The Pagemeister Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Universal Music has announced the release of a new studio album from British rock legends URIAH HEEP in June 2008. "Wake The Sleeper" will be URIAH HEEP's first studio album in almost ten years (the first since 1998's "Sonic Origami") and is set to herald an exciting new phase for the band. The album sees URIAH HEEP back to their very best and is set to become a future classic — sure to please their dedicated worldwide fan base and fans of progressive rock in general. Recorded in 2007 the album was produced by Mike Paxman (STATUS QUO, JUDIE TZUKE). In the words of Mick Box, "We are delighted to be reunited with a major label in Universal music. 'Wake The Sleeper' is an album we are incredibly proud of, and one that we hope the fans will see as one of URIAH HEEP's best. We can't wait to get back out on the road to showcase the new songs." The live arena has been vital to the longevity of URIAH HEEP. So in addition to album sales of over 30 million worldwide the band have toured in 52 countries and established themselves as consummate live performers. The band has a series of impressive firsts including being the first British rock band to play Russia in December 1987. This is the band's first album without their long-standing and original drummer Lee Kerslake who sadly had to leave the band due to ill health in January 2007. Filling the drum stool for the very first time is the hugely well-respected Russell Gilbrook (Tony Iommi, Van Morrison, John Farnham and Lonnie Donnegan). Current band lineup is: Mick Box - Guitar, Vocals Trevor Bolder - Bass, Vocals Phil Lanzon - Keyboards, Vocals Bernie Shaw - Lead Vocals Russell Gilbrook - Drums, Vocals "Wake The Sleeper" track listing: 01. Wake The Sleeper 02. Overload 03. Tears Of the World 04. Light Of A Thousand Stars 05. Heavens Rain 06. Book Of Lies 07. What Kind Of God 08. Ghost Of The Ocean 09. Angels Walk With You 10. Shadow 11. War Child URIAH HEEP's progressive heavy metal made the British band one of the most popular hard rock groups of the early '70s. Formed by guitarist Mick Box and vocalist David Byron in the late '60s, URIAH HEEP released their debut album "Very 'eavy... Very 'umble" in 1970. Since then the band have released 20 studio albums and played to millions of fans across the globe. URIAH HEEP remain one of British rock's most consistent and long-standing acts, with album sales of over 30 million worldwide. "Wake The Sleeper" will be URIAH HEEP's 21st studio album. "Wake The Sleeper" will also be released on vinyl as a 12" limited edition in a stunning gatefold sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Oh no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledsabbath Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Oh no ???????? Anyhoo, I love Uriah Heep, they are one of my favourite bands. That's great news, a new Heep album this year. That makes my day. Thanks "heeps" for posting. *Feel free to roll your eyes around at that pun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Good God are they still going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 One of my fave British bands!! I'm glad they're still around just to show that bands like Linkin' Park and all that garbage had better go back to School of Rock, hehehehehheheeh My fave album by UH: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledsabbath Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 One of my fave British bands!! I'm glad they're still around just to show that bands like Linkin' Park and all that garbage had better go back to School of Rock, hehehehehheheeh My fave album by UH: Agreed. Not to mention crap "rock" like 'Fall Out Boy'. My favourite Heep albums are The Magician's Birthday and Demons and Wizards. Absolute classic albums. Look at Yourself is another favourite. Did you see that Simpson's sketch, where there is this junkyard type stall on a beach, run by some dude presumably called Uriah, that is called, "Uriah's Heap?" Ha ha. And then Mr Burns buys something off him, and then says, "shine on you crazy diamond", (Pink Floyd). Ha ha ha. And Uriah says to Mr Burns as he walks away, "you gotta contemporise man". Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwizard03 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Uriah Heep 1974 New Orleans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwizard03 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Uriah Heep and Krokus Baton Rouge LA 1982 .Thats all the Heep Shows for me.If they play near me i will get a third show though.Great Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roisin Dubh Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Agreed. Not to mention crap "rock" like 'Fall Out Boy'. My favourite Heep albums are The Magician's Birthday and Demons and Wizards. Absolute classic albums. Look at Yourself is another favourite. Did you see that Simpson's sketch, where there is this junkyard type stall on a beach, run by some dude presumably called Uriah, that is called, "Uriah's Heap?" Ha ha. And then Mr Burns buys something off him, and then says, "shine on you crazy diamond", (Pink Floyd). Ha ha ha. And Uriah says to Mr Burns as he walks away, "you gotta contemporise man". Lol. I was on the Git list when they appeared in Bristol a few years ago on the 'Pheonix' Tour, always like their Music since my younger days........ 'Easy Livin'........ here come the stairs of the 'Bierkeller'........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 This show was Decemberish 1972. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 This show was Decemberish 1972. Google search provided the date(s). December 15 and 16, 1972. My buddies were into Heep and I just kinda tagged along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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