Deep Purple News

Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan isn't surprised Britain's heavy rock icons have never been honoured with knighthoods and royal accolades, because he and his peers refuse to rub shoulders with "the right people". The rocker reveals he has never come close to becoming Sir Ian and he doesn't expect a Sir Ozzy, a Sir Geezer or a Sir Robert Plant any ... (more)

For those about to rock... ; THE BIG INTERVIEW David CoverdaleWhen Whitesnake's David Coverdale arrives in Nottingham this weekend for a show at the... For those about to rock... ; THE BIG INTERVIEW David CoverdaleWhen Whitesnake's David Coverdale arrives in Nottingham this weekend for a show at the Capital FM Arena with Journey and Thunder, he'll ... (more)

Deep Purple star Ian Gillan is seeking out top tips from the world's leading science and theology minds as he ponders the meaning of life - and death - in a deep new book.

Deep Purple's new studio project Now What?! features an overt tribute to Jon Lord in the touching, waltz-timed "Above and Beyond." But it's not the only moment that reminds Ian Paice of the band's late founding keyboardist.

A school for creative arts aimed at children as young as four is to be set up by staff at SIR PAUL McCARTNEY's education academy.

Dancer and the Moon is the upcoming 8th studio album from Blackmore's Night. The album features the revered Ritchie Blackmore on guitars, mandolin, bass, renaissance drums, and tambourine while the elegant Candice Night does all the vocals and plays the penny whistle.

At 1 p.m. EST today , Deep Purple premiered the music video for "Vincent Price," a track off their new album, Now What?! , which was released April 30 in North America via Ear Music.

Iconic axeman Ritchie Blackmore and his Blackmore's Night outfit have officially released a new single "The Moon Is Shining " from their upcoming studio release "Dancer and the Moon," Blabbermouth reports.

Iconic axeman Ritchie Blackmore and his Blackmore's Night outfit have officially released a new single "The Moon Is Shining " from their upcoming studio release "Dancer and the Moon," Blabbermouth reports.

Ian Gillan is the legendary charismatic frontman for one of the greatest bands in rock and roll history.

Leo Irwin had never passed his driving test or owned a full licence but had already totted up points for various motoring offences Yoan Gouffran insisted that his goal against Queens Park Rangers was "for the fans" after writing his name into Newcastle United's history books Heavy rock lovers are in for a treat next week in Newcastle as Whitesnake, ... (more)

Howard Kaylan has stories to tell: He was playing with Frank Zappa in the burning building famously recounted in Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water." Along with lifelong musical partner Mark Volman, he provided the soaring harmonies that made "Hungry Heart" Bruce Springsteen's first smash hit.

The Fender Custom Shop is paying tribute to the "anvil" used to forge one of the greatest guitar riffs in rock history, the one from Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water," with its limited-edition Fender Custom Shop Ritchie Blackmore Tribute Stratocaster.

With the sad demise of Jon Lord I would not have believed that Purple could continue never mind return with a monster of an album that readily deserves the initial chart placing in the top twenty but this album, their first for eight years, is superb.

If you have any doubt who the greatest singer in the history of metal, heck, maybe in the history of rock 'n' roll is, just pop this DVD into your player and fast forward to the second song.

Deep Purple have their highest charting album in 26 years in the U.K. with Now What?! The album debuts at 19, their best since 1987's The House of Blue Light went to number 10.

PanARMENIAN.Net - Worldview Entertainment has acquired the U.S. rights to Benicio Del Toro 's upcoming drama "Jimmy P." The film will have its world premiere in competition at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

The band have unveiled 'Conquistador' as the second cut to be previewed from their forthcoming new album Love, Lust, Faith and Dreams.

PanARMENIAN.Net - Reese Witherspoon is in talks to join Keanu Reeves in Wayfare Entertainment's sci-fi love story "Passengers", TheWrap said.

Zena Hawley talks to Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale ahead of his latest tour which brings him to the East Midlands YOU might expect a man from Yorkshire to be quite outspoken on the topics of the day and David Coverdale is no exception.