Deep Purple Book Focuses on Classic Lineup’s Final CollapseDeep Purple Book Focuses on Classic Lineup’s Final CollapseThe band's Mk II edition reconvened for their third stint in 1992, then Ritchie Blackmore suddenly quit.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ian Gillan Says Deep Purple Have Years Still to GoIan Gillan Says Deep Purple Have Years Still to GoThe frontman insists the band are “thinking about the end now” and it’s one reason a reunion with Ritchie Blackmore won’t happen.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Deep Purple Named Their Tour ‘The Long Goodbye’Why Deep Purple Named Their Tour ‘The Long Goodbye’Ian Gillan reveals why the band's latest run on the road sounds like a farewell. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Steve Morse Says Deep Purple Members Won’t Retire After Farewell TourSteve Morse Says Deep Purple Members Won’t Retire After Farewell Tour"They would rather die onstage than in bed.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Deep Purple, Ghost and Motorhead Members to Help Honor MetallicaDeep Purple, Ghost and Motorhead Members to Help Honor MetallicaWhen the band heads to Sweden to accept the Polar Music Prize next month, some famous friends will be there to help out.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ritchie Blackmore Was Glad to Be Replaced in Deep PurpleRitchie Blackmore Was Glad to Be Replaced in Deep PurpleFormer Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has weighed in on the direction the band went after he left the lineup for the final time in 1993.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Tig's Metal Box: Purple/Priest Play Bethel, NYTig's Metal Box: Purple/Priest Play Bethel, NYThe Metal Box is a weekly web series posted each Friday where we discuss all things hard rock and heavy metal: news, videos, interviews, live concerts and more. TigmanTigman
Q103 Welcomes Deep Purple and Judas Priest to Bethel WoodsQ103 Welcomes Deep Purple and Judas Priest to Bethel WoodsThis. This is going to be one epic show and the Q has tickets for you before anyone can even buy them!CandaceCandace
Glenn Hughes Announces Dates for ‘Classic Deep Purple Live’ TourGlenn Hughes Announces Dates for ‘Classic Deep Purple Live’ TourGlenn Hughes will bring his "Classic Deep Purple Live" tour to the United States for two rounds of shows in 2018.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Deep Purple Release 1987 Backstage Prank VideoDeep Purple Release 1987 Backstage Prank VideoDeep Purple have released a clip shot at London’s Wembley Stadium in 1987, where the band pretend to ignore MTV.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Deep Purple’s Mark II Burned Out on ‘Who Do We Think We Are’Why Deep Purple’s Mark II Burned Out on ‘Who Do We Think We Are’This lineup is generally agreed to be the band's ultimate version but as the fall of 1972 approached, they were burned out.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
Joe Satriani InterviewJoe Satriani InterviewQ103 had the chance to speak with guitarist Joe Satriani ahead of the release of his new album and the G3 Tour 2018.TigmanTigman