Latest articles by Philip Wilding
Mr Lonely Heart: the tragic death of Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott
When Phil Lynott collapsed on Christmas Day 1985, it was the beginning of the end for the former Thin Lizzy legend
The 100 greatest rock songs of the century... so far
Many were longlisted, but this is the final selection – the best rock songs of the 21st century thus far, as voted for by you
Zappa: "I think the FBI keep their eye on me”
In 1993, while writing for a new music paper called Cutting Edge, Philip Wilding spoke to Frank Zappa, little knowing it would be his last print magazine interview
Volbeat hit the heights on Rewind, Replay, Rebound - Live In Deutschland
Rewind, Replay, Rebound is Volbeat's latest album (and all the hits) live recorded Live In Deutschland
Graham Bonnet sings literally everything on Solo Albums 1974-1992
Six-record set Solo Albums 1974-1992 proves Graham Bonnet could pretty much sing anything – and frequently did
Diamond Head's 2020 take on Lightning To The Nations still rages, but there's one problem
Fortieth-anniversary reworking of Diamond Head's classic debut Lightning To The Nations beats the original to death
The deluxe edition of UFO's Strangers In The Night improves upon perfection
What do we want? An eight-disc reissue of UFO's era-defining live album Strangers In The Night! When do we want it? Now!
Jakko Jakszyk's Secrets & Lies bristles with pain and thrilling invention
King Crimson guitarist Jakko Jakszy's solo album Secrets & Lies charts the sublime to the ridiculous
Why James Dean Bradfield made an album inspired by a murdered Chilean activist
Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean Bradfield talks about his new solo ‘concept’ album Even In Exile, why he won’t be playing it live, and getting to grips with playing an instrument that’s taller than he is
James Dean Bradfield's Even In Exile: shining a light on dark history
Even In Exile is Manics man James Dean Bradfield’s contemplative paean to Chilean activist/ artist Victor Jara
Biffy Clyro: A Celebration Of Endings might be the beginning of something
Controversial Download headliners Biffy Clyro provide lingering beauty on ninth album A Celebration Of Endings
Marillion's Steve Hogarth: the soundtrack of my life
Marillion frontman Steve Hogarth on the special records, artists and gigs that are of lasting significance to him
Steve Howe's Love Is: masterly communication with the universe
Steve Howe's first album in nine years Love Is shimmers and glows
Haken - Virus Review
Not yet ratedWho says sequels are never as good as the originals? The UK prog kings pick up from where 2018’s Vector left off – and serve up a modern masterpiece in the process.
Lonely Robot's Feelings Are Good: heartache and turmoil burnished bright
When you’ve loved and lost like John Mitchell, Feelings Are Good is the result
Kansas: The Absence of Presence - both pomp and rock in full effect
Latter-day Kansas are still able to surprise on 16th album The Absence of Presence
Neil Peart interview: "I never set out to be famous - I set out to be good"
As Rush began their 30th anniversary tour in 2004, Classic Rock spoke to Neil Peart, who hadn’t done a major interview in a decade
Rush's Permanent Waves: a 40th anniversary worth celebrating
A lavish reissue for one of prog giant Rush's most pivotal records, Permanent Waves
AC/DC's Back In Black: the story behind the album
On July 25, 1980, AC/DC released their first album since the death of Bon Scott. It became one of the biggest selling albums ever
Sleaze on the Sunset Strip: How Penelope Spheeris captured the hair metal scene at the brink of implosion
This is the story Penelope Spheeris' notorious documentary, The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Biff Byford's School Of Hard Knocks: leave your preconceptions behind
Saxon singer Biff Byford shows light and shade on debut solo record School Of Hard Knocks
Blackwater Conspiracy: the sound of a band starting to sing their own song
Two Tails & The Dirty Truth Of Love & Revolution is the second album from acclaimed Irish rock’n’rollers Blackwater Conspiracy
