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DEEP PURPLE Announces 'Machine Head: Super Deluxe Edition'

DEEP PURPLE unleashed one of the best guitar riffs since the invention of rock and roll with "Smoke On The Water", a song dubbed the "Beethoven's 5th of hard rock." Since its 1972 debut on "Machine Head", the song and the album have left an indelible mark on music, inspiring countless bands around t...

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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Guitarist STEVE MORSE Is Mourning Death Of His Wife

Former DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse is mourning the death of his wife. Janine Morse passed away on Sunday, February 4 after battling Stage 4 cancer for at least a couple of years. Her illness led to Steve's departure from DEEP PURPLE in 2022 after he took a hiatus to concentrate on taking care...

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ROSS THE BOSS On His Creative Relationship With JOEY DEMAIO: People Called Us 'The LENNON And MCCARTNEY Of Metal Songwriting'

In a recent interview with rob wog, former MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman reflected on the band's classic debut album, 1982's "Battle Hymns", saying, "It was the start of a lot of things. It was the start of a new vision, a new force in music called power metal." Asked if he knew MANOWAR...

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Watch: ROWAN ROBERTSON And DOOGIE WHITE Perform RAINBOW And DIO Classics In Bochnia, Poland

Guitarist Rowan Robertson (DIO) and singer Doogie White (RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MICHAEL SCHENKER) recently teamed up for a European tour during which they performed classic RAINBOW and DIO songs. The trek, which saw them backed by Francesco Caporaletti on bass and Alessio Palizzi on drums, kicke...

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ROGER GLOVER On DEEP PURPLE's Longevity: 'It's All About The Music'

In a new interview with Outlook India, DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover spoke about the band's longevity. He said: "We've actually stuck to our original intention of concentrating on the music. It's all about the music. Along the way, the digital world has invaded us, but we still record in exactly...

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Watch: ROWAN ROBERTSON And DOOGIE WHITE Perform RAINBOW And DIO Classics In Slovakia

Guitarist Rowan Robertson (DIO) and singer Doogie White (RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MICHAEL SCHENKER) have teamed up for a European tour during which they are performing classic RAINBOW and DIO songs. The trek, which sees them backed by Francesco Caporaletti on bass and Alessio Palizzi on drums, kic...

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LITA FORD On Her Approach To Lead Guitar Playing: 'Make Every Note Count'

In a new interview with Sweetwater's Nick Bowcott, Lita Ford, who got her start in THE RUNAWAYS at age 16 and stepped into her own as a solo artist in the 1980s, spoke about the evolution of her guitar playing. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have a, a tendency to write riffs and s...

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Watch: GLENN HUGHES And CHAD SMITH Perform DEEP PURPLE Classics In São Paulo, Brazil

According to Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, Glenn Hughes was joined by Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) during his performance last night (Saturday, November 11) at the VIP Station in São Paulo, Brazil. Smith played the DEEP PURPLE classics "Highway Star" and "Burn" with the former PURPL...

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GLENN HUGHES To Record New Solo Album In Summer Of 2024

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes was asked about his plans to write and record the long-awaited follow-up to his 2016 solo album "Resonate". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I am preparing to go in the studio next...

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RONNIE ROMERO Calls Out ADRIAN VANDENBERG For Not Telling 'The Truth' About End Of Their Working Relationship

In a new interview with Artists On Record Starring ADIKA Live!, Chilean-born singer Ronnie Romero (Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW) explained why he parted ways with VANDENBERG after recording only one album with the Adrian Vandenberg-led group, 2020's "2020". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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RONNIE ROMERO Says His Time With RAINBOW Is Over: 'I Don't Think That's My Place Anymore'

In a new interview with The Classic Rock Podcast, Chilean-born singer Ronnie Romero, who forged a formidable reputation over past few years with his work with Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW and Michael Schenker, among other projects, spoke about his desire to focus more on his solo career and establish...

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Watch: GLENN HUGHES Kicks Off 'Classic Deep Purple Live' U.K. Tour In Holmfirth

Legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes kicked off his 11-date "Glenn Hughes Performs Classic Deep Purple Live" U.K. tour on October 10 at Picturedrome in Holmfirth. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Last week, Hughes announced that he will perform DEEP PURPLE-only mater...

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GRAHAM BONNET Confirms He Was Once Approached About Possibly Joining BLACK SABBATH

In a new interview with the "Disturbing The Priest" podcast, legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, GRAHAM BONNET BAND) was asked if it's true that he was once approached by Tony Iommi about possibly joining BLACK SABBATH. He responded (as transcribed by B...

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GLENN HUGHES Announces Early 2024 'Classic Deep Purple Live' USA Tour

Glenn Hughes, the former bassist, and singer of DEEP PURPLE, known to millions as the "Voice Of Rock", Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, and the frontman for rock super group BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, has announced that he will be performing DEEP PURPLE-only material with his "Glenn Hughes Perform...

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RAINBOW's RONNIE ROMERO Is 'Very Disappointed' In How 'Certain Legendary Musicians' Behave On Social Media

In a new interview with Steve Mascord's WhiteLineFever TV, Ronnie Romero spoke about how deals with the online criticism he has received from fans of the various bands he has played with, including RAINBOW, MSG and VANDENBERG. The 41-year-old singer, who is originally from Chile but is now settled i...