Why Metallica Can't ImproviseWhy Metallica Can't ImproviseLars Ulrich explains why his band's songs "don't vary much from night to night."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Deep Purple Took on Hard Times With ‘Woman From Tokyo’How Deep Purple Took on Hard Times With ‘Woman From Tokyo’"We had burned out," keyboardist Jon Lord admitted, but the band pressed on.Gary GraffGary Graff
The Biggest Rock + Metal Moments of 1973The Biggest Rock + Metal Moments of 1973See what was going on in music 50 years ago.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
91 Rock + Metal Acts With the Most Top 40 Songs91 Rock + Metal Acts With the Most Top 40 SongsThese songs rocked, then rolled over into the mainstream.Chad ChildersChad Childers
65 Bands That Only Have One Original Member Left65 Bands That Only Have One Original Member LeftCan you believe there are this many?Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Ritchie Blackmore Couldn’t Get Inspired by Deep Purple at the EndRitchie Blackmore Couldn’t Get Inspired by Deep Purple at the EndGuitarist reflects on his departure from rock music in the '90s, admitting he's a "musical snob."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Ritchie Blackmore Wasn’t Inspired Anymore Right Before Final Deep Purple DepartureWhy Ritchie Blackmore Wasn’t Inspired Anymore Right Before Final Deep Purple DepartureHe hasn't looked back since.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Deep Purple Lineup Changes: A Complete GuideDeep Purple Lineup Changes: A Complete GuideCharting more than 50 years of changing faces.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
25 Legendary Rock Albums With No Weak Songs25 Legendary Rock Albums With No Weak SongsNo skipping allowed!Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
Steve Morse Officially Leaves Deep Purple to Care for Wife, Band Issues Touching StatementSteve Morse Officially Leaves Deep Purple to Care for Wife, Band Issues Touching StatementMorse's wife Janine has stage 4 cancer.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Metallica Covers the Beatles, Deep Purple and More on New Live EPMetallica Covers the Beatles, Deep Purple and More on New Live EP2014 performance includes band's takes on songs by Ozzy Osbourne and Rare Earth, too.Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
Yes, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull Alumni on New Prog Collective AlbumYes, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull Alumni on New Prog Collective AlbumBilly Sherwood leads "House of the Rising Sun" cover from upcoming 'Songs We Were Taught.'Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
13 Rock + Metal Songs Written In Tribute To Late Musicians13 Rock + Metal Songs Written In Tribute To Late MusiciansDeath can provide inspiration.Tim CoffmanTim Coffman
David Coverdale’s Most Financially Successful Songs RevealedDavid Coverdale’s Most Financially Successful Songs RevealedList appears as he sells his catalog, adding to estimated $5 billion acquisitions in past year.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Deep Purple’s Lockdown Was a ‘Dress Rehearsal for Retirement’Deep Purple’s Lockdown Was a ‘Dress Rehearsal for Retirement’But Roger Glover confirms they aren't finished yet.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
15 Rock + Metal Bands Who Reinvented Themselves15 Rock + Metal Bands Who Reinvented ThemselvesSome of these are among the greatest rock and metal albums of all time.Tim CoffmanTim Coffman
Deep Purple Talk Covers LP, Why a ‘Long Goodbye’ Was PrematureDeep Purple Talk Covers LP, Why a ‘Long Goodbye’ Was Premature"It was really a chance for the guys to stretch out a bit after all those months locked up," singer Ian Gillan says of 'Turning to Crime.'Gary GraffGary Graff
Deep Purple Announce ‘Turning to Crime’ Covers AlbumDeep Purple Announce ‘Turning to Crime’ Covers AlbumNew LP will include songs by Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, Cream and more.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Is Deep Purple’s New Album Called ‘Turning to Crime’?Is Deep Purple’s New Album Called ‘Turning to Crime’?Countdown teaser reaches zero on Oct. 6.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
45 Years Ago: David Coverdale Quits as Deep Purple Disintegrate45 Years Ago: David Coverdale Quits as Deep Purple DisintegratePieces started falling off long before the band finally came crashing down in the '70s. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso