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Deep Purple Announce New Album Release Date

Dave Swanson — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:59:59 +0000

Though recently snubbed by the powers-that-be at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, the mighty Deep Purple are rolling full speed ahead and have announced new details concerning their long awaited new album. Their 19th studio album will see the light of day on April 30, 2013. It is being released by the German based label earMUSIC. The band's last studio effort dates back to 2005's 'Rapture Of The Deep' so this is a long time coming.

Ritchie Blackmore 'Couldn't Care Less' If Deep Purple Make Hall of Fame

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 03:59:41 +0000

After years of being completely overlooked by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, pioneering hard rockers Deep Purple received word last week that they are among the nominees this year. But if you're hoping for an epic reunion jam on 'Highway Star' at this year's ceremony, not so fast -- in a new interview, former Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore says he has no interest in whether the band is inducted or not.

Led Zeppelin, Queen, Deep Purple Stars Join Forces for 'Sunflower Jam' Benefit Show

Chad Childers — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:19:18 +0000

Start making travel plans for Sept. 16, as London’s Royal Albert Hall will play host to the 2012 edition of the Sunflower Jam. The event is a night filled with music performances that will be hosted by actor Jeremy Irons. Iron Maiden‘s Bruce Dickinson, Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice, and Queen‘s Brian May will [...]

Frank Zappa Burns Down The House

Mark Roberts — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:34:06 +0000

On this date December 3rd 1971 The Montreux Casino in Switzerland burned down when Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention were performing in concert. Deep Purple later recorded the song “Smoke On The Water” about the incident. Here’s Deep Purple live from Montreux.