White Snake opening band SLANK

Singapore, you asked for it... and now you've got it.

WHITESNAKE, the legendary rock ’n’ roll legacy founded and formed by renowned singer/songwriter David Coverdale, plans on making a huge splash on this side of the pacific on the Asian leg of the 2011 'FOREVERMORE' Tour, playing at the historic Fort Canning Park in the beautiful and exciting city of Singapore on November 1 at 8pm.

WHITESNAKE are touring the globe in support of their brand new storming Snake statement, their 11th studio album – “FOREVERMORE.”

Opening band: SLANK

Whitesnake Bio 2011

Raw rock ‘n’ roll...
Raw, rootsy, hip-swinging-head-bangin’ rock ‘n’ roll...
Raw, rootsy, hip-swinging-head-bangin’ mud-crusted
scream-your-heart-out-and-get-riff-whipped rock-and-roll!

It’s what many promise but few can deliver, it’s what millions of people crave in this era of craft less musicianship, and it’s what Whitesnake, the mighty, glorious, loud and proud Whitesnake, have always delivered in spades. And with their 11th studio album Forevermore, the hungry, the desperate, the poor and the famished are once again about to be sensationally satisfied by the Snake.

Recorded, produced and mixed by legendary singer/songwriter and founder David Coverdale, guitarist and co-writer Doug Aldrich and Michael McIntyre at Snakebyte Studios and Grumblenott Studios & Villas in Lake Tahoe, Nevada (with additional work at Casa Dala, Sherman Oaks, CA) Forevermore draws effortlessly from Whitesnake’s sensational past while cutting new, dynamic teeth to show the future which lies ahead.

“It has all the classic Whitesnake flavors, but it is very much its own beast,” says Coverdale bristling with pride, “I always say that Whitesnake albums are one large family, that the songs share a common bloodline, and with Forevermore you can hear all the relatives mixing effortlessly in the room.”

From the hip-shaking, blues-fuelled stomper “Steal Your Heart Away” to the beautifully-crafted, classic Snake balladry of ‘Easier Said Than Done’, there is indeed a clear lineage running through Whitesnakeʼs body of work. It’s roots lie in Saltburn-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire, England, David Coverdale’s hometown, and then Redcar, Teesside, from where a brave 21-year-old singer/songwriter answered a music press ad to become the new singer for Deep Purple in 1973.

Coverdale went on to form Whitesnake in 1977, and thus began a journey which has taken Coverdale from the heavy blues rock of the late ‘70s ‘Lovehunter’ and ‘Come an’ Get It’ era through to the explosive hard rock reincarnation of the Snake sound with 1987’s self-titled mega-million-selling smash-hit album.

Forevermore forges an immediate rapport with the listener both musically and lyrically, Coverdale continuing to find empathy with the audience as he weaves his way through all the classic elements of love and romance. The first video from Forevermore, ʻLove Will Set You Freeʼ, isa shining example of the romantic which resides within. “It’s about when I met my wife, Cindy...” he explains, “and the lyric ‘something in your smile was so inviting’, something in your eyes told me to stay, something in your touch electrified meʼ because it was exactly like that. When we held hands for the first time, it was simply electrifying. And I think, well I hope, that most of us have enjoyed such memorable, electric moments in our lives. It still resonates...”

There is also the mighty and monstrous title track, ‘Forevermore’ a bombastic, epic ballad which encapsulates Whitesnake for Coverdale. “It’s a love song, but it’s one about reflecting on everything I’ve been through in my life and how it has all been a preparation for me so I could realize and appreciate what I have going for me now is very special and precious. It’s a perfect Whitesnake song for me..It has all the elements I enjoy...”

Indeed, for those who have wondered what Coverdale has been up to, Forevermore is your insider’s guide. “You really can know aspects of who I am through my lyrics and through my songs,” says Coverdale, “Because most of the songs are diaries, snapshots from particular episodes from my life experience. I’m not one to dwell on the past, but I do like to remember it fondly when I can…”

Forevermore is the fruit of perhaps Whitesnake’s most cohesive teamwork yet, Coverdale having put together a band which has the perfect balance of talent and temperament. Guitarists Aldrich(ex-Dio) and Reb Beech (Winger) came onboard for Whitesnake’s 25th anniversary back in 2003, and they have been joined by drummer Briian Tischy (Billy Idol, Foreigner, Lynch Mob) and bassist Michael Devin (Lynch Mob, Kenny Wayne Shepherd).

“Nothing delights me more than teamwork,” says Coverdale, “and this band feels perfect. I have an inspiring writing partnership with Doug which is based on friendship and mutual respect an a shared vision for what we feel should be Whitesnake. There is the added bonus of a great sense of fun within this band which I cannot wait to share with audiences on the road...

The album also features former Whitesnake keyboardist Timothy Drury, and a special guest appearance by Jasper Coverdale, son of David!

“I am blessed with two astonishing children,” beams Coverdale, “and this seems to be a family affair, with my wife featured in the first video, as well as Jasper. He would wander down while we were recording and add some stuff here and there, a bit of percussion on the swamp mix of ‘Whipping Boy Blues’, a bit of singing, and it was great fun!”

Fun, energy, drive and passion remain at the forefront of Whitesnake’s ethos, and for Coverdale it would be impossible to continue without possessing bags of the stuff.

“I don't think I could be here without having a root passion for this, and for life in general. I am fortunate that caravans of camels deliver wondrous blessings to my doorstep to charge me up everyday...” he beams.

It makes Forevermore not just a statement of now but a Snake statement of intent. Because as you can hear, Coverdale and co don’t plan on leaving anytime soon…Get on board before it’s too late...

SLANK Bio

SLANK has sold more than 15 million records, performed in front of millions of rabid fans and are treated like royalty in their home country yet chances are you’ve never heard of them. That is about to change. Introducing Kaka, Bimbim, Ridho, Abdee and Ivanka: the members of Slank, Indonesia’s biggest rock band. “Slank uses its music to promote P.L.U.R. (peace, love, unity and respect) between the world’s diverse religious, ethnic and economic communities” says Bimbim.

Despite Slank’s immense popularity, the band’s members are looking forward to their biggest challenge yet: breaking through in new International markets. As Bimbim admits, Slank welcomes its return to the musical underground and is willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means building its following one “Slanker” at a time. (If you have not already figured it out, a “Slanker” is a loyal Slank fan, the equivalent of a Grateful Dead “Deadhead”.) The first step in meeting this challenge: Anthem for The Broken Hearted. The band’s first English-language record, it is 10 tracks of catchy tunes that blends Slank’s appreciation for artists as varied as The Rolling Stones and Bob Marley.