Deep Purple

Rock Band Meets Politics: Deep Purple Drums Up A Beat With Japan's PM Takaichi

The iconic rock band DEEP PURPLE graces the Japanese political stage with an audacious visit to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at her Tokyo office.

A fan of thunderous riffs and pulsating drum solos, Takaichi, who moonlights as an amateur drummer, revels in meeting her rock heroes.

Deep Purple resurrects Royal Albert Hall gig, 57 years and one eye test later

Deep Purple stages a one-off return to the Royal Albert Hall on November 25, 2026—a venue they last marked in 1969 with a classical/orchestral hybrid that confused purists and delighted contrarians. The night follows a performance at Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo and wraps up a string of UK arena stops in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Manchester.

Billed as a full-force rock affair, the show arrives in the wake of their 2024 release ‘=1’, featuring guitarist Simon McBride who replaces Steve Morse. Ian Gillan, now confronting declining eyesight, remains front and center.