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DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist: New Album Is 'A Lot Heavier' Than 'Bananas'

June 4, 2005

DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey is back in his native North East to play a gig at South Shields (U.K.). BBC Wear caught up with Don for some questions. Here is a few excerpts from the interview:

About the new DEEP PURPLE album:

"We spent five weeks in a studio in Los Angeles, putting down 12 or 13 tracks together. Ian Gillan's close to finishing off the vocals, so the album is nearly complete. We'll have a listen, and maybe add a few more things, but it should be out in October or November, I think."

"It's a bit of a departure from the last album. It's a lot heavier, and I think it will turn a few heads. We recorded it in the same studio that use to be used by KORN, and it's got a wonderful sound. It's got a real, immediate drum and organ sound. I was really happy working in there."

About his book:

"It's about half done now. It's hard work, you know! I've just made up with my old mate Rudy Sarzo, who played bass in the Ozzy band, and he's got a book coming out too. He said the best way to do it is a page a day. If you can do that, you'll be OK. So I've kind of slowed down a bit, and I'm just taking my time."

Read the full interview at BBC Wear.

(Thanks: The Highway Star)

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