In 2015 Whitesnake paid homage to the music that frontman David Coverdale recorded with Deep Purple in the 1970s with the release of The Purple Album and subsequent tour. Now highlights from that tour have been released in the form of a live compilation album. The Purple Tour (Live). The new release is available on … Continue reading Whitesnake Releases Live Compilation Album from The Purple Tour →

Each year, The Recording Academy recognizes a range of singles and albums at least 25 years old that “exhibit qualitative or historical significance” by inducting them into The GRAMMY Hall of Fame. The Hall, currently in its 44th year, now includes a total of 1,038 recordings. In 2017, 25 new titles will be inducted, including … Continue reading Recordings by David Bowie, Beach Boys, Nirvana to be Inducted into GRAMMY Hall of Fame →

Whether you’re headed down the highway or stuck in the middle of a traffic jam, a tune you can crank up and rock out to is the best way to lift your mood and keep you moving. Here’s our list of the top ten classic rock songs for your road trip playlist. 10 “I’m Bad … Continue reading Top 10 Classic Rock Road Trip Songs →

Chicago, Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, The Cars, Yes, Steve Miller and Los Lobos are among the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, announced today. Also included on this year’s ballot are Chic, Janet Jackson, The J.B.’s, Chaka Khan, Nine Inch Nails, N.W.A., The Smiths and The Spinners. Fan votes will comprise a fans’ … Continue reading 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced →

Whitesnake performed at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on June 4th and fan-fimed footage of the event can be seen below. The band released The Purple Album last month – a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale’s time as the lead singer for Deep Purple’s Mark III and Mark IV … Continue reading WATCH: Whitesnake Performs In Las Vegas with New Lineup →

On May 19th (May 15 in Europe), Whitesnake will release their 12th studio album, The Purple Album; a re-imagination of songs from David Coverdale‘s time as the lead singer for Deep Purple. The album, currently available for pre-order on Amazon in various formats, features songs from Deep Purple’s Mark III and Mark IV lineups, including … Continue reading Watch Whitesnake’s Video for ‘Soldier of Fortune’ →

On May 19th, Whitesnake will release The Purple Album – an album of Deep Purple songs from David Coverdale’s time with the band. Today, Frontiers Music Srl released the song “Burn” in full on YouTube. Hear it below. “Burn” was the title track from Deep Purple’s 1974 album of the same name.  It was the … Continue reading Hear Whitesnake’s Cover of “Burn” from The Purple Album →

Whitesnake have released the official music video for “Stormbringer,” the first single from the band’s forthcoming release, The Purple Album. The Purple Album is a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale’s time as the lead singer for Deep Purple’s Mark III and Mark IV. The album is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.

Whitesnake will return this spring with their 12th studio album – the band’s first new studio album in 4 years. Set for a May 19th release (North America), The Purple Album is a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale’s time as the lead singer for Deep Purple’s Mark 3 and Mark 4 studio albums. … Continue reading Whitesnake Return With New ‘Purple’ Album →

Classic Rock magazine has announced the nominees for this year’s Classic Rock Roll of Honur Awards, which will be held in the U.S. for the first time this year. The event takes place November 4th in Los Angeles and will be hosted by Sammy Hagar. U.S. fans will be able to vote via their local … Continue reading Classic Rock Roll of Honour Nominees Announced →

Members of Yes, Deep Purple, Foreigner, Dream Theater and other classic rock bands have gathered together to pay tribute to The Doors, on a new album titled Light My Fire – A Classic Rock Salute To The Doors, out now on Purple Pyramid Records. The album, produced by Billy Sherwood, features new interpretations of Doors … Continue reading Yes, Foreigner, Deep Purple Members Pay Tribute to The Doors →

Deep Purple’s 19th studio album, Now What ?!, has reached Gold status in Germany, Russia, Czech Republic and Poland, and has put the band back in the British Top 20 for the first time in 20 years. To celebrate the success of the album, Deep Purple will release a Golden Deluxe Edition Box Set on … Continue reading Deep Purple Releasing ‘Now What?!’ Golden Deluxe Edition →