The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their list of 16 nominees for induction in 2014. Appearing on the ballot are Kiss, Nirvana, Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates, Yes, Linda Ronstadt, Deep Purple, Chic, The Meters, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, The Replacements, Cat Stevens, Link Wray, The Zombies, N.W.A and LL Cool … Continue reading Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced →

Deep Purple has released the first single from their upcoming album Now What?!, due out April 30th. The single, “Hell To Pay,” is a welcome return to the band’s classic sound. Produced by the legendary Bob Ezrin (Alice Cooper, KISS, Pink Floyd), the album features 11 new songs and favors modern, fresh production values.  The … Continue reading Deep Purple Releases First Single ‘Hell To Pay’ from New Album →

Rush fans have a reason to celebrate this week with the announcement of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2013 nominees.  This is the first year that the Canadian rock trio have received a nomination in spite of being eligible since 1993. To be eligible for nomination an individual or group must have released … Continue reading Rush Receives First Ever Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nomination →

Earlier this month Eagle Rock Entertainment announced that they would be releasing a tribute version of Deep Purple’s Machine Head on September 25th to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark album.  Re-machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple’s Machine Head features a wide array of performers, including Metallica, Chicken Foot, Joe Elliott, Joe Bonamassa and … Continue reading Re-Machined: Metallica Covers Deep Purple (Video) →

Jon Lord’s final album will be released this September. Lord, who passed away in July, recorded his famous Concerto For Group And Orchestra last year with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.  The upcoming recording also features a number of special guests, including Steve Morse, Joe Bonamassa and Bruce Dickinson.  Though it’s hard to believe, in … Continue reading Jon Lord’s Final Album Due Out Next Month →

Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced that they will release a tribute version of Deep Purple’s 1972 Machine Head album on September 2th.  Re-Machined: A Tribute to Machine Head will feature Metallica, The Flaming Lips, Iron Maiden, Chickenfoot, and Black Label Society, among others. More upcoming releases >

Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord passed away today at the age of 71. An official press statement reads: “It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism toady, Monday 16 July, at the London Clinic after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.” Lord was a founding … Continue reading Deep Purple’s Jon Lord Dies at 71 →