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Star Trek actor William Shatner is releasing an all-star heavy metal album featuring Zakk Wylde, Ritchie Blackmore and more, because you try and tell him not to
By Matt Mills published
Captain Kirk is set to cover Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden and uncork some hard-hitting originals

How Ringo Starr, Isaac Asimov and the Devil inspired one of rock’s greatest ever drum solos
By Geoff Barton published
The sci-fi inspired Deep Purple song that became the benchmark for rock drum solos

Deep Purple announce one-off show at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall
By Fraser Lewry published
Deep Purple are to return to the scene of their Concerto For Group And Orchestra live album

Steve Morse endured school woes, dodgy gear and jazz snobbery, but knew he could make it as a guitarist
By Nick Shilton published
The ex Deep Purple member recalls how he got started in music, and beginning to write Kansas-style songs – long before he accidentally joined them

Ian Gillan on getting older, losing his vision, and his unexpected new collaboration
By Dave Everley published
His pole vaulting days may be behind him, but even at the age of 80, Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan is still in demand

From Sleep Token breaking records to Xenomorphs rocking out to Tool, these are the 11 metal songs that defined 2025
By Merlin Alderslade published
Whether topping charts or going viral, metal made a big impact in 2025 - here's the proof

From Max levitating via Kate Bush to Eddie Munson shredding Metallica, a guide to the very best Stranger Things needle drops
By Perran Helyes published
As we head towards the grand finale, here are the coolest, the funniest and the most emotional needle drops from Stranger Things so far

According to Glenn Hughes and Slayer's Kerry King, the rock and metal talent pool is drying up
By Stef Lach published
Former Deep Purple man Glenn Hughes and Slayer's Kerry King can't name any new rock or metal artists that excite them
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