In a new interview with Paul Cashmere of Australia's Noise11.com, DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover addressed the possibility of the hard rock legends finally calling it quits.

However, Glover insisted that they are not going to stop anytime soon.

DEEP PURPLE recently released their sixth album with producer Bob Ezrin, "Splat!", via earMUSIC.

The LP has been described as "the heaviest DEEP PURPLE album in many years" and has received enthusiastic first fan and media reactions.

Glover discussed the prospect of retirement in the interview, stating that they will continue to rock until they can't.

The band's vocalist Ian Gillan also spoke about their situation, admitting that he is unsure how much longer they will be able to perform live due to his diminishing vision.

Despite these challenges, Gillan expressed gratitude for still having his sense of humor.

DEEP PURPLE recently kicked off a major run of European summer dates, starting in Finland and followed by shows in Norway, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Italy before the "Splat!" world tour heads to North America.

The touring schedule includes 86 shows across 28 countries.

Glover mentioned that they are not going to have a final tour or gig and make a big deal about it.

Instead, they will simply continue until they can't.

This sentiment was echoed by Gillan, who stated that human dignity will be the deciding factor in when it's time for them to stop.