Don Airey’s discography stands as one of rock’s most distinguished, spanning five decades of groundbreaking collaborations that have defined the genre. The list reads like a hall of fame: Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Gary Moore, Brian May, Uriah Heep, Black Sabbath, and, of course, Deep Purple, the band Don Airey has been a full-time member of for over 20 years.

These bands and artists have worked with him for his unique musical vision, for the twist he could give to songs. Albums like Rainbow’s ‘Down To Earth‘ or Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Blizzard Of Ozz’ would not have been the same without Airey’s chord progressions, solos and his skill to “play for the team”.

It is easy to picture Don Airey performing with Deep Purple in a stadium one day and playing the organ in the church of his beloved local village the next – always with the same dedication and respect for both music and audience. With four consecutive #1 Deep Purple albums under his belt – ‘NOW What?!’, ‘inFinite’, ‘Whoosh!‘, and‘=1’ – Airey seamlessly shifts from arena spectacles to the intimacy of club stages as a solo artist, his smile ever-present when the roar of the guitar cues his Hammond response.

With ‘Pushed To The Edge’, Don Airey returns to deliver a hard rock masterpiece – presenting powerful melodies, great riffs, virtuosic solos and a unique band chemistry. Carl Sentance (from the current line-up of Nazareth) is a singer that all fans of rough voices like Rob Halford and Graham Bonnet admire. Bassist Dave Marks, known for his work with greats like Robert Plant and Bonnie Tyler, teams up with powerhouse drummer Jon Finnigan, bringing relentless energy both on and off stage. Simon McBride, now firmly established as Deep Purple’s current lead guitarist, shows his skills on ‘Pushed To The Edge’, reminding listeners of the storied guitar legacy Airey has always surrounded himself with.

The first radio single, “Tell Me” is pure Don Airey – driven by melody, dynamic tempo shifts, and the unmistakable force of his Hammond A100. Mid-song, Airey engages in an exhilarating duel with drummer Jon Finnigan, leading into a blistering solo from Deep Purple guitarist Simon McBride. “Tell Me” also features Carl Sentance (Nazareth) on lead vocals.