{"id":27747,"date":"2026-01-02T10:24:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T10:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=27747"},"modified":"2026-01-02T10:24:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T10:24:48","slug":"ian-gillan-walks-the-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=27747","title":{"rendered":"Ian GIllan walks the Line"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Rock music is about to get louder, bolder, and more alive than ever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">To order \/ stream\u00a0<em>The Line\u00a0single with<\/em> Ian Gillan hit <a href=\"https:\/\/distrokid.com\/hyperfollow\/urock\/the-line-feat-ian-gillan?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwc1NMUEgxbjZocWNudXRVdXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6a1aaHRPdN4NOm6tTIfXmPU-hpUN7XDnN2V9momMCsxQ0ik78HZebRvzGNuQ_aem_thqCt8t3XZZM9x3WfIPDVw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UROCK&nbsp;<\/strong>have&nbsp;released&nbsp;<em>The Line<\/em>, an electrifying new single featuring legendary&nbsp;<strong>Deep Purple<\/strong>&nbsp;frontman&nbsp;<strong>IAN GILLAN<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bold and thrilling anthem,&nbsp;<em>The Line<\/em>&nbsp;bursts to life with thunderous riffs, fierce intensity, and unstoppable momentum. From the very first note, it seizes your attention and never lets go. But&nbsp;<em>The Line<\/em>&nbsp;isn\u2019t just another collaboration\u2014it\u2019s a fusion of rock generations, built on molten guitars, unfiltered emotion, and Ian Gillan\u2019s unmistakable vocals riding the storm. UROCK channels the raw, defiant energy that once shook stadiums to their foundations\u2014and they\u2019re doing it all over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lyrically, the song confronts a system that controls and manipulates everyone to think and live the same way, daring listeners to break free and get out of the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE LINE - Featuring IAN GILLAN - Official music video - 4K\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WgBbrzPizoU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI would say to all the rock fans out there, you\u2019ve just got to get yourself tangled up with&nbsp;<em>The Line<\/em>&nbsp;and with UROCK. It\u2019s fantastic. I wouldn\u2019t have got involved in this had it not been a great tune, had they not been a great band\u2014and I\u2019m very proud to be on the video and on the recording. So get out there and get involved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014&nbsp;<strong>Ian Gillan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIan poured his heart into&nbsp;<em>The Line<\/em>, contributing melodies, harmonies, and arrangements, truly co-writing the piece. His passion and work ethic were inspiring, both in the studio and during the video shoot.<br>Ian\u2019s generosity and enthusiasm, even as a rock legend collaborating with a self-produced band, were extraordinary\u2014a story I\u2019ll cherish forever.\u201d<br>\u2014&nbsp;<strong>Umberto UROCK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Line<\/em>&nbsp;single is just the beginning\u2014a powerful preview of UROCK\u2019s full-length album,&nbsp;<em>The Line<\/em>, coming in early 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UROCK\u2019s&nbsp;<\/strong>eagerly awaited newalbum brings together an exceptional unparalleled lineup of rock icons. From Ian Gillan to&nbsp;<strong>Alan Parsons<\/strong>, the sonic architect behind Pink Floyd\u2019s most iconic sounds, and&nbsp;<strong>Jack Endino<\/strong>, the producer who discovered Nirvana and helped shape the grunge revolution, this project is a masterclass in rock history. Adding to the star power is special guest&nbsp;<strong>Alastair Greene<\/strong>, a modern blues-rock virtuoso whose fiery guitar work bridges the gap between rock\u2019s golden era and its future. This album isn\u2019t just music\u2014it\u2019s a landmark moment in the genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring eight original tracks, the album showcases UROCK\u2019s exceptional musical talent and infectious energy. Each song delivers a compelling blend of melodic choruses, hard-hitting riffs, and dynamic guitar solos, creating an exhilarating listening journey that both honours and expands the band\u2019s signature sound. Drawing inspiration from classic rock roots while embracing contemporary influences,&nbsp;<em>The Line<\/em>&nbsp;offers a fresh perspective on the genre. For anyone craving a unique and unforgettable musical experience, this is an absolute must-listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With&nbsp;<em>The Line<\/em>, UROCK proves that rock is eternal\u2014raw, unfiltered, and unstoppable. This is what rock \u2019n\u2019 roll sounds like when it\u2019s alive, loud, and unapologetically theirs. The future of rock starts here\u2014with UROCK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf10&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.urockband.com\/\">www.urockband.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcf1&nbsp;@urockofficial<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rock music is about to get louder, bolder, and more alive than ever.&nbsp; To order \/ stream\u00a0The Line\u00a0single with Ian Gillan hit Here UROCK&nbsp;have&nbsp;released&nbsp;The Line, an electrifying new single featuring legendary&nbsp;Deep Purple&nbsp;frontman&nbsp;IAN GILLAN. A bold and thrilling anthem,&nbsp;The Line&nbsp;bursts to life with thunderous riffs, fierce intensity, and unstoppable momentum. 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