First date is set to be at Japan’s International Forum in Tokyo, on April 9th.

Heavy metal’s pioneers Deep Purple have confirmed several dates for their 2009 performances. Beginning April 09, the band will be playing in Japan until the 13th of the same month. By May 1st they will be in Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia; taking a break before hitting Norway, Denmark, Sweden Finland, Turkey, Greece and Lebanon in early July.

They will also performing at the British Motor & Music Festival in London on July the 30th, after which they will head to Estonia, Ukraine and Moscow for more shows.

The band has also announced, but not yet confirmed the dates for their 4-show UK tour in November of ’09. Deep Purple is temporarily scheduled to begin their UK Tour on November 10th at the Manchester Apollo, followed by consecutive daily performances at the Glasgow SECC, the Birmingham LG Arena and the London HMV Hammersmith.

The confirmed dates can be found at the band’s official management website: www.deep-purple.com

IMHO

Not sure about this line up called ‘Deep Purple’ no Richie Blackmore, not to mention Jon Lord is missing Mmm will have to give it a listen.

T.J.