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DEEP PURPLE: Thirteen New Songs 'All But Finished Except For Vocals'

Legendary British hard rockers DEEP PURPLE entered a Nashville, Tennesse studio on January 28 to begin work on their follow-up to 2013's "Now What?!" album. The CD is once again being helmed by Bob Ezrin, who has previously worked with KISS, PINK FLOYD, PETER GABRIEL, ALICE COOPER and KANSAS, among...

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Video: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE Classics With TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN

Fan-filmed video footage of Joe Lynn Turner's (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) February 27 performance at Revolutions Bar & Music Hall in Amityville, New York can be seen below. Playing guitar in Joe's band for the show was TRIXTER's Steve Brown. Turner recently slammed Ritchie Blackmore...

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LORDS OF BLACK Feat. New RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO: 'Merciless' Video Premiere

The official video for the song "Merciless" from melodic progressive metal masters LORDS OF BLACK can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's second album, "II", which will be released on March 18 via Frontiers Music Srl. LORDS OF BLACK is the band formed by world-class singer Ronnie Romer...

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RAINBOW's 'Monsters Of Rock - Live At Donington 1980' DVD + CD Due In April

On April 22, Eagle Rock Entertainment release "Monsters Of Rock - Live At Donington 1980" by RAINBOW on DVD + CD format. The DVD contains all the surviving footage from the show and this release marks the first time that the audio from the show has been available as a full-length standalone CD. "Mon...

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GLENN HUGHES Is Still Hoping To Perform With DEEP PURPLE At ROCK HALL Induction

Former DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes spoke to Billboard.com about the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and the controversy surrounding guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's decision to sit out the ceremony because the current touring configuration of the band refuses...

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JOE LYNN TURNER: 'I'm Scratching My Head' About RITCHIE BLACKMORE's New RAINBOW

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner says that he is still "scratching [his] head" about why Ritchie Blackmore has chosen to go out and perform the two bands' classic material with a new group musicians instead of reforming RAINBOW with a more "authentic" lineup. Turner — who fronte...

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JOE LYNN TURNER's 'Street Of Dreams - Boston 1985' Live Album To Be Released

In a career that spans nearly 30 years and includes over 60 album credits, Joe Lynn Turner remains one of rock and roll's most distinctive, soulful and expressive vocalists. Best known for his work with hard rock band RAINBOW, during his career, Turner fronted pop rock band FANDANGO, and had stints...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Undergoes Surgery

Legendary hard rock guitar pioneer Ritchie Blackmore (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) underwent an operation in February due to an excess of uric acid buildup in his finger joint. He will be unable to play for about a month but this will have no effect on the upcoming shows this summer. The pictures below sho...

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LORDS OF BLACK Feat. New RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO: 'Ghost Of You' Song Available For Streaming

"Ghost Of You", a brand new song from melodic progressive metal masters LORDS OF BLACK, can be streamed below. The song is taken from the band's second album, "II", which will be released on March 18 via Frontiers Music Srl. LORDS OF BLACK is the band formed by world-class singer Ronnie Romero, reno...

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JOE LYNN TURNER On DEEP PURPLE's ROCK HALL Controversy: 'They're All Acting Like Children'

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner has once again commented on Ritchie Blackmore's decision to go out and perform the two bands' classic material with a new group musicians instead of reforming RAINBOW with a more "authentic" lineup. Blackmore, 70, quit rock and roll in 1997 to fo...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Explains Decision To Hire New Musicians For RAINBOW Comeback

Legendary hard rock guitar pioneer Ritchie Blackmore (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) spoke to Dutch magazine Aardschok about his decision to enlist a new group of musicians to help him perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE classics at three European shows this summer. Blackmore will be joined at the gigs by LORDS...

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LITA FORD: TONY IOMMI 'Will Always Be A Superhero In My Mind'

In a brand new radio interview with radio DJ Eddie Winters, '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford opened up about what she has described in her newly released memoir as an abusive relationship with BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi. The former RUNAWAYS member said (hear audio below): "Tony Iommi was my id...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Blasts RITCHIE BLACKMORE's RAINBOW Comeback: 'The Fans Deserve Better Than A Cover Band'

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner has blasted Ritchie Blackmore for going out and performing the two bands' classic material with a new group musicians, explaining that "the fans deserve better than a cover band." Blackmore, 70, quit rock and roll in 1997 to form a medieval folk...

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IAN GILLAN Defends DEEP PURPLE's Decision To Only Perform With Current Lineup At ROCK HALL Induction

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has defended the band's decision to only perform with the group's current lineup at the upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, explaining that "there is no slight intended nor any desire to upset anyone" with this move. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction c...

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DEEP PURPLE Is 'Unwilling' To Perform With RITCHIE BLACKMORE At ROCK HALL Induction

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame president and CEO Joel Peresman has denied that former DEEP PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has been "banned" from attending the band's Rock Hall induction ceremony, insisting that Ritchie "is invited to come enjoy the evening and accept the award." Blackmore claimed in...