Uriah heep logo3/31/2024 ![]() ![]() “Only Human” was up next and a song that I knew since it was from the album before last. As I mentioned, I was going to be one of those members of the audience tonight who would be taking in the show as a willing pupil to the cult masters and learning tonight what they have been preaching for four decades. It was an exciting way to start the night that was for sure and it would continue with the title track off their eighth album “Return To Fantasy”. They would open up with the title of the 2008 album and it knocked you around like nobody’s business for an intro. Clearly these old dogs had a lot of new tricks up their sleeves and loads of energy to spare. “Celebration” would be the follow-up to their 2008 release “Awake The Sleeper” which many found to be deliciously heavy and powerful. They called it “Celebration” and it was something that would surely bring those out of the loop fans such as myself into their grasp. Moving along, the guys in Uriah Heep had recently released an album of their classics but ones that had been re-recorded by the lineup of today. That was insane but great for the state of the Metal Republic. The last time I remembered the venue being this packed to the brim had to be the Saxon show that I attended several months ago. They had tables set up on the main floor but the area in front of the bar was left for standing room but truth be told, the word “room” was laughable since there was hardly an inch to spare. The curiosity was cleared entirely as I walked into a packed to the doors venue. We’ve seen successful shows for bands that had not been around before at this space but we’ve also seen some dreadful draws. There was no opening act tonight so I wondered how this show would do before walking in. I was not 100% sure so don’t quote me on that. I heard some folks speaking about how the band played at a festival show some years ago but that it was not a full on US tour so perhaps it was more like two decades since something like this had been attempted. King’s and it would not only be their first at the famous venue ever but the bands first stateside appearance in at least ten years. The show would be held at the expected B.B. Their crème de la crème tunes can be found across the span of no less than twelve greatest hits compilations and anthologies. In 2009 they celebrated their 40th anniversary as a band and have released twenty two studio albums and eleven live albums across their career. The only original member from the band is guitarist Mick Box and in some sense based on the numerous lineup changes across their history are a group that rivals the Allman Brothers when it comes to stuff like this. Historically speaking the band was formed in 1969 of so and named themselves after a Charles Dickens character from his David Copperfield novel. My friends were more focused on what the group was all about and with this particular underground, cult status group I would have to learn by watching from this night going forward. delivered a cover of it) but other than that they were pretty much a mystery to me even though they have been active since I was a very, very young child. Granted I loved the song “Easy Livin’” (especially when W.A.S.P. The reason that I bring this particular musical flaw to light once again is because the same applies to me with the band Uriah Heep. King Blues Club (New York, NY)Ī few months ago I mentioned about how despite all of the hubbub about them, I never quite appreciated or “got” the band Accept and when I attended one of their shows many years after first hearing them found myself among the converted. Mick Box and company came back to encore with two songs, "Sunrise" and the classic rock staple "Easy Livin'.Venue: B.B. The set ended with an extended version of "July Morning." I've never heard a rock show sound better. I've been to The Kent Stage many times over the years, and last night's sound mix was superb. The band tore through classics like "Return To Fantasy" and "Rainbow Demon," but really took the time to highlight new material by playing six songs from Living The Dream, including "Waters Flowin'" and "Rocks In The Road." Lead vocalist Bernie Shaw noted that it was nice to be in the same place for the next couple of nights so he wouldn't have to be "sleeping in a moving bed." The band opened up the show with a raucous version of "Grazed By Heaven," which set the tone for the evening. His playing was fantastic and solos were on-point all night long. They are currently opening up for Judas Priest across the country but decided to set up a three-day residency at The Kent Stageto headline some shows.įounding member and lead guitarist Mick Box has been touring with Uriah Heep for forty-nine years and shows no signs of slowing down. Uriah Heep is out supporting their latest release, Living The Dream. ![]()
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