British hard rock pioneers Deep Purple hold the distinction of being named “the globe’s loudest band” by the Guinness Book of World Records, with no signs of quieting down nearly half a century after their debut. Widely acknowledged as one of the hardest touring bands in rock and roll, Deep Purple continue to bring an impressive wall of sound to their live shows, powering through epic anthems like “Smoke on the Water” and “Black Night” with the same vigor and energy that carried them to superstardom in the early ’70s. Riding high on the 2013 release of their 19th studio album Now What, the band will live up to their reputation with another high-octane tour in 2014.