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Deep Purple Reveal New Album Title, Single Release Date

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They might not be making it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just yet, but that's not stopping Deep Purple from moving forward with new music. The legendary British rockers will release a new album titled 'NOW What?!' on April 30 in North America via earMUSIC. Fans will get their first taste of the new music from a double A-side single released on March 29.

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Deep Purple Release Video Preview of Upcoming Album

Deep Purple
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Once again, Deep Purple fans are left with more questions than answers following the release of a preview clip for the band's upcoming album, which is due this April.

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Deep Purple to Reissue ‘Slaves and Masters’

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Last month, we told you that Deep Purple will be reissuing 10 albums from their catalog throughout 2013. The first of which, 'Live in Paris 1975,' is due to hit stores on Jan. 29. The second, 'Slaves and Masters,' will be released a week later, on Feb. 5.

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Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan Didn’t Smoke Pot until He Was 38

Ian Gillan
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Although they're considered to be one of the definitive bands for head-exploring stoners, Deep Purple weren't really ones to partake in the sweet leaf, according to lead singer Ian Gillan. In a new interview, he reveals that his personal discovery of marijuana didn't begin until he was well into his career.

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Deep Purple to Reissue ‘Live in Paris 1975′

Ritchie Blackmore
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Hard rock innovators Deep Purple may be working on their first new studio album since 2005's 'Rapture of the Deep,' but that's not stopping them from reissuing some of their classic records. In the coming year, the band will reissue 10 albums, beginning with 'Live in Paris 1975,' which will hit stores on Jan. 29, 2013.

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Deep Purple Announce New Album Release Date

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Jo Hale, Getty Images

Though recently snubbed by the powers-that-be at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, the mighty Deep Purple are rolling full speed ahead and have announced new details concerning their long awaited new album. Their 19th studio album will see the light of day on April 30, 2013. It is being released by the German based label earMUSIC. The band's last studio effort dates back to 2005's  'Rapture Of The Deep' so this is a long time coming.

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Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2013 Inductees To Be Announced Tomorrow

Ian Gillan Rush
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It's that time of year again! No, not Christmas, it's the time when the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame makes their big announcement concerning the 2013 inductees. The big announcement will be made tomorrow, Dec. 11, at 11:00AM Pacific.

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Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan Plays Coy About New Album Title

Deep Purple
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A whole lot has happened since Deep Purple released its last studio album, 2005's 'Rapture of the Deep' -- and now that the band has finally wrapped the recording of its next collection of new material, singer Ian Gillan is ready to talk. About some things, anyway.

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Ritchie Blackmore ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ If Deep Purple Make Hall of Fame

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After years of being completely overlooked by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, pioneering hard rockers Deep Purple received word last week that they are among the nominees this year. But if you're hoping for an epic reunion jam on 'Highway Star' at this year's ceremony, not so fast -- in a new interview, former Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore says he has no interest in whether the band is inducted or not.

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Heart, Rush, Deep Purple + More Nominated for 2013 Induction in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Heart, Rush, and Deep Purple
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Grousing about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's nominees for induction has become an annual tradition, but this year, several groups of long-suffering fans may be surprised to find themselves without an axe to grind: At long last, perennial "why aren't they in the Hall?" favorites Rush are on the ballot.

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