Oi oi… what’s occurring then?! Just when you thought the legends might ease off the gas, Deep Purple have kicked the door clean off its hinges and announced a brand new album that’s apparently heavier than a pint of steel-toe boots.
Say hello to SPLAT! — a 13-track monster landing this July, and by all accounts, it’s not here for a polite cup of tea. It’s here to flatten speakers, shake pint glasses, and wake the neighbours three streets over. 😈🍺
🎸 THE PURPLE MACHINE IS STILL RUNNING HOT
Let’s get one thing straight, butt — bands don’t just casually drop “heaviest album in decades” after over 50 years in the game unless they’ve got something spicy cooking.
And Deep Purple?
They’ve basically said:
“Yeah, we’ve still got riffs. Loads of them. Deal with it.”
This isn’t a nostalgia trip. This is a full-on riff assault from veterans who clearly still love making noise — and fair play, because the world needs more of that energy.
💿 SPLAT! TRACK LIST — PURE MADNESS
Right, strap in… because this track list is all over the shop in the best possible way:
- Arrogant Boy
- Diablo
- The Rider
- The Lunatic
- The Only Horse In Town 🐎 (already iconic, let’s be honest)
- Sacred Land
- The Beating Of Wings
- Guilt Trippin’
- Scriblin’ Gib’rish
- Jessica’s Bra 😂 (??? we need answers)
- Third Call
- My New Movie
- Splat!
Honestly… this reads like someone shook a jukebox, a cowboy film, and a pub argument into a blender — and we are HERE FOR IT. 🤘
🔥 WHAT’S THE VIBE THEN?
From what we’re hearing, SPLAT! leans into:
- Heavier riffs than recent releases
- Classic Purple groove but with a sharper edge
- A bit of weirdness (because… look at those titles 😂)
- Big, loud, unapologetic rock energy
Basically: this ain’t background music — this is “turn it up and annoy the entire street” material.
🍺 RIFF REPORT VERDICT
Deep Purple dropping a heavy album in 2026 is the musical equivalent of your grandad suddenly pulling off a stage dive and sticking the landing.
It’s chaotic.
It’s brilliant.
It’s exactly what rock ‘n’ roll should be.
If even half of these tracks hit as hard as the title suggests, we’re in for one hell of a summer soundtrack.
So yeah…
Get the beers in, get the speakers ready, and prepare for impact.
Because when SPLAT! lands…
👉 It’s not tapping politely — it’s kicking the door in. 🤘🔥
Are you buzzing for this one, or what, mun?
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
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