Latest articles by Henry Yates
Glenn Hughes: the soundtrack of my life
Deep Purple, Black Country Communion and Dead Daisies man Glenn Hughes picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance, and reveals the songs he doesn't remember singing
HIM'S Dark Light: how America fell in love with the new kings of goth
Rabid dogs, lost souls and the ghost of Jimi Hendrix – how HIM made the album that turned them into transatlantic superstars
Morpheus Project's new single Mozaick marks the arrival of a new force in prog
Morpheus Project unveil their debut single Mozaick – complete with spellbinding video
Six things you need to know about... Crown Lands
Introducing prog-loving shamanic prog-blues duo Crown Lands, who say “more is more” and mix brains with musical brawn.
The Pretty Reckless, Death By Rock And Roll and 2021's most anticipated rebirth
The Pretty Reckless have announced they'll be releasing a new album next year – as they share an acoustic version of lead single Death By Rock And Roll
Thundermother's Heat Wave: not a death rattle but a battle cry
Strikingly hooky return on Heat Wave from regenerated Swedes Thundermother
The 10 best scenes from This Is Spinal Tap - and the inspiration behind them
Released in 1984, Spinal Tap's satirical take on the world of heavy metal was brilliantly funny – and painfully accurate
Muddy Waters: a guide to his best albums
The best albums from Muddy Waters, the electric warrior of fine blues who mobilised the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton
Bryan Adams: the surprisingly sexual story of Summer Of '69
Bryan Adams’ hit single Summer Of '69 wasn’t about childhood innocence and forgotten friendships – it was an ode to topsy-turvy lurve-makin’
Steve Earle's Ghosts of West Virginia: an undeniably powerful, angry work
Veteran Steve Earle rages on retelling of 2010 West Virginia mining disaster
The Last Goodbye: How Queen made Innuendo and Made In Heaven
Even as his time ran out, Freddie Mercury was the driving force behind Queen’s 1991 album Innuendo and the voice from beyond the grave on 1995’s Made In Heaven. Here’s how Queen went out with a bang
The story of the great 'lost' Jeff Healey album, Heal My Soul
Jeff Healey arguably never sounded more alive than on his lost album, Heal My Soul
Ace Frehley interview: street gangs, stabbings, and Paul Stanley's IQ
Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley answers rock's heaviest questions
The Story Behind The Song: Anthrax and Public Enemy’s Bring The Noise
How thrash kingpins Anthrax and hip hop titans Public Enemy created the greatest rap-metal song of all
Argent - God Gave Rock And Roll To You: the story behind the song
Now a rock anthem, Argent's God Gave Rock And Roll To You was written under the storm cloud of cancer and enjoyed a superstar second wind
Interview: Neal Schon
The Journey lynchpin on sobriety, nagging spouses and that long-awaited Santana album.
Glenn Hughes interview: "we’re all gonna die... so live each day"
Glenn Hughes on health and happiness, looking back at Black Country Communion, and joining The Dead Daisies
50 years, 50 tracks: the Ultimate Heavy Metal Playlist
As humanity celebrates 50 years of heavy metal, here’s half a century’s worth of pioneering heavy music, from the classics to the contemporary hard-hitters
Christmas comes early on The Darkness's sixth album Easter Is Cancelled
Merry men The Darkness tread winning tightrope between sublime and ridiculous on Easter Is Cancelled
The 5 best new blues albums you need to hear right now
New releases from Henry’s Funeral Shoe, Kris Barras Band, P.P. Arnold, Sunjay and Katie Brooks
Hollis Brown: making a blood-spattered journey from the garage to the stars
Six things you need to know about New York rising stars Hollis Brown
Fleetwood Mac's wild ride: the story of the Blues Years
From 1967 to 1974, Fleetwood Mac teetered on the line between triumph and oblivion. Co-founder Mick Fleetwood recalls the band’s early years…
Jimi Hendrix: the life and times of a genius
Classic Rock talks to Jimi Hendrix's friends, admirers and other musicians about his life and importance
