Deep Purple are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album Rapture Of The Deep with a new mix and unreleased tracks.

20 years ago, Deep Purple recorded their 18th studio album in just five weeks and without a label.

Rapture of the Deep has always been considered something of an insider’s gem, yet it often remained in the shadow of the band’s biggest classics.

The album was remixed and remastered under the personal supervision of the heavy rock band’s bassist, songwriter and record producer Roger Glover, analogue-mastered at Hamburg’s renowned Chameleon Studios, and presented with striking new artwork. “It’s a new album now to me,” says Glover.

The anniversary edition also includes a bonus CD/LP with previously unreleased studio sessions from 2005 – rare recordings that document the songwriting and rehearsal process. Among the highlights is the never-before-heard instrumental “Closing Note” by Steve Morse, available exclusively on CD and vinyl.

The Rapture of the Deep reissue is available in 2CD Digipak, 3LP Black (180g, Gatefold), Limited 3LP Transparent Sky-Blue (Gatefold), and Digital formats. Access the album here.

The Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce will honor Def Leppard with a star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

The English rock band will be honored with the 2,825th star on October 9 at 11:30 am PT at 1750 N. Vine Street in front of the historic Capitol Records Building. Def Leppard will receive their star in the category of Recording.

Sirius XM radio personality Bob Buchmann will perform as MC. Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff, President & CEO of UME, will be joining him as guest speakers.

Responding to the news, the band said, “Honored to share that we will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on October 9, courtesy of the Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce. None of this would be possible without YOU. Thank you”.

Def Leppard — Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums) — have sold more than 110 million albums worldwide and won two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on November 11.

“The Opry has been built over the last 100 years in large part by songwriters and storytellers,” Opry executive producer Dan Rogers says. “To have one of the very best ever with us to celebrate 100 years is amazing to so many of us.”

The multi-platinum singer-songwriter will perform at the iconic Nashville venue on Tuesday, November 11, as part of the Opry’s year-long 100th anniversary celebration.

Although Taylor may not be a country star, he has collaborated with several of them over the years, including Chris Stapleton and Opry members Vince Gill and Alison Krauss.

Taylor will be joined by Gill and Opry member Emmylou Harris as part of the night’s lineup.

Billy Idol, Corey Taylor, Elliot Easton of The Cars, Josh Freese, Moby, Nuno Bettencourt, and Steve Stevens have been confirmed as the initial list of artists for the rescheduled 2025 Above Ground 4 benefit concert.

Cypress Hill will join them as special guests on October 26 at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, California. Tickets are available at abovegroundorg.com.

Above Ground 4 will feature performances of the groundbreaking self-titled debut albums by The Cars and The New York Dolls. Moby will DJ between sets beyond his performance. A full list of performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Originally set for January this year, the rescheduled show marks the fourth iteration of the event, which will again raise awareness and funds for mental health and suicide prevention. Proceeds from this annual Live Music event will be donated to MusiCares.

The Above Ground team made the decision to postpone the event until later in the year following the horrific wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles in early 2025.