Steve Morse: "Deep Purple used to put me in a separate van because I’d be playing the whole way between gigs!" By Amit Sharma published 11 March 20 The Deep Purple and Flying Colors hero on changing picking styles, choosing guitars and famous friends…
Man tapes dustpan to face, plays Smoke on the Water using nothing but sweep argpeggios By Richard Bienstock published 6 December 19 Bradley Hall’s stunning, sweep-heavy take on the Deep Purple classic would make Yngwie proud
Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour, Brian May and Others Play "Smoke on the Water" in 1989 By Christopher Scapelliti published 19 July 19 One of the greatest guitar hero gatherings of all time.
6 essential Fender Stratocaster albums By Chris Gill published 8 July 19 Six albums that pushed the limits of this ever-versatile instrument.
Deep Purple Announce American Tour By Richard Bienstock published 6 May 19 The band continue their Long Goodbye trek.
Former Accountant for Deep Purple Jailed for Stealing Millions from Legendary Band By Richard Bienstock published 3 May 19 Dipak Rao was sentenced to more than six years in prison.
Steve Morse Lesson: Bach Chorale Voicings By Steve Morse published 17 April 19 In this classic Steve Morse lesson, learn an approach to chord playing inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach’s chorales.
Guitar Techniques of Prog-Rockers Gentle Giant, Yes, Genesis and King Crimson By Andy Aledort published 11 April 19 Examine the envelope-pushing sounds of some of the essential prog-rock bands of the Sixties/early Seventies era.
George Harrison Jams with Ritchie Blackmore and Deep Purple in 1984 By Damian Fanelli published 25 February 19 An unlikely, but incredibly cool, jam.
Yngwie Malmsteen Shares New Song, “Sun’s Up Top’s Down,” Details Bluesy New Album By Richard Bienstock published 1 February 19 ‘Blue Lightning’ is out March 29.
Watch Eddie Van Halen Play Ritchie Blackmore Riffs By Damian Fanelli published 28 January 19 Some rarely seen footage of Eddie Van Halen backstage playing some of the riffs that influenced him the most.
Watch Generation Axe—Vai, Yngwie, Zakk, Nuno and Tosin—Play Deep Purple's "Burn" By Jackson Maxwell published 28 November 18 Yngwie Malmsteen sang lead on the quintet's ferocious version of the classic Deep Purple tune.
Vai, Yngwie, Zakk, Nuno and Tosin Play Deep Purple's "Highway Star" By Damian Fanelli published 20 September 18 Vai, Yngwie, Zakk, Nuno and Tosin play a classic.
Watch Judas Priest Perform "Delivering the Goods" for the First Time in 38 Years By Richard Bienstock published 30 August 18 The song is the latest rare cut to be added to their 'Firepower' tour sets.
'It's Unfortunate': Joe Satriani Responds to Ritchie Blackmore Comments By Jackson Maxwell published 22 May 18
Ritchie Blackmore on Joe Satriani: "If You’re Always Playing the Correct Notes, There’s Something Wrong" By Jackson Maxwell published 14 May 18
Ritchie Blackmore: Talking Tone, Gear, Deep Purple Years and a Rocking Rainbow Revival By Alan di Perna published 25 April 18
Deep Purple Bassist Roger Glover Talks Ritchie Blackmore, Playing with a Pick and Producing Judas Priest By Joe Lalaina published 6 April 18
Glenn Hughes Announces 'Classic Deep Purple Live' American Tour By Jackson Maxwell published 3 April 18