DEEP PURPLE's legendary frontman Ian Gillan recently spoke to Artisan News about WHOCARES, his new collaboration with BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi. Check out the clip below:

The debut CD single from WhoCares will see its North American release via Eagle Rock Entertainment on June 27th according to Black-Sabbath.com. The CD single was released in Europe via earMUSIC on May 24th. It features two brand new studio tracks called 'Out Of My Mind' and 'Holy Water' which will raise funds for the rebuilding of a music school in Gyumri, Armenia.

Aside from the Deep Purple and Black Sabbath legends, 'Out Of My Mind' features IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, former Deep Purple/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord, ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and guitarist Mikko Lindström (H.I.M.).

The 'Holy Water' track features the following line-up:

Vocals: Ian Gillan

Guitars: Tony Iommi , Steve Morris, Michael Lee Jackson

Drums: Randy Clarke

Bass: Rodney Appleby

Hammond organ: Jesse O'Brien

Duduk solo: Arshak Sahakyan

Underlying duduk intro music and keys: Ara Gevorgyan

The release will be available as digital download and two-track CD single plus video and 30 minute documentary. The Super Deluxe 7" vinyl edition is limited to 1000 units worldwide.

“Some twenty years ago when the call came, I thought, well at least I’ve helped,” said Iommi, “but it was going to Armenia and seeing the actual devastation caused by the earthquake that really made me realize that funds were still needed. Despite all the money that was raised last time, here was a music school doing their best, forgotten, in basic tin sheds. After the warmth and honor bestowed upon us during our visit, we just had to help make a difference and get the school re-built. And what better way than to hook up with some of rock’s greatest players and my old mate Ian, both an honor and a pleasure.”

“The idea came as Tony and I flew back from Yerevan together after being inspired by the enthusiasm of everyone there to get this thing done,” added Gillan in an interview with Rockaaa.com. “It was brilliant working with Tony again after all these years; he makes life easy for a singer. The other guys need no introduction do they."

For more info visit Ear-Music.net. Check out a sneak preview on YouTube below.