Latest articles by Geoff Barton
Were Buffalo the original Aussie heavy metal band?
Forget AC/DC and Rose Tattoo – Brisbane bruisers Buffalo brought heavy rock Down Under
Limelight: Octopie
Finnish lads create a whimsical world with their Gentle Giant-influenced sounds.
The Paris attacks: "Terrorists won't take away our music"
In the wake of the attacks in Paris, we ask the industry experts what it all means for the future of live music.
Prog Round-up: December 2015
Not yet ratedGeoff Barton on new releases from The Tirith, Witchwood, Soft Hearted Scientists, Heylel and Simulacrum
The Darkness: "It takes balls to be playful"
In 2003 The Darkness released the landmark Permission To Land, but what came next? Classic Rock talked to the band as they launched One Way Ticket To Hell ...And Back
Prog Round-up: November 2015
Not yet ratedGeoff Barton on new releases from Sendelica, Octopie, Starship Trooper, Inner Odyssey and Eloah
Hollywood Vampires: Hollywood Vampires
Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and more salute the original HV with a (mostly) covers album.
Prog Round-up: October 2015
Not yet ratedGeoff Barton on new releases from Tír na nÓg, The Powwow Rock Orchestra, Crimson Chrysalis, Space Mirrors and Forest Field
The Doors: Full Circle/Other Voices
Not yet ratedThe Doors’ final albums, recorded after the death of their talismanic singer.
Ted Nugent: Free-For-All
Not yet ratedThe Motor City Madman’s first real steps into the spotlight, with a little help from Meat Loaf.
Prog Round-up: Summer 2015
Not yet ratedGeoff Barton on new releases from Cary Grace, The Anagram Principle, Eternal Journey, Iglomat and Big Big Train
Prog Round-up: August 2015
Not yet ratedGeoff Barton on new releases from A Formal Horse, Nice Beaver, Rainburn, Magic Pie and Kes
Welcome Back: Davy O'List
He stood in for Syd Barrett and helped Yes choose a band name. A prog legend and all-round Nice guy…
