"Chaos & Color" is an album that is bursting with explosive classic rock guitars, outstanding harmonies and heep well -known generous keyboard foundation. It is not surprising that this album received an additional boost during the Covid 19 pandemic, which was just as bizarre for Uriah Heep as for humanity.

"The album title reflects that in chaotic times when we were locked up, tours were canceled, companies collapsed and all the chaos that was overthrown into the world," explains Mick Box, the venerable and spirited founding member of Uriah Heep, "and as far as I could see it was the only colored man who had the music. She helped so many people to survive these difficult years by using the strength and power of music so as not to make the bad times as bad. "

There was still the impending ghost of protocols and rules that were to be followed in mid -2021 while the world tried to get back on its feet. Heep slowly found its way to the Chapel Studios in London in the summer of 2021, when the restrictions were temporarily lifted, and again worked with Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Corey Taylor, Black Star Riders).

"Jay agreed with what we try to achieve in the studio," says Box. »We are a band that has a fantastic inheritance and to continue this tradition, it was crucial that the band in the studio played everyone at the same time. Jay understood that and got the best out of us as a band and from the individual musicians, giving us some amazing sounds. «

Led by Box, it is no surprise that topics such as light, love and ultimately positivity like a thread run through the nine tracks of the album.

"Save Me Tonight" is a powerful, melodic rock song that we were the first single and at the same time selected as the opening title of the album, "says Mick Box," he is created for the rock radio and will surely be included in our new setlist in 2023. "

"Save Me Tonight comes from a place of frustration and helplessness," adds co-author and bassist Rimmer, "we have lived through these unprecedented recent years, but we have been able to see the hope that we would all see each other again! Once again, the collaboration with Jeff Scott Soto was a natural and very creative experience and the perfect platform for me to express these feelings and continue the heep's legacy. «

"One Nation, One Sun" is a journey into the world of balladesque contemplation, "Fly Like an Eagle" takes the listener on a journey of meditation, while "Closer to your dreams" is a battle call to all rockers and to deal with it: "So many have sliped away/now it's time for you To Have Your Say. ”During the entire album, Bernie Shaw's timeless vocals are skillful in addition to the phenomenal artistry of the band (Mick Box - Guitar, Phil Lanzon - Keyboard, Russell Gilbrook - Drums, Dave Rimmer - Bass) and rounds off the band's extraordinary achievements.

Produced by Jay Ruston and produces by Pieter Rietkerk, "Chaos & Color" is an excellent album with high -quality hard rock from the pioneers of the genre, which continue to produce first -class material. Old fans are revived, while new fans "Chaos & Color" will surely feel an extraordinary discovery.