Latest articles by Dave Ling
Paul Di'Anno's 10 greatest performances with Iron Maiden
Some fans still cite Iron Maiden's first two albums as their greatest. This is the best of Paul Di'Anno, the late, great man who sang on them
The musicians that shaped Michael Anthony’s life, from Led Zeppelin to Eddie Van Halen
Jack Bruce, John Paul Jones and his ex-bandmate - these are former Van Halen man Michael Anthony’s biggest musical influences
Creeper are gearing up for Devil's Night and a huge, pomp-filled night in North London
It’ll be fangs, coffins and fake blood at Wembley Arena later this month
John Petrucci on resolving trauma and the return of Mike Portnoy to Dream Theater
With friends (and bandmates) reunited for Dream Theater’s 40th anniversary, it’ll be a special night for fans at Wembley Arena later this month
The tale of prog-tinged City Boy, who landed a hit pop-rock single and never recovered
Starting as an art-rock project in the vein of 10cc or Queen, work with producer Mutt Lange and the 1978 single 5.7.0.5. let to dispute, distraction and eventual destruction after several promising proggy albums
Phil Mogg on 50 years with UFO, life on the road and new band Moggs Motel
Phil Mogg reveals why Moggs Motel doesn't have an apostrophe
How Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes became one of American rock’s great unsung heroes
Slash, Billy Gibbons and members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Doors – they’re all fans of Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes
Steve Hackett on The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway and keeping the Genesis flame alight
Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett's latest 'themed' tour enables him to visit "the best of both worlds"
Blues-rocker, radio host and award winner Elles Bailey on how to succeed in the music industry
British blueser Ellles Bailey begins a UK tour in late September
After 35 years, Monster Magnet know exactly what their fans want
"It's all-energy. It's rock excitement, psychedelic glory and space-rock hooks" - Dave Wyndorf
Why Armored Saint recorded a cover of a Four Tops classic
American metallers Armored Saint are steeling themselves for a US tour with W.A.S.P. via the magic of Motown
The Black Eyed Sons emerge from the wreckage of the Quireboys
Members of The Quireboys and Down n' Outz combine for an all-star album featuring Joe Elliott, Ryan Roxie, Charlie Starr and more
The epic story of Europe, the band who were more than just a one hit wonder
From partying with Guns N’ Roses to pushing back against those poodle perms, this is the story of Swedish hard rock heroes Europe
How UFO fell apart then found themselves again
After debacles with former guitarist Michael Schenker, UFO returned with a new lineup in 2004 for another shot at the big time
Happy 75th birthday to Gene Simmons, Kiss bassist and unrepentant asshole
Self-confessed “asshole”, politically incorrect philanderer, money-obsessed businessman, rock superstar – god bless Gene Simmons
A tribute to Bernie Marsden: May 7, 1951 – August 24, 2023
Best known for co-founding Whitesnake and as a writer of some of their classic songs, Bernie Marsden spent a lifetime walking in the shadow of the blues
"Nobody wants a reggae or a hip-hop record from us": How Blackberry Smoke keep moving forwards
Still dealing with the sad loss of their drummer, southern rockers Blackberry Smoke are gearing up for a European tour
A tribute to Phil Lynott, by the guitarists who played alongside him
Phil Lynott's bandmates share their memories of their late, lamented, but inimitable frontman Philip Lynott
Roots rockers Brave Rival spend most of their lives in a van, but it's been worth it
Always-on-the-road Brits Brave Rival launch new album Fight Or Flight with a London show next month
How 10cc transformed I'm Mandy Fly Me into an epic via "two whacking great guitar solos"
The band members may argue about the origins of the title, but there's no denying that the multi-part I'm Mandy Fly Me is a true pop classic
The chaotic story of Black Sabbath's Tony Martin era
Dio was out, Gillan was gone, Geezer had given up, and Ozzy had declared war. Light came in the shape of Tony Martin, and the next chapter in Black Sabbath's story
Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt is unable to tell you what he'd like to tell you
Swedish proggers Opeth have European festival dates throughout the summer before heading to the US, and have a new album in the can
Journey's Jonathan Cain on band animosity, Don't Stop Believin', and why they don't play Germany
AOR giants Journey are currently on tour, and will bring the show to the UK for the first time in over a decade later this year
