Latest articles by Dave Ling
Styx fired Dennis DeYoung in 1999, but he still wants a reunion for the fans
The co-founding Styx singer and keyboardist on his prog influences, why he hired a woman to shout at his kids – and why he doesn’t care if he isn’t remembered
“It was quite silly”: Deep Purple’s Don Airey recalls the one album he regrets
Deep Purple's Don Airey on life, loves and regrets
Sebastian Bach was ‘like a kid on Christmas morning’ when he was asked replace Dee Snider in Twisted Sister
Sebastian Bach and Twisted Sister‘s Jay Jay French speak exclusively to Classic Rock about filling Dee Snider’s boots
John Coghlan looks back on life in Status Quo – and the explosive moment that blew it all up
How John Coghlan survived the chaos of Status Quo
With no original members left, Foreigner are still proud to be Foreigner
As Foreigner prepare for their 50th Anniversary tour, bassist Jeff Pilson refutes those pesky "tribute band" accusations
The epic story of Axl Rose's favourite Scottish band, Nazareth
Axl is a huge fan. Robert Plant owes them money. They were almost on that plane with Skynyrd. Nazareth: the full crazy story
Steve Vai on the challenges of playing King Crimson with BEAT – and the change he's made
In 2024, four monster instrumentalists teamed up to play music from three killer King Crimson albums – and they're finally coming to Europe
A tribute to Rick Derringer: August 5, 1947 – May 26, 2025
From Hang On Sloopy to Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo: A celebration of Rick Derringer, who died a year ago today
Warner E. Hodges' band includes members of the Georgia Satellites, Hanoi Rocks, Jason & the Scorchers, and the Bottle Rockets. You should go see them
Warner E. Hodges and the International All Stars hit the UK twice this year
Six decades on from the hit that made him a legend, Arthur Brown's world continues to be crazy
On tour throughout 2026, The God Of Hellfire will be unveiling his upcoming album in full later in the year
My favourite Thin Lizzy song, by James Hetfield, Tony Iommi, Jon Bon Jovi, Suzi Quatro and more
Everyone has a favourite Thin Lizzy song, right? So we asked a load of famous folks to pick theirs and tell us why
Fistfights with Def Leppard and bust-ups with AC/DC: the story of Switzerland’s first great heavy metal band
Krokus were nicknamed ‘The Alpine AC/DC’
The 70s rock classic that was censored by the label, inspired Guns N’ Roses and almost got banned in Chile
Nazareth’s Hair Of The Dog inspired one of rock’s biggest bands
Colin Blunstone on The Zombies and looking after his "just plain sexy" voice
It’s that time of the season - Zombies singer Colin Blunstone is touring the UK this month
Soho Dukes started as a 19th-century drinking club. Now they're bringing fun back to rock'n'roll
Hats off to a band with a questionable past and sword-swallowing, trick-cycling, lion-taming grandparents
John 5 on why he's bucking the anti-phone movement at gigs
Well-travelled and current Mötley Crüe guitarist John 5 is about to embark on a European tour
“Megadeth sucks!”: This is what it was like being in the van with Slayer on their first ever UK tour
In 1987, one intrepid writers got in the van with thrash’s most controversial band as their Reign In Pain tour hit the UK
“I was just crap. I couldn’t pull it off”: It Bites ex Francis Dunnery on abandoning Asia after one show
Robert Plant and Santana collaborator reveals complaints about his recent DVDs, the possibility of revisiting his 80s heyday, and why it was time to explore his difficult childhood on new album England’s Tales Of The Council House Kid
Savoy Brown produced members of Fleetwood Mac, Black Sabbath, UFO and Yes – but they remain under the radar
Savoy Brown have featured members of some of rock’s greatest bands – but they remain an mystery to most people
The genre that refuses to die: A history Of Southern rock In 40 songs
Buying guide From the late 60s until today, here are 40 songs that show why Southern rock continues to thrive
Kansas: an everyday story of success, failure, religion, drugs, booze and jealousy
The story of Kansas is just your average tale of power struggles, line-up changes, religious conversions and multi-million selling hit records
16 albums into a 44-year career, German veterans Kreator are still doing their own thing
Kreator's Krushers Of The World album is out now
Original Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell remembers Phil Lynott and the birth of the band
The story behind the 1969 formation of Thin Lizzy
