Deep Purple Bassist Signs Next Year's New Album

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JAKARTA - Deep Purple, the legendary British rock band is ready to make a breakthrough in 2026. The news emerged from the statement of the bassist, Roger Glover.

So the speaker at SiriusXM's Trunk nation With Eddie Trunk program, Roger initially discussed the ongoing Deep Purple tour. Yes, The Long Goodbye has not been completed even though it started in 2017.

Roger also said he did not want to rush to announce the final concert plans. He prefers to enjoy the moment without such a big burden.

"Black Sabbath did, but I don't think I and other band members are interested. Announced the final concert like it was carrying a very big burden. So I prefer to appear, appear and appear again," he quoted Blabbermouth, September 10.

There is a reason why the name The Long Goodbye was chosen as the tour title. The base feels this is an unknown journey.

"Maybe we feel a farewell concert can happen anytime, but we never know for sure. So this will continue, and we are grateful for that," he continued.

Entering the final moments, that doesn't mean Deep Purple is just waiting for a breakup. Roger said there is a possibility that next year his band will release a new work.

"That's what we usually do, isn't it? We make music. Even though my band no longer exists, I will continue to write music for my own pleasure. In principle, we try not to repeat what already exists, but find new ways as hard rock bands, that's what we're trying to do," he said.

Although it is not certain yet, the upcoming work will be something historic for Roger et al. Finally, they released the album = 1 in 2024 as their 23rd studio album collection.