Deep Purple: Ian Gillan reveals vision loss and considers retirement.
Ian Gillan of Deep Purple has stated that retirement from music may be imminent, as he faces a significant loss of…

Ian Gillan of Deep Purple has stated that retirement from music may be imminent, as he faces a significant loss of…

Deep Purple may return to Brazil in early 2026. The band's last visit was in June of this year...
The bassist stated that Deep Purple is working on their new album. Their most recent album was released in July of last year. Continue Reading →

Deep Purple posted a note this Wednesday, the 6th, lamenting the death of Vicky Lord, wife of the former keyboardist and founder of…

The final day of Best of Blues and Rock 2025 took place last Sunday, the 15th, in the city of São Paulo, with…
Ian Gillan spoke about guitarist Tony Iommi's plans to remix and re-release Black Sabbath's album 'Born Again'. Continue Reading →

Best of Blues and Rock announced Alice Cooper and Deep Purple as headliners for the second day of the festival.

Glenn Hughes recalls his time at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with former bandmates, revealing disagreements and resentments with his ex-colleagues.
Albums by Deep Purple, Bad Company, and Brujeria are getting new CD editions, thanks to a partnership between Wikimetal and Oporto da Música. Continue Reading →

Wikimetal is giving away 10 CDs from classic bands that are for sale in our Wikimetal Store. Find out how to participate.

For the first time, Rock in Rio is not dedicating a day to Metal, with heavier bands, making this edition…
Last Saturday night, the 13th, Deep Purple made their return to São Paulo with a memorable show. Check out the review and photos. Continue Reading →

In preparation for Rock in Rio, Wikimetal asked our readers: which band are you most excited to see at Rock in Rio?

At almost 79 years old, Deep Purple's vocalist, Ian Gillan, stated in an interview with the website Ultimate Classic Rock that…
Rock in Rio 2024 will host Rock Day, and we want to know: which band are you most excited to see? Continue Reading →

Deep Purple has released their 23rd studio album, =1. The work marks the band's first material with the new…

This playlist features the week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new music from Deep Purple, Stryper, Richie…
This playlist features the week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new music from Hammerfall, Deep Purple, Flotsam & Jetsam, and more. Continue Reading →

Deep Purple has announced a solo show in São Paulo for September 13th, two days before…

This playlist features the week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new music from Deep Purple, Bon Jovi, and more.
Deep Purple has released the second single from their new album '=1'. "Pictures of You" follows the single "Portable Door". Continue Reading →

Deep Purple releases "Portable Door," the first single from their new album, '=1,' scheduled for release in July.

Deep Purple announces the release of their new album, titled '=1', which already has a scheduled release date.
Deep Purple is expected to return to Brazil sometime in 2024, according to Ian Gillan. The vocalist told Globo that the band will come in September. Continue Reading →

Ritchie Blackmore's favorite band, which nobody would guess, is the same one his Rainbow bandmates also liked.

Deep Purple releases music video for "Smoke On The Water". The release is part of the reissue of the album 'Machine…
Deep Purple releases teaser trailer for new version of the "Smoke On The Water" music video, one of rock's greatest classics. Continue Reading →

After battling cancer, Janine Morse, wife of Steve Morse of Deep Purple, said goodbye to family, friends, and fans.

The veteran English band Deep Purple announced today, February 6th, the release of a deluxe box set of the album…
Deep Purple is one of the main attractions at the Monsters of Rock festival this Saturday, the 22nd; see review and photos. Continue Reading →