Goldmine magazine puts the upcoming remix of Rapture of the Deep on their list of essential 2025 anniversary reissues.
When you think about classic era recording acts that, to this day, continue to fuel their fire, and are continually respected and supported by the music consumer public — Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan, and others come immediately to mind. But just as much, Deep Purple continues to keep their flame lit in the modern day, and it’s shown most recently with their most current studio effort, =1. Since the turn of the century, Deep Purple has been pushing out new material (whether new or archival live recordings, or new studio albums), having released over two dozen collectively since we entered the new millennium. All of the band’s recordings, since 2000, have seemingly fared extremely well, and many are regarded and praised as ‘modern classics’ by a worldwide Deep Purple fandom — Rapture of the Deep is one of those albums. Originally released on October 24, 2005, on the EDEL label, the album resides as the 18th studio album by the classic rock icons. It is laced with lush, hard progressive rock goodness and may very well be the band’s most acclaimed 21st-century album. It has received over a dozen reissues since its original release, indicating the great commercial desire for this record. Several variants of releases have graced this album over its 20-year run, but none will quite match the upcoming 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of the original recording.
Not that most of our readership needs much further persuasion, but you can read more accolades in Goldmine.
Different Stages Radio talking with Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee – The Voice Of Rock – Glenn Hughes about his first solo album in 9 years ‘Chosen’ arriving September 5, 2025 on Frontiers Music SRL, 2025 Fall tour, Mötley Crüe, Black Country Communion, California Breed, Trapeze, Gary Moore, Tommy Bolin, Ozzy Osbourne, 2026 tour plans, future projects/goals and much more!
In episode 199 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with legendary bassist and vocalist Glenn Hughes. In their conversation Glenn tells us about his new album “Chosen” which will be released September 5th, and the guys in his band.
Glenn describes his basses and gear, Orange basses and amps and Nash basses.
Glenn talks about how he maintains his voice at the age of 74.
Glenn talks what brought him to the bass in the first place and his influences for not only bass but for voice as well.
Glenn describes being in Deep Purple at the height of their fame and working with Ritchie Blackmore as well as Tony Iommi, Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa, and recently Steve Vai and Joe Satriani.
Glenn talks about his upcoming tour for the new album and the gear he’ll bringing with him.
Finally Glenn tells us about his home life… for the few moments he is at home.
Couple of items found in the mail to our slightly neglected trainspotting department.
Another Netflix series made use of a Purple track. This time it’s Smoke incorporated into the trailer of The Waterfront, premiered in June Continue Reading »
Simon Mcbride’s other band Sweet Savage is releasing a new album — the first in 14 years — called BANG, due out on September 12, 2025, via Edel/earMUSIC. A couple of tracks have already been released as singles.
A newly restored and robotically upscaled Gillan live video from the BBC’s Rock Goes to College series. It is the ever so frantic performance of New Orleans, complete with guitar demolition (wonder where Bernie got this from). Continue Reading »
Steven Wilson was interviewed by Australian outfit Noise11, and he spoke, among other things, about the motivation behind the yet another remix of Made in JapanContinue Reading »
Couple of recent interviews with Glenn Hughes promoting his upcoming albumChosen.
The first one is with the Brutally Delicious Podcast, complete with a rather long-winded introduction from one of the hosts:
The second interview is with Dr. Music. Here Glenn reveals, among other things, that the recent Black Country Communion shows in Europe were recorded for a live album due “early next year”, and there also are plans to do a BCC studio album number 6 and tour behind it:
In this interview with Classic Album Review Roger tells the war stories on soon to be reissuedMade in Japan, bootlegs, drum solos, writing Black Night, alleged rivalry with Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, Vincent Price, and many other things. Some of those stories you may heave heard before, others not necessarily. Enjoy! Continue Reading »
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