Review: Deep Purple climb an early pinnacle on Machine Head

Machine Head is a pivotal album because it set the template for Purple’s entire future direction. "We made Machine Head in ...
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How Deep Purple earned the record for the loudest band in the world

Legendary rock group Deep Purple once really liked to play loud — so loud that they actually earned the record for the ...
Forbes

Deep Purple Almost Returns To The Top 10 Half A Century Into Their Time Together

MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 13: Roger Glover, Ian Gillan and Simon McBride of the English rock band Deep Purple perform in concert during Alma Festival on June 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Deep Purple's =1 ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

The Story of Deep Purple’s Third Album, ‘Deep Purple’

When Deep Purple released their eponymous third studio album in June 1969, the career of the now-legendary group was in a rather tenuous state. Not even a year had passed since their debut, Shades of ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1972, Deep Purple Went to No. 1 with an Album that Helped Create Heavy Metal

On this day (April 22) in 1972, Deep Purple scored a No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart with their sixth studio album Machine Head. The album contained “Smoke on the Water” and “Highway Star,” which would ...
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Pink Floyd and Deep Purple Are Reshaping Classic Rock Streaming in 2026

In a year where classic rock often feels like a museum piece, Pink Floyd and Deep Purple are rewriting the narrative with fresh, timely releases that are capturing both nostalgic fans and new ...
Rolling Stone

Flashback: Deep Purple Parts With Ritchie Blackmore After Meltdown

Deep Purple were on the verge of a complete meltdown when their 25th anniversary tour reached England in November of 1993. Frontman Ian Gillan and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore had been feuding for ...