From March until early May 2005, the band toured the United States, and in June and August were on the “30th Anniversary” tour in Europe. On 22 August, they were the subject of an hour-long documentary, Live Fast, Die Old , aired on Channel 4 as part of The Other…
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The band began to grow in popularity across the north of England, receiving attention from BBC Radio and the British tabloid press. A local amateur photographer, Mark Bull, filmed the band’s performances and made the music video ” Fake Tales of San Francisco “, releasing it on his website, alongside…
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In May 2005, the first single from the upcoming second album ” Streetcar ” acted as the band’s fourth consecutive top 20 single in the United Kingdom by debuting at number 15.
The lead single , ” Speed of Sound “, made its radio and online music store debut on 18 April
For most of the years that followed Uriah Heep have returned to Britain for a tour or just their annual showcase concert, the Magicians Birthday Party , which in 2003 was held at the now demolished London Astoria . All the while Mick Box acted as a manager for the…
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In April 2005, the band played several shows as the Past-Present-Future tour, announced as their last for at least two years. The band released an EP entitled God Save the Manics with only a limited number of copies available and given out to fans as they arrived at the venue.…
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In April 2005, their next album The Code Is Red…Long Live the Code was released.
The band released a new album on 27 March 2005, titled Waiting for the Sirens’ Call , which was their first with new member Phil Cunningham.
Price died on 22 March 2005, aged 57, due to a fall resulting from a heart attack. Later that year, original bassist Stevens left the band and was replaced by former bassist MacGregor.
On 18 March 2005 Wayne Southworth (lead singer) was found dead in his home by a friend. The cause of death was an epileptic seizure.