Uriah Heep

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 6/3/2019 Contact: 973-725-5150

CLIFTON, NJ (June 3, 2019) - Rock fans had a chance to be part of history, when Uriah Heep was Inducted into the Hall of Heavy Metal History, May 16, 2019 at the Mohegan Sun Casino. The Induction Ceremony took place onstage during the band's live performance. Hall of Heavy Metal History Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo, was joined onstage by Legendary journalist/author Martin Popoff to induct the band.

The show was part of Uriah Heep's 50th Anniversary, their latest CD "Living The Dream," and their North American tour with co-Hall of Heavy Metal History Inductees, Judas Priest.

"It's Just amazing to be inducted into the Hall of Heavy Metal History," says Uriah Heep founder and Lead Guitarist Mick Box. "It's the fans that put us there."

"We are so proud to induct Uriah Heep into the Hall of Heavy Metal History," says Hall of Heavy Metal History Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo. It was a great honor to have Judas Priest, Martin Popoff, the entire Mohegan Sun Team, and all the fans attending the show, join us in celebrating Uriah Heep's 50th Anniversary."

ABOUT URIAH HEEP Uriah Heep have sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Over the course of their 50-year career, Uriah Heep have released twenty-five studio albums, eighteen live albums, and thirty-nine compilation albums. Twelve of the band's studio albums have made the UK Album Chart.

ABOUT THE HALL OF HEAVY METAL HISTORY The Hall of Heavy Metal History is a non-profit organization dedicated to forever enshrining the iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Hall of Heavy Metal History hosts the annual Metal Hall of Fame Awards Gala every January in Anaheim CA.

For more information, please visit www.thehallofheavymetalhistory.org, or contact 973-725-5150.

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BMG are continuing their 'Art Of The Album' series with one of the defining heavy rock albums of the 1970's. Uriah Heep were in the middle of a productive period of their long and illustrious career with this, their 4th album. Released during their creative peak in 1972, 'Demons And Wizards' captures a magical time in the music world and considers fantastical possibilities as barriers were broken down by space travel and supersonic transportation became a reality. These events were reflected by bands such as Uriah Heep with imaginations rich in imagery and with a broad musical range. Roger Dean is widely seen as one of the masters of 12" album cover art from this time, not only working with Uriah Heep but also Yes and many others. Roger Dean: “'Demons And Wizards' had a magical cover, and although people didn’t necessarily believe in magic back then, they believed in possibilities, and that’s what was most fascinating about that time to me.”

Both Mick Box and Ken Hensley from Uriah Heep agree that Roger's 'Demons And Wizards' artwork visually captured the band and their music at their peak. This new 180 g vinyl re-release (re-mastered by Andy Pearce) features detailed new notes by Joel McIver, which perfectly captures the times this album represents and reveals the story behind the making of the artwork. “‘Demons and Wizards’ really took us on to the world stage and we have been there ever since, so we have a lot to thank that album for. It really has truly stood the test of time. Mick Box URIAH HEEP”