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Watch: DEEP PURPLE Joined By Violinist LIDIA BAICH On Stage In Vienna

Austrian violinist Lidia Baich joined legendary rockers DEEP PURPLE on stage during their October 5 concert at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria to perform the band's classic song "Perfect Strangers". Fan-filmed video of her appearance can be seen below. Widely regarded as one of the most versati...

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KID ROCK Announces Christian Music Album 'Halfway To Jesus', Shares First Single 'James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)'

Kid Rock will release a new Christian music album titled "Halfway To Jesus" on October 17. The official music video for the LP's first single, "James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)", can be seen below. The clip, which was filmed at Kid Rock's Honky Tonk in Nashville, is dedicated to Rock's longtime keyboard p...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Explains Why He Decided To Call His 2027 U.K. Spoken-Word Tour 'Talking Gib'rish'

In a new interview with The Strange Brew podcast, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan spoke about his upcoming "Talking Gib'rish" tour. Set to take place in the spring 2027 in the United Kingdom, this very special series of live speaking events will allow audiences to hear personal stories from Ian's rema...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says His Onstage Reunion With DEEP PURPLE Went Down Like He 'Just Invented The Cure For Cancer': 'The People Went Nuts'

In the first part of an exclusive 13-part interview series with Now Spinning magazine editor-in-chief Phil Aston, Ritchie Blackmore reflected on his reunion with DEEP PURPLE for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert on August 12 at the Northwell at Jones Beac...

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IAN GILLAN On Secret To Making 'Timeless' Music With DEEP PURPLE: 'If You Are True To Yourself, I Think You Stand A Chance'

In a new interview with Bulgaria's Z-Rock, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan was asked to name "the secret to creating music that remains timeless and continues to inspire new fans across generations". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the only answer I can give you, and I can't...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN On Reunion With RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'It Was Lovely. It Was Fantastic.'

In a new interview with Joann Butler In Studio With..., DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan reflected on Ritchie Blackmore's reunion with DEEP PURPLE for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert on August 12 at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'I Will Never Stop Extending The Olive Branch' To YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto spoke about how Ritchie Blackmore's recent onstage reunion with DEEP PURPLE gave him hope that he can rebuild his personal relationship with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmstee...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE On Onstage Reunion With DEEP PURPLE: It Was A 'Very Moving' And 'Emotional Moment'

Ritchie Blackmore joined DEEP PURPLE on stage for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert on August 12 at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. The 81-year-old guitarist, who last played with DEEP PURPLE in 1993, came up for a rendition of...

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Watch: RITCHIE BLACKMORE Performs With DEEP PURPLE For First Time In 33 Years

Ritchie Blackmore joined DEEP PURPLE on stage for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert Wednesday night (August 12) at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. The 81-year-old guitarist, who last played with DEEP PURPLE in 1993, came up for...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says He Will Perform With DEEP PURPLE For First Time In More Than Three Decades

Ritchie Blackmore will join DEEP PURPLE on stage for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert Wednesday night (August 12) at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. The 81-year-old guitarist, who last played with DEEP PURPLE in 1993, revealed...

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RONNIE ROMERO Says A.I. Is 'An Incredible Tool' But 'Technology Will Never Be Able To Completely Replace The Human Element'

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, has weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmon...

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10CC Announces 2027 'And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour'

Following this year's sell-out tour — with a finale at London's Royal Albert Hall that sold-out seven months in advance — 10CC will embark on "And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour" in March 2027. This follows some of the strongest reviews of the band's live career, including a glowing notice from T...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Names His Favorite Guitar Players Of All Time

In a new interview with Jon Chang of YSOLIFE, a leading music media platform based in Taiwan, MEGADETH guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine was asked to name his favorite guitar player of all time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "European guitar players, there's so many really fast-p...

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KID ROCK Says It's 'Awesome' Having His 'Buddy' DONALD TRUMP Running The World: 'I Enjoy Having A Front-Row Seat To The Greatest S*** Show On Earth'

Kid Rock has opened up about his "friendship" with U.S. president Donald Trump during an interview with Sky News Australia host Paul Murray as part of Murray's upcoming one-hour travelogue documentary "Trump's America: 250 Years In The Making". The U.S. country-rocker, whose real name is real name B...

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DEEP PURPLE Shares New Single 'Guilt Trippin'' From Upcoming 'Splat!' Album

British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have shared a new single, "Guilt Trippin'" — just days ahead of the worldwide release of their highly anticipated new studio album "Splat!" on July 3 via earMUSIC. What begins with a deceptively gentle piano intro soon bursts into one of "Splat!"'s most unpredic...