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Deep Purple announce US tour with Kansas and Jefferson Starship
By Fraser Lewry published
Deep Purple's North American tour dates are the band's first on the continent since 2024's = 1 More Time Tour

The frazzled story of Captain Beyond, the stoner rock supergroup crushed by the music business
By Ken McIntyre published
"They did everything they could to destroy us. That's why we're like this secret, cult band."

In crisis, Deep Purple combined two high-profile figures to create an anti-censorship classic
By Neil Jeffries published
The story of a song that merged Mary Whitehouse's infamous clean-up campaign with tensions caused by Ritchie Blackmore

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
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