Heep Freedom was formed in 2013 with a passionate mission: to bring the legacy of one of classic hard rock’s most influential bands, the British Uriah Heep, back to life. At our concerts, we perform the legendary band’s songs live, with original instrumentation and the kind of energy and dedication that makes you feel like you’re at one of their iconic tours from the 1970s.

Our goal is to share this timeless and magical musical world with as many people as possible – and to bring joy to longtime Uriah Heep fans who want to hear the classic songs again, just the way they were meant to be heard. We want our audience not only to listen, but to feel these songs – we play classics like Sunrise, Stealin’, or The Wizard with the same sound and passion they were originally created with.

For Heep Freedom, this music is more than just a setlist – it’s a tribute to an era and a legendary band that has inspired all of us.

Our setlist is built primarily around the greatest songs from Uriah Heep’s classic era – timeless tracks like Gypsy, Easy Livin’, Look at Yourself, and July Morning are always part of our shows. From time to time, we also include some energetic tunes from the ‘80s, as well as rare gems that the band doesn’t perform much anymore but are still dearly missed by longtime fans. We focus mainly on the legendary ‘70s period, but occasionally bring out a special song from the later years to keep things fresh and exciting.

Our band’s mission is to recreate the atmosphere of classic Uriah Heep concerts as authentically as possible. This music is close to our hearts, and at every performance, we aim to bring our audience the same energy and excitement that fans experienced at Uriah Heep shows back in the ‘70s and ‘80s. We focus not only on getting the sound right, but also on delivering the full concert experience – the dynamics, the stage presence, and that unique vibe that defined that era. Our goal is to make the audience feel like they’ve stepped into a time machine – straight into the golden age of classic rock.

The authentic instruments we use helps us recreate that classic Heep sound we all love.

• Hammond C3, Hammond M100
• Leslie 145 and 122
• Minimoog Model D
• Fender J-Bass and P-Bass
• Ampeg and Acoustic 370 Amp
• Gibson and Epiphone guitars
• Marshall and Orange amps
• Vintage Ludwig drums, Ludwig and Hayman (Identical to Lee Kerslake’s) snare drums.

In the past few years, our band had numerous performances. Besides our stand-alone concerts, we were lucky enough to have performed with some highly recognized guest artists.

We have met members of the original band several times. In 2018, we performed a joint concert with Ken Hensley — founding member, songwriter, and keyboardist of Uriah Heep — at a renowned Hungarian festival. Later, in 2023, Mark Clarke (bassist of Colosseum and former Uriah Heep member) joined us as a guest at several of our concerts.

We’re always happy to play wherever we’re invited! Whether it’s a short support act, a multi-band event, or a full-on, two-hour solo concert – we’re up for anything. Our music is always performed live – no playback, no tricks, just us, our instruments, the vibe, and the audience. As long as the basic technical needs are covered, we do our best to adapt to the venue’s setup and make the most of it.

Gábor Tüdődi Farkas
guitars, vocals

Szergej Kaminszki
drums

Roland Körmendi
lead vocals

Imi Várkonyi
bass, vocals

Joci Márkosi
Hammond Organ
Moog and keyboards, vocals