Deep Purple has shared the official music video for the band’s new single, Portable Door. The track is taken from the British hard rock legends’ upcoming album, =1, due on July 19th through earMUSIC. The song marks Deep Purple‘s first material with new guitarist Simon McBride, who stepped in two years ago following Steve Morse‘s departure.
McBride said, “The new album will reflect what the five of us create in the rehearsal room. Many of the songs, like Portable Door, were written in the first sessions and literally came together in 5 or 10 minutes. It all was so easy and natural.”
Frontman Ian Gillan added, “Throughout Deep Purple‘s history, our best songs have always been those that were written in no time at all. We’ve played what felt good and developed songs as we have always done.”
To read all about the band’s forthcoming release, =1, please click here.
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As you can tell by my comments about Motley Crue’s new song, I am open to new material and different directions by classic bands….but what the hell is this?!?!
Aside from the presence of a few members of classic Deep Purple and a few of their trademark sounds – Gillian’s voice, the Jon Lord-ish Hammond G3) – this song has all the makings of a pharmaceutical commercial for some sort of geriatric ailment.
Blackmore knew when to get out!
Meh
I like it, think it has some really good elements and I’m looking forward to the album.