The Ultimate Ritchie Blackmore Magazine established 1996

 

What the press say:

“Ritch-lie illustrated in colour and well designed.” Record Collector
“Is there a better fan publication? We doubt it. Better than many magazines sold in W.H Smith!”
Simon Musk, former editor of Autumn Leaves

Updated 4th September 2008 ......NEW ISSUE OUT NOW...... DON'T FORGET TO RE-SUBSCRIBE!

More Black than Purple is a quarterly magazine that covers all aspects of  
guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore's long and illustrious career. 
 

It also regularly features reviews and interviews with many of those who are closely associated through  
Deep Purple, Rainbow, Blackmore's Night and beyond!   
 
More Black than Purple is available to order on line from our own
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT - NEW STUDIO CD 
(order here and get a free BN poster!)

The new Blackmore's Night album, Secret Voyage was released in in America on 15th July, Germany on 27th and throughout the rest of Europe on 30th June. It features twelve new recordings.  
 
Read Candice's comments about the tracks:
Secret Voyage

READ OUR EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW!  
  
IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP!
 
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40th ANNIVERSARY GIG THIS SATURDAY FEATURING NICK SIMPER & 24 CARAT PURPLE!
BLACKMORE TO MARRY FOR THE FOURTH TIME!
RITCHIE'S BELOVED GIBSON - IT'S WHEREABOUTS IS ESTABLISHED!
DEEP PURPLE CONVENTION  
WAS IT A SUCCESS?

 
The first and last!

ISSUE 35 AVAILABLE NOW!  
EXCLUSIVE JON LORD INTERVIEW!
  
Issue 35 will feature an exclusive interview with Jon Lord about his superb Durham Concerto, and many other parts of his career, including Jon's  thoughts on Ritchie Blackmore and potential future Deep Purple activity!  
 
Also included will be the most comprehensive look at
Deep Purple's BBC sessions yet published, an interview with former Deep Purple roadie Ian Hansford and the story that goes beyond the myth of Deep Purple's explosive performance at the 1970 Plumpton Festival.

 

INTERVIEWS BOOK  
AVAILABLE NOW!
 
 
 
"Just finished reading the book and what a cracking read it was, I had forgotten just how good that Ritchie interview was. Enjoyed the new interviews, especially Tony Carey. Looking forward to the next one."  
Graeme Irwin, Co Durham
 
 
"The tone throughout is almost chat-by-the-fireside honest. Blackmore fans will relish the tales and trivia within."  Classic Rock magazine, Feb 2008

BLACK KNIGHT 
the first ever  (unauthorised)
RITCHIE
BLACKMORE   
BIOGRAPHY
 
 
 
BUY IT NOW!

 
READ REVIEWS 

"It doesn't seem likely that the muse himself will ever pen his own tale so this might be the closest you'll get."
Guitarist magazine 
 
 
"Black Knight is the best book of Ritchie Blackmore, Rainbow or Deep Purple by far."

"An absolute must-have book  for all Blackmore fans." 
Customer reviews

SMOKE ON THE WATER LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD IT BEFORE!

Blackmore's Night's PARIS MOON DVD WAs released on 5th November.  
Read our  preview.

BLACK KNIGHT IS NOW AVAILABLE  IN JAPANESE & GERMAN EDITIONS! 
OTHER NEWS INFORMATION
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT 2008 TOUR DATES! GIG REVIEWS
PAICE & HUGHES REUNITED AFTER 32 YEARS! NEW MBTP CLOTHING AVAILABLE NOW!
RITCHIE ILL - SHOWS CANCELLED! CHECK OUT ALL THE NEW RELEASES!
RITCHIE ON CNN! CHECK OUT OUR MASSIVE  SALE! 
JON LORD - DURHAM CONCERTO! GREAT QUOTES OF OUR TIMES
NEW Blackmore's night dvd RELEASE!

TONY DANGERFIELD MEMORIAL NIGHT

GERMAN TOUR ENDS IN DEPARTURE BLACKMORE'S NIGHT GUITAR SALE
DEEP PURPLE ON THE BBC! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BN UK 2007 TOUR REPORTS FUTURE PUBLICATIONS
DEEP PURPLE CD WITHDRAWN BIOGRAPHY 
DEEP PURPLE TICKET MUSEUM OPEN! DISCOGRAPHY
COVERDALE QUASHES  MKIII REUNION RUMOURS SUBSCRIBERS PERSONAL ADVERTS
 
PLANET ROCK RADIO - SUPPORTER OF THE DEEP PURPLE CONVENTION! 
SUPPORT PLANET ROCK, BRITAIN'S BEST ROCK RADIO STATION  

From the ashes of Gillan   
Is GMT the best British three-piece since Cream? 
  
CHECK OUT THE GMT INTERVIEW!
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