Deep Purple have announced that their new album, =1, will be released on July 19 via earMUSIC. The first single from the upcoming 13-track album will be unveiled at midnight on April 30.

Deep Purple have announced that their new album, =1, will be released on July 19 via earMUSIC.

The first single from the upcoming 13-track album will be unveiled at midnight on April 30.

=1 will be the rock band's first album with sensational guitarist Simon McBride, who replaced longtime member Steve Morse after he left due to personal circumstances in 2022.

"The enigmatic title '=1' symbolizes the idea that in a world growing ever more complex, everything eventually simplifies down to a single, unified essence," said a statement announcing the album. "Everything equals one."

The statement added, "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."

=1 will be released as limited CD+DVD (Digipak), CD (Jewelcase), 2LP Gatefold (black, 180g), Ltd. Purple 2LP Gatefold (180g), Ltd. Crystal Clear 2LP (180g) and Ltd. 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, 2x exclusive guitar picks, 1x exclusive art print, 1x exclusive lanyard, and the chance to win a Golden Ticket giving access to all shows on the Deep Purple "=1 MORE TIME"-tour).

All LPs include a rich 12-page vinyl sized booklet.

The bonus DVD features the 60 minute documentary 'Access All Areas' joining Deep Purple backstage on tour and providing an exclusive look behind the scenes.

Further exclusive items are available via the official album store.

Ltd. 2LP Picture Disc, Ltd. Cassette, strictly limited canvas signed by all band members - limited to 50 items only and various other merchandise items.

=1 Track Listing:

1. "Show Me" 2. "A Bit on the Side" 3. "Sharp Shooter" 4. "Portable Door" 5. "Old-Fangled Thing" 6. "If I Were You" 7. "Pictures of You" 8. "I'm Saying Nothin'" 9. "Lazy Sod" 10. "Now You're Talkin'" 11. "No Money to Burn" 12. "I'll Catch You" 13. "Bleeding Obvious"

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Pearl Jam and Neil Young & Crazy Horse are set to headline the Ohana Festival, scheduled to take place at Doheny State Beach, in Dana Point, California, from September 27 through September 29.

Pearl Jam and Neil Young & Crazy Horse are set to headline the Ohana Festival, scheduled to take place at Doheny State Beach, in Dana Point, California, from September 27 through September 29.

Pearl Jam will celebrate their new Dark Matter LP, by headlining the festival on Friday (September 27) and Sunday (September 29), according to the announcement. Neil Young & Crazy Horse are named the headliners for Saturday (September 28).

The festival, to be hosted by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, will feature performances by more than 35 artists, including Alanis Morissette, Kim Gordon, Dogstar, Idles, Maren Morris, Ryan Beatty, Black Pumas, Ibibio Sound Machine, and Jenny Lewis.

Garbage, Turnpike Troubadours, Crowded House, Flipturn, Gabriels, Jenny Lewis, Glen Hansard, the Breeders, La Lom, and La Santa Cecilia are among the other acts that are due to perform at the festival.

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Blink-182 and Gwen Stefani are set to headline the inaugural South Star Festival, scheduled to take place at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Alabama, on September 28 & 29. The festival will feature 20 artists performing across two stages.

Blink-182 and Gwen Stefani are set to headline the inaugural South Star Festival, scheduled to take place at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Alabama, on September 28 & 29.

The festival will feature 20 artists performing across two stages, including Shinedown, Beck, Jane's Addiction, Sublime, Goo Goo Dolls, Jimmy Eat World, TLC, Ludacris, Juvenile and the 400 Degreez Band, Big Boi, Gin Blossoms, Pete Yorn, Candlebox, Vanessa Carlton, Winona Fighter, Bully, Dexter & Moonrocks, and Billy Allen + The Pollies.

"It's an exciting time for music in Huntsville, and we look forward to welcoming music fans and visitors alike to John Hunt Park in September," said Matt Mandrella, the city's music officer.

In addition to live music, the event will feature a sports bar on site that will provide a way for festival goers to catch the biggest football games without leaving the park.

The region "takes football season seriously and so does South Star Festival," an announcement from the festival organizers states.

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