Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke On The Water’ has topped a poll to find the best ever guitar riff. The 1972 song beat Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ in the survey of students from music schools ...

The 1970s was an interesting time for heavy metal. Black Sabbath helped birth the genre at the very beginning of the decade, and a host of other legendary bands followed suit. Along with Black Sabbath ...

The 1970s are known as the golden era of music, producing millions of iconic hits that showcased innovative techniques and styles. The powerful guitar riffs became this decade's defining sound, ...

While Conley says he was initially drawn to Led Zeppelin, it wasn't just the cool factor of the group, but rather a specific reason. “The first time I picked up a guitar it was because of Led Zeppelin ...

There’s no denying the fact that 2020’s been an absolutely wild one, so why not double down on the mayhem with the ludicrously flamboyant 21st album from Hertford hard rock titans Deep Purple? A full ...

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