Ian Paice

Deep Purple To Release Documentary On 1976 Split

Deep Purple are to release a documentary next year, chronicling the year leading up the band splitting up in 1976.

The Big Four: 10 Ideas To Beat That Tour

So, the Big Four of thrash are playing shows together next year. Which got us thinking. What else might rival the combination of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, in terms of excitement? Come inside for 10 suggestions, some more feasible than others…

‘Appy Days! The Mick Box Column (No. 2)

In his second column for the Classic Rock website, the legendary Uriah Heep guitarist gets involved in a ‘chariddy’ event; does a zillion interviews to promote Heep’s new Celebration CD; meets TV’s queen of mean, Anne Robinson (who turns out to be a Heep fan herself!); and recalls sharing a bubble bath with ex-Kiss drummer Peter Criss. Or something like that. Come inside for more… Click here to read Mick’s…

Jon Lord: No Purple Without Paice

Former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord has spoken out about the rumours that Deep Purple Mk III could be set for a reunion.

Deep Purple’s Stormbringer: full reissue details

EMI Records have confirmed the release of special anniversary editions of Deep Purple’s classic album Stormbringer on CD, with an accompanying DVD, and vinyl LPs. The Stormbringer reissues are due to hit the stores on February 23, 2009. Stormbringer features the MK III Deep Purple line-up of David Coverdale (vocals), Glenn Hughes (vocals and bass), Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Ian Paice (drums) and Jon Lord (keyboards). Recorded in Musicland Studios, Munich…