drums, Dave Rimmer – bass), rounding out exceptional performances throughout. I think the power of music and lyrics are that they do certain things to certain people.” Founding member Mick Box comments: “ Music and lyrics are of paramount importance to me… I used to hate those ‘80s MTV million dollar videos as they created such a visual image that all calls to imagination were lost because you didn’t have to think. ![]()
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