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Video footage available of Ritchie Blackmore performing with Deep Purple

For the first time in almost thirty years, Ritchie Blackmore performed with Deep Purple on stage during the band’s main event on Wednesday, August 12, at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, New York, as per Blabbermouth. The band’s iconic song “Smoke On The Water” was performed by the 81-year-old guitarist, who last...

Deep Purple’s show in New York today will have a very special guest: Ritchie Blackmore!

Today’s headline performance by Deep Purple at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, New York, will include Ritchie Blackmore on stage for the first time in almost thirty years, as per Blabbermouth. During an Instagram Live with his wife Candice Nite on Tuesday, August 11, the 81-year-old guitarist—who last performed with Deep Purple...

Deep Purple, Sting and more put British talent centre stage at 60th Montreux Jazz Festival

Montreux Jazz Festival has thrown the spotlight on British talent during the opening week of its landmark 60th edition, with Great Britain the festival’s most represented country this year, boasting 16 artists across the programme. From established global stars to the UK’s most exciting new voices, RAYE, PinkPantheress, Sienna Spiro, Sting and more have delivered standout performances at...

The release of Deep Purple’s new album, “SPLAT!”, is approaching – the final single “Guilt Trippin'” is out now

Deep Purple, who recently played two shows in Finland, will release their new album *SPLAT!* very soon—on Friday, July 3. Today, the band is offering a final preview from the album: “Guilt Trippin’.” “Guilt Trippin’” is perhaps one of the album’s most unpredictable tracks. The song also features one of singer Ian Gillan’s most memorable...

Deep Purple will start working on new material in 2027

Ian Paice, the drummer for Deep Purple, discussed the band’s upcoming album, “Splat!” in a recent interview with the Rockonteurs podcast, as per Blabbermouth. The album will be available on earMUSIC on July 3. Producer Bob Ezrin, who has produced every Deep Purple album since 2013’s “Now What?!” is working with the band for the...

“Still going on strong after 58 years”: Deep Purple in concert at Metro Arena, Espoo, Finland – Live report

The atmosphere inside Espoon Metro Areena on June 11, 2026, carried the heavy, unmistakable scent of nostalgia, but more importantly, it crackled with the ozone of high-voltage rock and roll. To witness Deep Purple in the current landscape is to engage with a living paradox: a band that practically authored the hard rock blueprint way...

Deep Purple release new single “Diablo”

Deep Purple have released their new single, ‘Diablo’, today. The new track is the latest preview of “SPLAT!”, Deep Purple’s new studio album, due for release on 3 July via earMUSIC. ‘Diablo’ is a classic Deep Purple rock track: the kind of hard rock that thrives on riffs, groove and the band’s chemistry in the...

Deep Purple has released the first single from their upcoming album – the music video for “Arrogant Boy” is now available

Deep Purple has released a music video for their new single, “Arrogant Boy.” The song, which premiered yesterday on Radio Rock, is the first taste of the SPLAT! album, set for release on July 3, which the band announced last week. Deep Purple is currently on the cover of Classic Rock Germany magazine, where the...

Deep Purple announce new album “SPLAT!”

Deep Purple will release their new studio album, “SPLAT!”, on July 3 via earMusic! Pre-orders for the album are now open at this link. Founded in 1968, Deep Purple has sold over 120 million records during its nearly 60-year career and secured its place in the history books of music. Over the years, the band...

Montreux Jazz Festival announces 60th line-up with Deep Purple and more

Montreux Jazz Festival has unveiled the line-up for its 60th edition, taking place on the Lake Geneva shoreline from 3 – 18 July 2026 with a celebratory programme that bridges generations, genres and continents, bringing together emerging artists with icons of contemporary pop culture and legends of jazz, rock and hip-hop.  Among the headline artists announced are RAYE, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Deep Purple, The Roots, Sting, Lewis Capaldi, John Legend, Marcus Miller and James Taylor, joined by leading...