Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan has revealed he only has 30% vision and his eyesight “won’t get better.” The 80-year-old singer also said of retirement: “I think if I lose my energy I’m going to stop. I don’t want to be an embarrassment to anyone. We’re not far off that. It creeps up on you – you don’t really notice.”

Ian Gillan Says Deep Purple’s Retirement May Be Near Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan, now 80 years old, has opened up about his health and the future of the band. For many fans, his words feel like a gentle warning that the end of Deep Purple’s long journey might finally be getting closer. Struggling With … Read more

“One of a Kind”: Paul Stanley Shares Rare, Touching Memories of Late KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley

During the KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas, fans witnessed a touching moment when Paul Stanley took time to honor the late Ace Frehley, KISS’s original lead guitarist. The tribute came during a Q&A session following the band’s first full electric unmasked performance since ending their farewell tour in 2023. Without the signature makeup, the show … Read more

“People Will Be Traveling” — Megadeth’s Last Show Might Be the Strangest Thing Ever, Equal Parts Genius and Absurd

Megadeth’s Cosmic Farewell: Dave Mustaine Really Wants to Play on the Moon Dave Mustaine, the driving force behind Megadeth, is dreaming big — and by big, we mean outer space. As the band prepares to wrap up its career, Mustaine has revealed that he hopes their final-ever concert will be held on the Moon. Metal … Read more

Watch Blackmore’s Night Surprises Fans with Rare Deep Purple Cover – “We’ve Never Done That Before!”

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Blackmore’s Night opened their Autumn 2025 U.S. tour with a moment no one expected. On November 13, 2025, at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia, the band shocked the audience by performing a soft, stripped-back version of “Child in Time”, the famous Deep Purple song from 1970. This was especially surprising because Blackmore’s Night is known … Read more

Jonny Greenwood’s favourite Radiohead guitar part: “Really satisfying”

Jonny Greenwood has always been one of the most unique guitarists in modern music. As the lead guitarist of Radiohead, he doesn’t just play the guitar — he transforms it. Over the years, Greenwood has delivered countless unforgettable moments on the six-string, helping to push the instrument into brand-new territory. A Guitarist Who Breaks the … Read more