SPLAT! Lyrics & Tracklist – Deep Purple

Album Information

Album: SPLAT!
Artist: Deep Purple
Release Date: July 3, 2026
Label: earMUSIC
Genre: Hard Rock, Classic Rock
Producer: Bob Ezrin
Album Type: Studio Album
Total Tracks: 13

Overview

SPLAT! is the twenty-fourth studio album by English rock band Deep Purple. Released on July 3, 2026, the album continues the band’s long-running collaboration with producer Bob Ezrin and marks the second studio release featuring guitarist Simon McBride following his addition to the lineup in 2022.

The record was described by the band as one of their heaviest and most energetic releases in decades. While rooted firmly in classic hard rock traditions, the album also revisits the dynamic style associated with Deep Purple’s influential late-1960s and early-1970s era. According to vocalist Ian Gillan, the music intentionally reconnects with the spirit and balance of albums from the group’s formative years.

Thematically, SPLAT! explores transformation, mortality, and the idea of humanity evolving beyond physical existence. Rather than presenting an apocalyptic narrative, the album approaches the concept of “the end” as a form of metamorphosis. This concept was developed primarily by Ian Gillan and became a central creative direction for the project.

Musical Style

SPLAT! blends traditional Deep Purple elements including heavy guitar riffs, Hammond organ textures, blues-based hard rock structures, and extended rhythmic interplay. The album emphasizes live studio performance, with the band recording together in the same room in a style reminiscent of classic Deep Purple sessions.

The songs combine aggressive rock arrangements with melodic hooks and theatrical lyrical imagery. Tracks such as “Diablo”, “The Lunatic”, and “Guilt Trippin’” lean toward heavier modern hard rock textures, while songs like “The Beating of Wings” and “Sacred Land” showcase more atmospheric and melodic songwriting.

The production by Bob Ezrin maintains a polished but organic sound, balancing vintage rock instrumentation with contemporary recording clarity. Reviews and early reports surrounding the album repeatedly characterized it as one of the strongest late-era Deep Purple releases.

Release Details

The album was released worldwide on July 3, 2026 through earMUSIC in multiple formats including CD, digital platforms, standard vinyl editions, colored vinyl variants, and deluxe collector box sets. Special editions also included live recordings from the band’s 2024 tour and an exclusive non-album track.

The release of SPLAT! coincided with an extensive international touring schedule across Europe and North America throughout 2026.

Tracklist

1. Arrogant Boy
2. Diablo
3. The Rider
4. The Lunatic
5. The Only Horse In Town
6. Sacred Land
7. The Beating of Wings
8. Guilt Trippin’
9. Scriblin’ Gib’rish
10. Jessica’s Bra
11. Third Call
12. My New Movie
13. Splat!

Credits

Vocals: Ian Gillan
Guitar: Simon McBride
Bass: Roger Glover
Drums: Ian Paice
Keyboards: Don Airey
Producer: Bob Ezrin
Label: earMUSIC

Additional Notes

SPLAT! represents another late-career creative chapter for Deep Purple, a band whose influence on hard rock and heavy metal remains substantial decades after their formation in 1968. The album reflects both continuity and evolution, combining classic Deep Purple musicianship with modern production and darker thematic storytelling.