Deep Purple, new single Guilt Trippin’ sets up SPLAT! album and 2026 tour
26.06.2026 - 01:00:22 | ad-hoc-news.de
Deep Purple remain one of the most active classic rock bands on the circuit. The group has just released the new single Guilt Trippin' from their upcoming studio album SPLAT!, with the track arriving as they prepare a new run of 2026 tour dates according to recent radio and tour listings.
New single Guilt Trippin' previews SPLAT!
U.S. rock station reports describe Guilt Trippin' as a heavy, mid-tempo song that imagines a dialogue between God and Charles Darwin, signaling that SPLAT! will lean into the band’s philosophical side as well as their riff-driven sound.
The single follows earlier teasers for SPLAT!, with the full album expected later in 2026 via the band’s long-time label Edel, extending Deep Purple’s late-career studio run that has already produced albums like Now What?! (2013) and Whoosh! (2020).
Touring plans for 2026 take shape
Deep Purple’s global touring plans for 2026 include a string of European arena dates, with UK shows already listed at major venues such as London’s O2 and arenas in Birmingham and Manchester according to early ticketing and listing information.
While no full U.S. leg is officially detailed yet, the band’s pattern over the past decade has been to follow European runs with North American dates in theaters and sheds, keeping demand high among American classic rock audiences.
All news and background on Deep Purple
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The musical core of Deep Purple
Deep Purple helped define hard rock and early heavy metal, mixing blues-based riffs with extended organ and guitar solos, most famously on Machine Head (1972) and its signature track Smoke on the Water.
Current career status and next steps
Deep Purple are currently promoting the single Guilt Trippin' and preparing the release of SPLAT!, with additional 2026 tour dates expected to follow in Europe and potentially North America as schedules firm up.
Deep Purple at a glance
- Act: Deep Purple
- Genre: Hard rock, heavy metal
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1968
- Lineup: Ian Gillan (vocals), Ian Paice (drums), Roger Glover (bass), Don Airey (keyboards), Simon McBride (guitar)
- Label: Edel / earMUSIC
- Key works: Machine Head (1972), Made in Japan (1972), Perfect Strangers (1984), Whoosh! (2020)
- Current album/single: Guilt Trippin' from SPLAT!, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Machine Head reached the Billboard 200 top 10 and produced the U.S. rock staple Smoke on the Water, while the band entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
- Next live date: 2026 European arena tour dates, including planned UK arena shows in London and other major cities, with full details to be confirmed via the band’s official site and ticketing partners.
Frequently asked questions about Deep Purple
What is Deep Purple’s latest release?
Deep Purple’s latest release is the 2026 single Guilt Trippin', a track from their upcoming studio album SPLAT!, which continues the band’s collaboration with label Edel/earMUSIC.
Are Deep Purple touring in 2026?
Deep Purple have 2026 European arena dates in preparation, including major UK venues such as London’s O2 and arenas in Birmingham and Manchester, with additional continental European shows expected around the same period.
How important is Deep Purple for U.S. rock history?
Deep Purple’s 1972 album Machine Head and the song Smoke on the Water are cornerstones of U.S. rock radio, influencing generations of hard rock and metal bands and helping the group secure their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2016.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. All information without guarantee; dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice.
