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Exclusive Video Premiere: Heaven & Earth's Live Performance of "Victorious"

Tue, June 18 2013 4:49pm - Source: ArtistDirect

ARTISTdirect.com wants you to feel like you were at Heaven & Earth 's album release party for Dig , held at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on April 10, 2013.

Graded on a Curve: Black Sabbath, 13

Tue, June 18 2013 12:42pm - Source: The Vinyl District

With 13, three-fourths of the original Black Sabbath has reunited under the guidance of career-savior-as-producer Rick Rubin.

Exclusive Interview: White Wizzard’s Jon Leon Clears the Air

Fri, June 14 2013 7:28pm - Source: Metal Sucks

The history of White Wizzard has been so rife with member changes that the band's lineup at any given time has become a running joke of sorts, a wound that's all too easy for snarky Internet dicks like us to rub salt in.

Blackmore’s Night – Dancer and the Moon (2013)

Fri, June 14 2013 2:51pm - Source: Something Else!

For those Deep Purple and Rainbow fans who've struggled to come to grips with Ritchie Blackmore's turn toward ren-faire folkism with Blackmore's Night, Dancer and the Moon might just provide the perfect entry point.

Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History Of Metal by Jon Wiederhorn & Katherine Turman

Fri, June 14 2013 7:51am - Source: The Ripple Effect

I really wanted to give this book a glowing review.

‘It would be like a circus’: Ian Gillan says he turned down millions to do multi-era Deep Purple reunion

Thu, June 13 2013 12:48pm - Source: Something Else!

Over its lengthy history, the Deep Purple lineup has boasted a number huge stars — including David Coverdale, Joe Lynn Turner, Glenn Hughes and, of course, Ritchie Blackmore.

AND BANDS : FRANK ZAPPA AND THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION

Tue, June 11 2013 3:46pm - Source: Star Maker Machine

OK, guys, I'm playing with you today, but you probably knew that.

Doogie White & La Paz - The Dark And The Light

Wed, June 05 2013 7:08pm - Source: The Ripple Effect

Classic deep purple homage in the opening track.

‘We did what inspired us’: Bob Ezrin on creating a throwback triumph with Deep Purple

Wed, June 05 2013 1:01pm - Source: Something Else!

For producer Bob Ezrin, who's worked on signature recordings with Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Alice Cooper and countless others, working with Deep Purple meant a chance to return to rock's rebel ways.

Deep Purple - Now What?!

Tue, June 04 2013 11:18am - Source: The Quietus

This was 1971, at Belle Vue King's Hall, Manchester.

DUBSTEP: JUNE

Tue, June 04 2013 11:11am - Source: Mixmag

Two tracks in and we thought we had this sussed: trap beats, a bit of wobble, some dirty Dutch synth squiggles... well delivered, sure, but exactly what we'd expect from a US music veteran taking a dip into dubstep: fun but hardly inspiring.

Bonafide To Release Live DVD 'Messin In Wales - Live at Hard Rock Hell 2012'

Mon, June 03 2013 3:05pm - Source: Stereoboard

In December 2012 Bonafide played the last show on their 'Ultimate Rebel Tour', their most successful UK tour to date, and as you have probably guessed by this DVD launch announcement, the cameras were rolling. 120 decibel of pure Rock n Roll debauchery on the Main stage at the sixth annual Hard Rock Hell Festival.

‘We had no stress, no time constraint’: Leaving the road sparked Deep Purple’s muse on Now What?!

Sun, June 02 2013 5:24pm - Source: Something Else!

Deep Purple's return to form was sparked by a rare period of downtime for the always-touring group, something that gave them an opportunity to reconnect with their muse — without the pressures of a deadline.

Best of May 2013: The Band, Deep Purple, the Beatles, Toto, Steve Hackett/Ray Wilson, John Frusciante

Sat, June 01 2013 9:23pm - Source: Something Else!

May was dominated by both the Band and the Beatles — two titans of the 1960s whose legacies continue to intrigue and delight successive generations of music aficionados.

Big Wheel Stunt Show - Wonderful Life

Sat, May 25 2013 7:47am - Source: The Ripple Effect

I have been instructed to hide the physical CD and sleeve of Big Wheel Stunt Show's 2012 eleven track album, Wonderful Life, from my oldest daughter.

‘It was just absolutely wonderful’: Ian Paice on how Jon Lord impacted Deep Purple’s Now What?!

Thu, May 23 2013 3:07pm - Source: Something Else!

Deep Purple's new studio project Now What?! features an overt tribute to Jon Lord in the touching, waltz-timed "Above and Beyond."

Kerrang! Magazine 22/05/13

Tue, May 21 2013 12:53pm - Source: Kerrang! - UK

So much more than just words, lyrics are at the heart of music.

New Music Monday: Blackfield, Steve Hackett and Ray Wilson, the National, Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa

Mon, May 20 2013 3:03pm - Source: Something Else!

A trio of collaborations top the New Music Monday offerings, including eruptive vocalist Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa, Bob James and David Sanborn and a pair of Genesis alumni — who offer a new take on one of the band's classic tracks.

‘A jumble of jamming and endless racket’: Ian Gillan on his humble beginnings with Deep Purple

Sat, May 18 2013 5:00pm - Source: Something Else!

Ian Gillan, fresh off a triumphal return in Now What?! with Deep Purple, looks back at his lengthy career — beginning with his very first appearance with the band.

Zoo Story: Y.N.RichKids Go Hard in the Finger Paint

Fri, May 17 2013 5:23am - Source: Consequence of Sound

Ian Gilliam of Deep Purple once wrote a little note that explains why Y.N.RichKids are so remarkable right now.

My Favorite Metal Guitar Solo, by Anciients Guitarist Chris Dyck

Thu, May 16 2013 9:10pm - Source: Metal Sucks

So I am supposed to be talking about my favorite guitar solo here.

Ronnie James Dio Remembered by His Widow Wendy Three Years After His Death

Thu, May 16 2013 7:43pm - Source: Noisecreep

Today (May 16) marks the third anniversary of Ronnie James Dio's death.

Something Else! Interview: Steve Morse of Deep Purple

Wed, May 15 2013 3:22pm - Source: Something Else!

Guitarist Steve Morse joined us as Deep Purple released both deluxe and vinyl editions of their new album Now What?!, a comeback which has already topped the charts in four countries — and gone Top 20 in 13 more.

Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe Talks Las Vegas Residency, New Sixx: A.M., Leica Photo Blog, and More

Mon, May 13 2013 2:34pm - Source: ArtistDirect

A.M. remains one of the greatest rock stars ever in terms of presence, performance, and panache.

Rainbow – Live in Munich 1977 (2013)

Wed, May 08 2013 1:37pm - Source: Something Else!

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.

Nick Drake - Bryter Later (reissue)

Tue, May 07 2013 2:17pm - Source: The Quietus

On the release of Bryter Layter in 1970, the agoraphobic Nick Drake put the nails in the album's coffin by failing to accompany it with any publicity - or indeed barely any live performance.

Daft Punk's 'Get Lucky' remains Official UK Number One single for second week

Sun, May 05 2013 7:05pm - Source: NME

Daft Punk 's 'Get Lucky' has remained at the top of the Official UK Singles Chart for a second consecutive week.

Flashback: Deep Purple Parts With Ritchie Blackmore After Meltdown

Thu, May 02 2013 5:10pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Deep Purple were on the verge of a complete meltdown when their 25th anniversary tour reached England in November of 1993.

Best of April 2013: Deep Purple, Steven Wilson, Todd Rundgren, Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Black Sabbath

Wed, May 01 2013 2:25pm - Source: Something Else!

The monthly readers poll for April 2013 is dominated by Fab Four-related stuff — though, ultimately, Deep Purple's terrific new effort topped the newest Something Else! list.

DJ Muggs - Bass for Your Face

Wed, May 01 2013 9:53am - Source: Drowned In Sound

In an interview this year with XXL , veteran producer DJ Muggs explained his affinity for dubstep.

New Music Monday: Deep Purple, Marc Ribot, Iggy Pop, Tom Keifer, Spin Doctors, Rainbow, Ugly Kid Joe

Mon, April 29 2013 11:48am - Source: Something Else!

There's also slamming product from the classic Ritchie Blackmore-Ronnie James Dio-Cozy Powell lineup of Rainbow, fresh Ugly Kid Joe and a long-awaited solo effort from Cinderella's Tom Keifer.

Album: Deep Purple, Now What?! (Earmusic)

Sat, April 27 2013 5:43pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Always the bronze medallists in the 1970s hard rock Olympics, lagging behind Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath in the critical stakes, they've carried on plugging away ever since.

‘Still room to bring in new music’: Deep Purple balances performing Now What?! with classics

Sat, April 27 2013 12:44pm - Source: Something Else!

Deep Purple purposely kept its new music under wraps , in order to create more buzz around the forthcoming album Now What?!

Exclusive stream: Captain Beyond, “Dancing Madly Backwards [On a Sea of Air]” from Live in Texas (2013)

Fri, April 26 2013 3:43pm - Source: Something Else!

Originally only available as a hand-made fan-club item, Captain Beyond's 1973 concert with King Crimson became something of a legend — a poorly heard, pieced-together legend.

Purson - The Circle & The Blue Door

Thu, April 25 2013 8:37am - Source: Drowned In Sound

Some people out there think it possible, at least, that Purson are going to be big.

Jeff Buckley, the new Uncut, and his first UK interview…

Wed, April 24 2013 11:10pm - Source: Uncut.co.uk

The new issue of Uncut arrives in UK shops on Thursday, though perhaps a few subscribers, with a prevailing wind, might have already received their copies.

‘Write music, rather than songs’: Ian Gillan on Deep Purple’s breakthrough moment with Now What?!

Sat, February 22 2014 6:24am - Source: Something Else!

Deep Purple has returned with one of its most complete recordings in recent memory, and it all began when Ian Gillan and Co. were discussing whether they should even attempt a studio effort like Now What?!

Interview: Matt Tuck of Bullet for My Valentine and Lzzy Hale of Halestorm

Mon, April 22 2013 2:45pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Bullet for My Valentine and Halestorm joining forces on the same bill is something like a modern day Clash of the Titans.

Record Store Day Heavy Metal Guide

Fri, April 19 2013 5:00pm - Source: Noisecreep

If you're as big a vinyl fiend as the rest of here at Noisecreep, you are more than likely primed and ready for tomorrow, April 20th; also known as Record Store Day. The past few years have seen this event swell to outrageous proportions.

Scott Ian Is Happy Public Enemy Is Getting Into R-N-R Hall of Fame, But Thinks KISS Should Have Been in First

Thu, April 18 2013 9:42pm - Source: Noisecreep

Public Enemy will be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week and one person who definitely feels the group deserves the honor is Anthrax's Scott Ian. "In 1986, '87 and '88, Public Enemy was my favorite band on the planet," he says.

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