Mister Rock, in Belo Horizonte, was the stage for a memorable night, which began promptly at 8:30 PM, as a true commitment to the fans. Uriah Heep , who have maintained their essence and vitality for over five decades, delivered a show full of classics, energy, and that progressive hard rock that made them famous.
The show opened with “Grazed by Heaven,” a track from the album Living the Dream Bernie Shaw ’s still-powerful voice and the memorable riffs of Mick Box , the only original member still active.
One of the most exciting moments of the night came with “Shadows of Grief,” from the album Firefly (1977), which thrilled longtime fans. Then, the classic “Stealin’,” from the album Sweet Freedom (1973), drove the audience wild, with everyone singing along.
With "Hurricane" from the album Chaos & Colour, the band returned to playing newer songs, and it was noticeable that the audience was familiar with the band's current music, singing the chorus along with Bernie Shaw.
“Sweet Lorraine” and “Free 'n' Easy” brought back the nostalgic mood, showing why Uriah Heep is one of the most important progressive rock bands of the 70s.
Uriah Heep leaves audience in ecstasy
The show's highlight came with "The Magician's Birthday," a truly epic journey, featuring a guitar solo accompanied by Russell Gilbrook's " furious" drumming. After the song, Bernie Shaw says, "They don't make songs like this anymore," to which Mick Box promptly steps to the microphone and replies, "We do," and the audience agrees.
The unmistakable hit “Gypsy” (from the debut album …Very 'Eavy …Very 'Umble , 1970) was one of the highlights of the show, with the audience singing every bit of the lyrics along with the band.
“July Morning,” one of rock’s most moving anthems, performed masterfully, including Phil Lanzon . After the song, Bernie says that although they have to return to England, they didn’t want to, as they are having so much fun on this tour.
The closing act was flawless: “Sunrise” and the anthem “Easy Livin’”, which practically brought the roof off Mister Rock, left the audience in ecstasy, ending the night with the certainty that Uriah Heep is still a force of nature.
Uriah Heep still has a lot of fuel left in the tank
The band displayed impressive chemistry, with Mick Box always smiling and interacting with the audience, while Bernie Shaw commanded the vocals with precision. Phil Lanzon was ever-present and charismatic, with a very energetic synchronization with bassist Dave Rimmer . Russell Gilbrook didn't give the drums a break, playing with boundless energy.
Uriah Heep proved that time does not erase greatness. Between timeless classics and new compositions, the show at Mister Rock was a masterclass in rock'n'roll – and a gift for the fans who waited years for this night.
Bernie Shaw also confirmed that this is not the end; they will continue releasing albums and performing shows, they just won't be doing long tours anymore. But if they want to, tonight proves that the band still has a lot of fuel left in the tank.
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