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Studio Concerto — first review

Andreas Thul has written a review of the studio recording of Jon Lord’s Concerto For Group and Orchestra which will be released on September 28. The review is in German. If you understand the language, you can read it in his blog. And if you don’t, you can always try your luck with the automated […]

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Souls having touched

While in Nashville working on the new Purple album, Ian Gillan spoke to Guitar International. The interview mostly evolved around the WhoCares project, with briefly touching Jon Lord’s memory at the end: Robert: With so many years of working with tremendous bands and creating great material was it difficult to pick the songs that would […]

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BCC news roundup

There seems to be a lot going on in the BCC camp these days, with PR campaign for the new album kicking into high gear and what not. So, instead of putting up a bunch of separate short news items we decided to consolidate them here. You can absolutely legally download for free (in exchange […]

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Glenn Hughes on Get Ready To Rock

Glenn Hughes is doing promotions for the upcoming BCC album Afterglow. On September 7 he gave an interview to Pete Feenstra for Get Ready To Rock. (watch inside)

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Hughes on Planet Rock

Glenn Hughes will appear on Planet Rock radio during Darren Redick’s show on Wednesday September 12th at 2:00PM (UK time). A new song Confessor from the upcoming album Afterglow will see the world premiere during the show. Planet Rock broadcasts online, worldwide withous restrictions. Thanks to Daniel Bengtsson for the info.

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Afterglow track by track

Black Country Communion has circulated a press release in which Glenn Hughes provides a track-by-track breakdown of their third album Afterglow: BIG TRAIN It’s very quirky and British-sounding. Jason Bonham is an incredible timekeeper. I love the way he provides the engine room on that song. THIS IS YOUR TIME Let’s give Jason Bonham a […]

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BCC new album teaser

Black Country Communion’s 3rd studio album will be called Afterglow and will be released on October 30, 2012. Pre-ordering will start on September 11 and will be available at BCCommunion.com.

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Machine Head and In Concert’72 on vinyl

In addition to the Machine Head 40th anniversary box set, EMI will be releasing on October 8 two more anniversary editions, both on vinyl: a remastered Machine Head and remixed In Concert’72. Here’s the rundown.

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ReMachined EPK

Powers That Be™ have released an electronic press kit for the Re-Machined tribute album. (watch inside)

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Machine Head 40th anniversary box set

Deep Purple (Overseas) and EMI have announced a 40th anniversary box set edition of the Machine Head, to be released on October 8, 2012 (in Europe, presumably). This five discs special edition will be accompanied with illustrated 60 page hardback booklet. Contents of the box set include: CD1: original album 2012 remaster CD2: 1997 remix […]

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