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Archive for March, 2016



Hughes on Talking Metal

Latest episode of Talking Metal Digital podcast has a lengthy interview with Glenn Hughes. Never being shy of making bold statements, he said that if Burn had not been as successful as it was, Deep Purple’s RnR Hall of Fame induction would never happen. He also mentioned that he is going to the studio in […]

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Mario Lanza in a rock context

A 2002 vintage interview with Ronnie James Dio, recorded during his joint tour with Deep Purple and Scorpions. He talks about importance of classical music in his upbringing and how him and Blackmore first connected through their love for J.S.Bach. (watch inside)

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Live at Donington 1980

Edel will release Rainbow Monsters of Rock – Live at Donington 1980 on April 22. It will come as a CD+DVD set in a jewel box and as a digital download. The CD will cover complete performance, while DVD will include 30 minutes of the conclusion of the show as this is all the footage […]

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Hughes will show up and wants to sing

With all this RnR Hall of Fame hoopla, looks like Deep Purple are getting more coverage by the likes of Billboard and Rolling Stone than in the previous 25 years combined. Billboard has some quotes from Glenn Hughes clarifying that he indeed will be attending the induction ceremony (in case anybody had any doubts): All […]

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Return to Montreux

On Saturday, July 16, Deep Purple will once again headline Montreux Jazz Festival, which celebrates this year its 50th anniversary. Festival tickets go on sale April 15, with full festival schedule to be announced the day before.

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Not enough money!

A 1992 vintage interview with Ian Gillan recorded during his tour of Brazil. (watch inside)

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