Video: Steve Morse Plays, Discusses Ernie Ball Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings By Damian Fanelli published 28 March 12 Here's a video of Deep Purple, Dixie Dregs and Flying Colors guitarist Steve Morse playing and discussing Ernie Ball's new Cobalt guitar strings.
Readers Poll Results: The Top 25 Guitar Albums of 1972 By Damian Fanelli published 23 March 12 Last week, we posted a story about 50 great -- in some cases, classic -- albums from 1972, albums that are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.
Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Steve Morse Team Up for European G3 By Josh Hart published 23 March 12 We usually don't do much reporting on European tours, but when three of our favorite guitarists hit the road for the return of the G3 tour, we can't help but let everyone know.
Interview: Glenn Hughes Discusses Deep Purple, Gary Moore, Bill Nash Basses and Writing with Black Country Communion By Damian Fanelli published 8 March 12
Black Country Communion: Studio Fire Broke Out During Recording of '2' By Damian Fanelli published 16 February 12 According to a news item recently posted to Black Country Communion's official website, a fire broke out in the studio where the band were recording their 2011 album, 2.
New Deep Purple Studio Album Expected in 2013 By Damian Fanelli published 16 February 12 Deep Purple, in hopes of making a new and significant album, have extended their writing and recording period through the summer, usually the time when they are busiest on the road.
Deep Purple Planning New Album for 2013 By Josh Hart published 23 January 12 Legendary hard rock band Deep Purple have officially announced plans to write and record a new album for a 2013 release.
Mike Portnoy and Steve Morse Form Flying Colors; Debut Album Announced By Josh Hart published 11 January 12 Last year, there were hints of an impending project featuring former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy and Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse.
Guitar World's Top 25 Live, Reissued and Archival Albums of 2011 By Compiled by Guitar World Staff, Intro by Damian Fanelli published 27 December 11
1971 Photo Gallery: 50 Classic Albums Celebrating Their 40th Anniversary in 2011 By Damian Fanelli, Josh Hart published 8 November 11
Interview: Tony Iommi Discusses Who Cares, Ronnie James Dio and 'Iron Man,' His Autobiography By Jon Wiederhorn published 7 October 11
Interview: Deep Purple Bassist Roger Glover Discusses His New Album, 'If Life Was Easy' By Tony Grassi published 12 September 11 Guitar World speaks with one of the most iconic bass players in rock: Deep Purple's Roger Glover. Here he talks about his latest solo album, If Life Was Easy.
Interview: Glenn Hughes of Black Country Communion on the New Album, '2,' His Autobiography and His Favorite Bass By Scott Iwasaki published 23 August 11
Video: Mr. Big Cover Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" By Josh Hart published 2 August 11 During the second encore of their concert at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California, Sunday night, July 31, Mr. Big performed a special cover of Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water."
Deep Purple Unsure About Making New Album By Josh Hart published 1 June 11 In a recent interview with Darryl Sterdan from the QMI Agency, Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover revealed that the band are unsure about making a new album.
Deep Purple Announce Return to North America By Guitar World Editors published 23 May 11 Plans for a new Deep Purple studio album in 2012 have been confirmed.
Black Country Communion: Get Free Download of New Single, "The Outsider," Now By Guitar World Editors published 6 May 11 New album -- 2 -- will be out June 14.