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Metal Mayhem ROC: Glenn Hughes discusses Deep Purple, Tony Iommi & new solo CD ‘Chosen’

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Pantheon Media
Published
Fri 05 Sep 2025
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Glenn Hughes, The Voice of Rock, joins Metal Mayhem ROC to discuss his legendary career. From Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Black County Communions and more, to his new solo album ‘Chosen’, he opens up about his spiritual journey and writing songs about the human condition, collaborations with Tony Iommi and other icons, and the making of his latest music. Glenn also reflects on the brotherhood he had with the late Ronnie James Dio and Ozzy Osbourne, his bond with Tommy Bolin, and shares plans for his upcoming European tour with hopes of U.S. dates. An insightful conversation with one of rock’s most enduring and dynamic voices.

00:00: Introduction to Glenn Hughes

00:29: Stevie Wonder Inspiration

02:28: Spirituality and Higher Power Importance

03:30: Classic Deep Purple Live, Black Country Communion, Satriani Vai Project

07:00: New ‘Chosen’ Solo Album and Songs

15:15: Touring Plans to Promote New Album

17:22: Reflections of Black Sabbath’s ‘Seventh Star’, Iommi Hughes ‘Fused’

20:46: Remembering Ronnie James Dio and Tommy Bolin

24:43: Discovering Andrew Watt, His Enduring Friendship With Ozzy Osbourne

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https://glennhughes.com
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