Deep Purple Archives

‘I Am Woman’ review: Helen Reddy biopic purrs, but can’t manage a roar

The Aussie music legend behind feminism's defining anthem sadly died last week

William Shatner covers ‘The Thrill Is Gone’ with Deep Purple’s Ritchie Blackmore

Appearing on his forthcoming blues cover album

Martin Birch’s best songs, from Black Sabbath to Fleetwood Mac and Iron Maiden

The legendary rock producer has died at the age of 71. RIP

Legendary Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath producer Martin Birch has died aged 71

Birch was known for his lengthy production stints with the likes of Iron Maiden.

Deep Purple – ‘Whoosh!’ review: rockers’ 21st record is stupidly fun and outrageously silly

This is music for the car stereo next time you're stuck in traffic on the M4 to Slough

Deep Purple return with triumphant new single ‘Throw My Bones’

The legendary rockers will release their 21st studio album in June

Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan: “Young artists should upset the previous generation and clear the decks”

Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan has shared his advice for how younger artists can share the same longevity as them – encouraging them to...

Deep Purple accountant jailed for six years for stealing over £2 million from the band

A former accountant for Deep Purple has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison for stealing £2.2million from the band, it has been...

Joe Lynn Turner cancels European tour following heart attack

Joe Lynn Turner has cancelled his upcoming European tour dates after suffering a heart attack last weekend. The former Deep Purple and Rainbow vocalist was...

Watch as Ritchie Blackmore plays first rock gig for 19 years

Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist had played folk music since 1997