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Captain Beyond group portrait
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."

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Deep Purple circa 1972
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

Tracks & Singles
Zakk Wylde, William Shatner and 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

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Deep Purple posing for a photograph in the early 1970s
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

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Deep Purple studio portrait
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

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 20: Steve Morse of Dixie Dregs performs at Variety Playhouse on April 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
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

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Ian Gillan wearing sunglasses
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

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A collage of some of the metal artists who defined this year, including Ghost and Sleep Token
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

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Eddie Munson on his guitar, Max levitating and Suzie singing
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

Films & TV Shows
Composite image of Glenn Hughes and Kerry King
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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