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The Talking Gib’rish Tour

Ian Gillan will undertake an extensive spoken word tour of Britain in the spring of 2027, dubbed as the Talking Gib’rish Tour. And we mean extensive: 24 dates in a month, visiting many nooks and crannies of the island. The Talking Gib’rish Tour will offer fans a rare opportunity to hear behind-the-scenes stories from Ian […]

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Devious, but in a funny way

A third single Guilt Trippin’ from the upcoming album Splat! is upon us. [updated Jun 24]

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Three-quarters of one percent

Ian and Ian have appeared on the Rockonteurs podcast talking to Gary Kemp (of Spandau Ballet fame). It was a long conversation, and a very interesting one. Some stories we’ve heard before, others are new. Enjoy!

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NĂĽrnberg 1976 on vinyl

Rainbow Live in NĂĽrnberg 1976, recorded at the NĂĽrnberg Messezentrum Halle on September 28, 1976, will be released on vinyl on August 28, 2026. This is the first time this show will be available in analog format, and it completes the vinyl trifecta of Rainbow 1976 live releases: Köln/Cologne was released for the Record Store […]

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Before We Forget: A deep dive in Richmond

Books on the Rise are hosting a Jon Lord “Before We Forget” launch evening on Thursday 25th June at 7pm in Richmond, London TW10, UK. Author Naqvi Ovais will do a deep dive into the career and life of Jon Lord with his book ‘Before We Forget: A Work in Eight Movements’. Read more and […]

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Apocalypse from the bright side

Deep Purple appear on the cover of the Fireworks magazine issue #115 (summer 2026). There is a feature promised inside, with the obvious guess for it having something to do with the new album. The issue can be purchased via newsstand.co.uk. Meanwhile, the Sweden Rock Magazine also has a feature on the new release. It […]

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And no religion too

Deep Purple appear on the cover of the Classic Rock magazine issue of Summer 26 a.k.a. #355: They’ve sold more than 120 million albums and had a revolving door of official members. But in 2026, almost 60 years after their original incarnation, Deep Purple (Mark IX, if anyone really is counting) are back and firing […]

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Bizarre, philosophical, and deeply satirical

First reviews of Splat! started appearing in the press, both virtual and otherwise. Updated June 21 with Classic Rock review.

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A Purple specter haunting Europe

Deep Purple’s record company Edel has posted a short clip assembled from the behind-the-scenes footage from the set of Arrogant Boy and Diablo.

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All hail the harp

Deep Purple have started their 2026 tour in earnest on June 11 in Espoo, Finland. Both already released tracks from Splat! made a live debut. Spoilers ahead: full setlist.

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