A press release for the album promises that the track will be “a taster for the full 13 tracks of pioneering and rip-roaring rock 'n' roll”.
It adds: “The enigmatic title ‘=1’ symbolises the idea that in a world growing ever more complex, everything eventually simplifies down to a single, unified essence. Everything equals one.
“Its full meaning will be revealed in the coming weeks, with the artwork also playing its part. Fans have already been speculating after mysterious equations and depictions of multiverses appeared in London, Paris, and Berlin in recent days.”
The legendary rock band will bring their ' ONE MORE TIME TOUR' to Birmingham, London, Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, with support from indie rockers Reef.
The seminal group - best known for rock staples ‘Hush’, ‘Black Night’, ‘Speed King’ ‘Fireball’ and ‘Smoke On The Water’ - released their 22nd studio album, 'Turning to Crime', in 2021, composed entirely of covers, it marked the last record to feature guitarist Steve Morse before he left the band in July 2022.
Ian Gillan and co's 21st studio LP, 'Whoosh!', reached number four on the Official UK Albums Chart.
The band - which has sold more than 100 million records worldwide - was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 and has been hugely influential in the shaping of rock and metal.
The O2 Priority + Three venue presales take place on March 20 at 10am, followed by the AEG Presents / Ticket Agent / Venue presales on March 21 at the same time.
General sale tickets go on sale on March 22 via www.aegp.uk/DeepPurple24.
=1 MORE TIME TOUR' UK dates:
NOVEMBER 2024
Mon 4: Birmingham, Resorts World Arena
Wed 6: London, The O2
Thurs 7: Leeds, First Direct Arena
Sat 9: Manchester, AO Arena
Sun 10: Glasgow, OVO Hydro
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GB - Cambridge, Cambridge Corn Exchange
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GB - Glasgow, O2 Academy Glasgow
