Latest articles by Dave Ling
Sebastian Bach and Twisted Sister‘s Jay Jay French speak exclusively to Classic Rock about filling Dee Snider’s boots
How John Coghlan survived the chaos of Status Quo
As Foreigner prepare for their 50th Anniversary tour, bassist Jeff Pilson refutes those pesky "tribute band" accusations
Axl is a huge fan. Robert Plant owes them money. They were almost on that plane with Skynyrd. Nazareth: the full crazy story
In 2024, four monster instrumentalists teamed up to play music from three killer King Crimson albums – and they're finally coming to Europe
From Hang On Sloopy to Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo: A celebration of Rick Derringer, who died a year ago today
Warner E. Hodges and the International All Stars hit the UK twice this year
On tour throughout 2026, The God Of Hellfire will be unveiling his upcoming album in full later in the year
Everyone has a favourite Thin Lizzy song, right? So we asked a load of famous folks to pick theirs and tell us why
Krokus were nicknamed ‘The Alpine AC/DC’
Nazareth’s Hair Of The Dog inspired one of rock’s biggest bands
It’s that time of the season - Zombies singer Colin Blunstone is touring the UK this month
Hats off to a band with a questionable past and sword-swallowing, trick-cycling, lion-taming grandparents
Well-travelled and current Mötley Crüe guitarist John 5 is about to embark on a European 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
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 have featured members of some of rock’s greatest bands – but they remain an mystery to most people
Buying guide From the late 60s until today, here are 40 songs that show why Southern rock continues to thrive
The story of Kansas is just your average tale of power struggles, line-up changes, religious conversions and multi-million selling hit records
Kreator's Krushers Of The World album is out now
The story behind the 1969 formation of Thin Lizzy
Whitesnake slithered to success with 1979’s Lovehunter
If you’re looking for some ‘leather, studs and bullet belts’ classic metal, get in Tailgunner's firing line
