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DEEP PURPLE Has No Plans To Retire: 'We've Got A Bit To Go Yet,' Says IAN GILLAN
Three years after launching what DEEP PURPLE considered to be an extended farewell tour dubbed "The Long Goodbye", singer Ian Gillan has told Cleveland.com in a new interview that he and his bandmates no longer have definitive plans to retire. "I think a few years ago there was some kind of effort f...August 4, 2020
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Whoosh!
Depending on which generational camp you may fall into, DEEP PURPLE might be a household name. The band is absolutely legendary, and rightfully so. After establishing a psychedelic rock sound, the band's format morphed into something significantly heavier, helping to create heavy metal's template. O...August 3, 2020
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Watch METALLICA's Entire 2000 Concert In Dallas
METALLICA has posted another video as part of its new concert series, "#MetallicaMondays", where the band is streaming a complete live show for fans on the group's YouTube channel and on Facebook every week. The latest concert to be shared was recorded exactly 20 years ago, on frontman James Hetfiel...August 3, 2020
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DEEP PURPLE: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Whoosh!' Album
Legendary rockers DEEP PURPLE will release their new album, "Whoosh!", on August 7 via earMUSIC. The LP was once again helmed by Canadian producer Bob Ezrin (KISS, PINK FLOYD, ALICE COOPER),who also worked on the band's last two studio albums, 2017's "Infinite" and 2013's "Now What?!" Together they...August 3, 2020
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Loves Singing 'Smoke On The Water': 'It's Like A Congregational Euphoria'
In a new interview with Greg Prato of Songfacts, DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan was asked what the "few red lights and a few old beds" are that he sings about in the band's classic song "Smoke On The Water". He responded: "That's the hotel we moved into — the Grand Hotel — after the casino burned d...August 3, 2020
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ALICE COOPER On How He Goes About Putting Together A Live Show: 'The Lyrics Tell Me What's Going To Happen On Stage'
In a recent interview with Italy's Radio Freccia, legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke about how he goes about putting together a live show in 2020. He said (see video below): "I think that anybody can buy a show — you can go out and buy the lights, you can buy the explosives, you can buy all this. B...August 2, 2020
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ALCATRAZZ: Music Video For 'Born Innocent' Title Track
The official music video for "Born Innocent", the title track of the new album from the hard-hitting, melodic heavy metal band ALCATRAZZ, can be seen below. The LP was released on July 31 via Silver Lining Music. Alongside the unique vocal prowess and range of star frontman and founding member Graha...August 2, 2020
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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Greatest Hits' To Be Released On Vinyl In September
On September 25, GUNS N' ROSES' 2004, multi-platinum best-of compilation "Greatest Hits" (Geffen/UMe) will be released on vinyl for the first time. Previously only available digitally and on CD, "Greatest Hits" will be pressed as a 2LP set on 180gram audiophile black vinyl, a 2LP set on silver color...July 31, 2020
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE Unboxes 'Whoosh!' Box Set (Video)
Legendary rockers DEEP PURPLE will release their new album, "Whoosh!", on August 7 via earMUSIC. The LP was once again helmed by Canadian producer Bob Ezrin (KISS, PINK FLOYD, ALICE COOPER),who also worked on the band's last two studio albums, 2017's "Infinite" and 2013's "Now What?!" Together they...July 29, 2020
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DEEP PURPLE's ROGER GLOVER: 'Every Album Is Potentially Our Last Album'
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover spoke to Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station about the band's upcoming album, "Whoosh!", which will be released on August 7 via earMUSIC. The follow-up to 2017's "Infinite" was originally due in June but was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic which is s...July 28, 2020
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Born Innocent
ALCATRAZZ has returned after years of silence. Sure, they've reared their ugly heads occasionally for live performances, but it's been over 30 years since the renowned act released their last album. For many, they're a footnote in metal history for being a starting point for shred god Yngwie Malmste...July 27, 2020
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New JIMI HENDRIX E-Commerce Store Launched By Sony Music Entertainment's The Thread Shop
The Thread Shop, the merchandising division of Sony Music Entertainment, in partnership with Authentic Hendrix LLC and Experience Hendrix L.L.C., has launched an online Jimi Hendrix store, offering exclusive, authorized merchandise of the legendary artist worldwide. This launch is a result of an agr...July 24, 2020
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ALICE COOPER Says 'Detroit Stories' Album is Still 'Being Polished': 'It's 99 Percent Done'
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke to Cleveland.com about the status of his new album, "Detroit Stories". The LP, which is once again being produced by Cooper's longtime collaborator Bob Ezrin, features contributions by such Michigan talent as the MC5's Wayne Kramer, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD's Mark Farn...July 23, 2020
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THE ROLLING STONES Unveil Previously Unreleased Song 'Scarlet' Featuring JIMMY PAGE
Another prized jewel in THE ROLLING STONES' unmatched catalog will be restored to its full glory and more with the September 4 multi-format release of their 1973 classic "Goats Head Soup". The album will be available in multiple configurations, including four-disc CD and vinyl box set editions, with...July 22, 2020
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QUEEN's 'Greatest Hits' Spends 55 Weeks At No. 1 On Billboard's Catalog Albums Chart
According to Billboard, QUEEN's "Greatest Hits" has spent 55 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Catalog Albums chart. The Catalog Albums chart ranks the most popular catalog albums of the week in the U.S. Catalog albums are generally titles that are at least 18 months old — or holiday albums in their sec...July 21, 2020
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