The rock world reacts to the death of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Gary Rossington
Musicians including Billy Gibbons, James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine, Paul Rodgers and Peter Frampton have paid tribute to Gary Rossington, who has died at the age of 71
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The rock world reacts to the death of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Gary Rossington
Musicians including Billy Gibbons, James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine, Paul Rodgers and Peter Frampton have paid tribute to Gary Rossington, who has died at the age of 71
Gov't Mule announce Pink Floyd tribute tour with Jason Bonham
Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening will support Gov't Mule's on tour as the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon is celebrated
Godsmack, Pantera, Rob Zombie, Limp Bizkit and more lined up for Rocklahoma
"This ain’t polka-lahoma. This is rocklahoma" - Corey Taylor
Iconic TV show The Midnight Special is now on YouTube and it promises to be a classic rock goldmine
The Midnight Special celebrates its 50th anniversary by launching with dozens of clips featuring Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart with Keith Richards and more
Ex-Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger was asked to sing Celine Dion's Titanic ballad in the style of Led Zeppelin and she did not hold back
Thanks to US TV host Jimmy Fallon, we now know the answer to that eternal question, 'What would My Heart Will Go On sound like if sung by a former Pussycat Doll in the style of Led Zeppelin?'
Hear Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell guest on new Sleaford Mods single So Trendy
So Trendy tackles the "ongoing polarisation of living life through smart devices" say Sleaford Mods
Nita Strauss is going to be rejoining Alice Cooper for his 2023 US tour dates
Nita Strauss has been playing guitar in Demi Lovato's live band recently, but it's been confirmed she will be back out with Alice Cooper in due course.
The Black Crowes celebrate their successful reunion with Shake Your Money Maker Live album
The Black Crowes prepare to share documentation of their reunion tour: watch live video of Twice As Hard
Guitarist creates emo song by riffing along to a guy screaming about a scorpion falling on him whilst taking a poo
In the gift that just keeps giving, yet another soundbite has received the midwestern emo treatment courtesy of a savvy guitarist on The Internet, and we are forever thankful
Voyager announce London show for April
Australian electro proggers Voyager will pay London's The Boston Music Rooms in April
Influential indie label Speedy Wunderground mark tenth anniversary with box set and special London show
London's premier indie label Speedy Wunderground unveils 10th anniversary celebrations
Cairo share teaser video for new album Nemesis
UK melodic proggers Cairo will release their second abum Nemesis in May
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Iron Maiden's Steve Harris: "Having us on stamps is quite a thing for me"
In his first interview in two years, Iron Maiden mainman Steve Harris talks about being honoured by the Royal Mail, the passing of time and the future of the band
The 10 best I Prevail songs ever, according to vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe
Looking for the essential I Prevail playlist? Vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe talks us through the band's defining tracks
Why Lynyrd Skynyrd are one of Metallica's most important influences
From James Hetfield's love of Free Bird to a Lynyrd Skynyrd riff sneaking its way into a Metallica classic, the Four Horsemen have plenty to thank the Southern rock legends for
Lynyrd Skynyrd's Gary Rossington: lessons from a life lived to the full
The late Gary Rossington was the last original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. In 2017, he told us what life had taught him
Tracks Of The Week: new music from Elegant Weapons, Extreme, Samatha Fish and more
Eight songs we're currently hammering
All aboard! What happened when Status Quo ran their legendary train trip to Butlins
In the years that followed their Live Aid resurrection, Status Quo found themselves more popular than ever, and in 1990 the band held a special event to celebrate. People are still talking about it
Chris Spedding: my stories of the Rolling Stones, the Sex Pistols, Roy Harper and more
Chris Spedding turned down the Rolling Stones, stood in for Jimmy Page, was the first man to record the Sex Pistols, and was the Womble with the Flying V. These are his stories
Metallica gave birth to thrash metal: within a few years, they wanted to kill it
By the time they recorded Master Of Puppets, Metallica had outgrown the scene they had single-handedly inspired... but two decades later they would embrace thrash again
Mike Portnoy: The Winery Dogs are a modern day version of The Who
Drummer Mike Portnoy on power trios, bad band names, and the beauty of the old-school classic rock sound
"In Minor Threat we had zero expectations... it was an after-school activity": why punk rock guitar hero Brian Baker is down for life
From Minor Threat and Dag Nasty in the '80s to Bad Religion and Fake Names now, Brian Baker's faith in the power of punk rock remains unwavering
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Bad Omens' extraordinary show in London cemented their place as one of metal's most exciting and essential breakthrough bands
Zulu's A New Tomorrow: "The first absolutely essential album of 2023"
LA-based hardcore newcomers Zulu challenge the boundaries of heavy music with their utterly captivating debut
Fake Names' Expendables: members of Refused, Bad Religion, Fugazi and Girls Against Boys unite for a righteous racket
Fake Names' second album is punk rock nirvana from scene lifers who still value, and believe in, the power of three chords and the truth
Trapeze's new box set transports the listener back to a time of wide-eyed rock’n’roll wonder
Trapeze: Don’t Stop The Music – Complete Recordings Vol. 1 – 1970-1992 is a six-CD set of studio albums and live recordings
Review: Stöner come up half-baked as they run out of puff
Desert rock legends Stöner fail to live up to their own billing on Boogie To Baja EP
Rick Wakeman: A Gallery Of The Imagination album review
Rick Wakeman's latest concept album presents the songs as if they were pictures in a gallery
The Strokes' singles collection is a box set without a single wasted note
The Strokes' Singles Volume 1 is a historic collection from modern indie rock's Big Bang
Bernie Marsden: a fair case for career reappraisal?
Four-CD set Big Boy Blues And Green examines the solo career of former Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden
Lovebites' Judgement Day: Japan's rising stars "perfect the power metal recipe"
Japanese power metal heroes Lovebites resurrect the sounds of classic heavy metal on new album Judgement Day.
Warning: Mötley Crüe's Crücial Crüe collection is by no means crucial
Another opportunity has arrived to buy those first five Mötley Crüe albums, this time in a variety of exciting hues
Transatlantic's unwavering consistency will delight fans: others may find it wearisome
Mike Portnoy & Co's live version of Absolute Universe is another album to add to your Absolute Universe collection
