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An engineer has programmed a terrifying all-robot band – watch it nail Nirvana, Metallica and Deep Purple classics
By Matt Owen published
One Hacker Band is assembling the trio of the future, which has so far made light work of Enter Sandman, Smoke on the Water and even AI-generated original material
Steve Morse gives you a technique masterclass with this exclusive track and video lesson
By Jon Bishop published
In this exclusive video feature, the former Deep Purple guitarist and all-round guitar legend demonstrates and explains his stunning clean and distorted lead approaches
Ritchie Blackmore based Smoke on the Water on a classical masterpiece – and the riff’s roots might surprise you
By Matt Owen published
The Deep Purple legend divulged the origin of the riff in an interview back in 2007. But was he telling the truth?
Simon McBride announced as Deep Purple's new permanent guitarist
By Jackson Maxwell published
"Simon’s playing is up there with the greats," the classic rock titans said in a statement welcoming him permanently into the fold
Push your skills to the limit with 5 Steve Morse licks
By Charlie Griffiths published
Alternate picking, string skipping through the arpeggios... This dip into the former Deep Purple guitarist's playing is bootcamp for your shred chops
The 30 greatest rock guitar albums of 1972
By Greg Prato published
In '72, Alice Cooper and Bowie grew ever more theatrical while the riffs of Iommi, Blackmore and co got bigger. 50 years on, we celebrate the best from a banner year for rock
The greatest guitar albums of the ‘70s: Getting the Led out with Sabbath, the Who, Pink Floyd and more
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Punk was a revolution, disco a global phenomenon, but the guitar music of the '70s was dominated by the giants of rock. Here are the decade's top 10 guitar albums, as chosen by you...
Steve Morse announces his departure from Deep Purple after 28 years with the band
By Jonathan Horsley published
The band pay a warm tribute to Morse as the guitarist leaves to look after his wife, who is battling cancer
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