Latest articles by Scott Rowley
Buying guide The Blues turned British rock on its head before it was sold back to America – and these are the albums that did it
Jimi Hendrix's final show was at a festival marred by terrible weather, machine-gun fire and marauding Hell's Angels
We go inside Scotland’s biggest prison, Barlinnie, for a gig by time-served and rehabilitated post-punks the Skids
1984 release tackled issues of the day cleverly and with incredible musicality
In an exclusive extract from a new book about the life of Stuart Adamson, we look at the hidden story behind The Crossing
Here's our pick of the best streaming deals you can still get - from TV and film, to audiobooks and music... but be quick
Missed out on the Cyber Monday sales? Don't worry, as there's still time to grab a bargain - but don't delay
Cyber Monday is over but that doesn't mean to say the deals are, as you can still buy LPs at a reduced price - but be quick!
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over for another year, but even if you missed out, there are still some excellent deals to get if you're quick
The doors are closing on the Black Friday weekend - but you can still get top deals on TV, film & music streaming services
The Black Friday weekend is in its closing stages, but there's still time for you to grab a record player discount
The Black Friday weekend is coming to an end, but if you're quick, you can still pick up LPs for an awesome price
The Black Friday weekend deals will soon be coming to a close - but there's still just enough time to save on turntables, speakers, headphones, streaming services, Lego sets & more
Buying guide Want to know the best albums by The Clash? And the worst? Here is the ultimate guide
Our reviewer tries and fails to take notes every minute of a gig by The Hives at The Outernet, London
After two failed solo albums, in the period between 1971 and 1974, David Bowie worked on nine of rock's greatest albums. WTF?
Sound N' Fury, due to be published in July, has been pushed back. But it might be the best book about Guns N' Roses ever written.
When Guns N' Roses released Appetite For Destruction they were managed by Alan Niven. This is how he dealt with The Most Dangerous Band In The World
The official programme Back To The Beginning is a unique collaboration between Black Sabbath, the Big Issue, and Metal Hammer and Classic Rock
Zach Bryan at Hyde Park: 20-somethings sing along with his songs about death, trauma and loss, like they are party anthems
The National Bowl at Milton Keynes plays home to an underserved tribe in a celebration of 80s alternative music
Fistfights with John Lydon, sword fights with the Sisters of Mercy, gangsters, goth and Ferris Bueller: The epic story of Flesh For Lulu
The indestructible Kirk Brandon on the unlikely origins of Theatre Of Hate and Spear Of Destiny and why he really is a dead man walking
