Impressive American numbers, but that leaves 36 million records to be sold in the rest of the world, underscoring the fact that Uriah Heep have become, through their relentless dedication to touring, a truly global band, with particular success in Germany, Scandinavia, Japan, Eastern Europe and Russia, where they were the first Western rock band to play live in Moscow in December 1987 to 180,000 people. Across 25 studio albums, along with myriad live releases and compilations, Uriah Heep have managed to sell 40 million records worldwide, four million of those in the US. Success has followed the forging of such an audacious formula. It is for this reason Heep were coined the Beach Boys of Heavy Metal, and their influence is there for all to see in other bands including ‘Queen.’ They were also one of the forerunners of using the Hammond organ along with Micks signature wah wah guitar and this became the template for their sound. Uriah Heep have been responsible for the most elevated and intelligent use of vocals in a heavy metal context amongst the major bands inventing the genre in the 1970s. The band’s live set features the classic tracks from the '70s and is a musical journey from the band's beginnings to the present day.Īlong with Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, Uriah Heep helped invent a decorative and uniquely British form of heavy metal with their debut album, Very ‘Eavy, Very ‘Umble, offered as a self-titled on American shores, but whatever the titling, historically massive in the invention of a music format that would rule the ‘70s and only intensify in the ‘80s. They constantly tour the world, playing up to 125 shows a year to 500,000+ fans. ![]() Very 'umble” and have since sold in excess of 40 million albums worldwide. URIAH HEEP debuted in 1970 with the release of one of hard rock’s milestones, “Very 'eavy. June 28th: Ontario, CA – Citizens Business Bank Arena June 27th: Los Angeles, CA – Microsoft Theater June 19th: Spokane, WA – Northern Quest Casino June 17th: Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Centre ![]() June 13th: Dawson Creek, BC – Encana Events Centre June 5th: Colorado Springs, CO – Broadmoor World Arena ![]() June 4th: Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads * June 1st: Little Rock, AR – Riverfest Ampitheatre May 23rd: Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theater May 22nd: Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theater May 15th: Huntington, NY – Paramount Theater May 14th: Huntington, NY – Paramount Theater May 6th: Nashville, TN-Municipal Auditorium May 4th: Miramar, FL – Village Door Music Hall * May 3rd: Hollywood, FL Seminole Hard Rock Casino JUDAS PRIEST With Special Guests URIAH HEEP This studio offering will be the 25th in their storied career. This tour will have Uriah Heep supporting their latest release, Living the Dream on Frontiers Music Srl. High Calibre, High Octane music coming at you every single night. Both bands with outstanding new albums, considered to be by the fans and the media alike, to be some of their their best work, which just confirms the fact it will be an amazing tour and one not to miss. Live music at its best! See ya there!”įounding member and lead guitarist Mick Box adds, “Judas Priest/Uriah Heep: Nearly 100 years of British Metal and Classic Rock on one stage. NOT a night to miss if you’re a fan of Classic English 70’s Rock! With both bands playing new songs from their new albums plus all the classic favourites, l can’t wait to blow the roof off every arena on the tour! It’s gonna be killer. The BEST of BRITISH METAL and BRITISH ROCK coming to rock you guys from coast to coast. Vocalist Bernie Shaw continues, " Judas Priest and Uriah Heep on stage together again in the USA. The current itinerary can be seen below.ĭave Rimmer comments, “‘Speaking as a life long Rock/Metal fan myself, I am very excited that Judas Priest and Uriah Heep will be joining forces to bring a night of Classic British Rock/Metal across North America this May/June 2019! See all you Rockers there!” Kicking off on May 3rd in Hollywood, FL, the trek will run through June 29th in Las Vegas. ![]() In celebration of the release of their 25th studio album, Living the Dream, classic rock icons URIAH HEEP will join fellow British rock icons on an extensive North American tour.
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