The first song from Deep Purple’s upcoming studio album, “=1,” called “Portable Door,” is out now. Streaming and an instant gratification track are now offered for the new song with every ‘=1’ download pre-order.
The film, which was directed by Leo Feimer and produced by the Berlin-based firm Mutter & Vater, features Deep Purple performing live against the backdrop of the new album artwork. It captures the band’s soul as they share a stage and perform together.
The band’s concept of unity despite complication is embodied in the mysterious album title “=1,” which portends an album that will undoubtedly have a significant impact on their five-decade hard rock heritage. “=1,” produced by the venerable Bob Ezrin once more, nails the essence of the ultimate original Deep Purple sound without leaning on nostalgia.
Guitarist Simon McBride provided some insight into the sound direction of their next album in a recent interview, stating: “The new album will reflect what the five of us create in the rehearsal room.” Many of the songs, including “Portable Door,” were composed in the first few sessions and came complete in as little as five or ten minutes. Everything was very simple and organic.
With a focus on the natural flow of Deep Purple’s songwriting, frontman Ian Gillan continued, saying, “Our best songs have always been those that were written in no time at all.” As usual, we crafted the songs and played what felt right.
This year, as part of their “=1 MORE TIME” tour, Deep Purple will play more than 60 shows all around the world in honor of the new album.
This is Deep Purple at the top of their game, with three No. 1 albums in a row. With more than a million copies sold globally over the albums “Now WHAT?! (2013), “inFinite” (2017), and “Whoosh!” (2020), Deep Purple stands as one of the most successful rock bands currently performing. “Whoosh!”, the newest studio album, peaked at number one on album charts in seven countries and in the top ten in a further twelve.
On July 19, ‘=1’ will be available through earMUSIC as a Limited CD+DVD (Digipak), CD (Jewelcase), 2LP Gatefold (black, 180g), Limited Purple 2LP Gatefold (180g), Limited Crystal Clear 2LP (180g), and Limited Box Set (CD+DVD Digipak, 2LP black Gatefold, 3x exclusive 10″ vinyl editions featuring live recordings from Deep Purple’s 2022 tour, exclusive Collector’s T-shirt, two exclusive guitar picks, one exclusive art print, one exclusive lanyard, and the opportunity to win a Golden Ticket good for entry to every show on the Deep Purple ‘=1 MORE TIME’-tour).
A lavish 12-page booklet, exclusive to the initial print run, is included with every LP!
The 60-minute documentary “Access All Areas,” which follows Deep Purple backstage throughout a tour and offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes view, is included on the bonus DVD.Additional limited edition products are accessible through the official record store, including a Limited 2LP Picture Disc, a Limited Cassette, a strictly limited canvas autographed by every member of the band—150 pieces total—and other accessories.
=1 MORE TIME TOUR DATES:
Aug. 14 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live
Aug. 15 – Tampa, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Event Center
Aug. 17 – The Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Aug. 18 – Durant, OK @ Choctaw Casino – Grand Theater
Aug. 19 – Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena
Aug. 21 – Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
Aug. 22 – Sterling Heights, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Aug. 23 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Aug. 25 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
Aug. 27 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
Aug. 28 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion
Aug. 30 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Aug. 31 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
Sept. 1 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Sept. 3 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
Sept. 4 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC
Sept. 6 – Bethel, NY @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Sept. 7 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
Sept. 8 – Scranton, PA @ The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
