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The true story of Hear 'n Aid, the heavy metal Band Aid
By Johnny Black published
Eat your heart out, Bob Geldof – Hear ’n Aid saw the hard-rock community muscling in on the charity single bandwagon. Cue a heavyweight cast, guitar battles and big hair contests

Styx fired Dennis DeYoung in 1999, but he still wants a reunion for the fans
By Dave Ling published
The co-founding Styx singer and keyboardist on his prog influences, why he hired a woman to shout at his kids – and why he doesn’t care if he isn’t remembered

The 31 best rock reissues and deluxe editions of 2025
By Classic Rock Magazine published
With major A-list anniversaries, overlooked landmark works and everything in between, the past 12 months haven’t been lacking in quality nostalgia and deluxe editions

Tony Iommi films New Year message, reflects on the "Summer of Sabbath"
By Fraser Lewry published
The Riff Lord has spoken

Myles Kennedy looks back on the time he refused to audition for Slash and Velvet Revolver
By Matt Mills published
After being diagnosed with tinnitus, the Alter Bridge singer/guitarist shot down the chance to audition for Velvet Revolver and their lineup of then-former Guns N’ Roses members

The trials and triumphs of Chris Rea, rock’s most reluctant star
By Henry Yates published
Think the late Chris Rea was just the guy who wrote Driving Home For Christmas? Think again

Ice Nine Kills have finished writing their horror film The Slashin’ Of The Christ and want to cast some familiar faces
By Matt Mills published
The script for the horror hounds’ first foray into feature filmmaking is done, and despite its title, Spencer Charnas insists it won’t annoy Christians

In Memoriam: A tribute to the musicians we lost in 2025
By Classic Rock Magazine published
Musicians who travelled up to the great gig in the sky in 2025 include Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Wilson, Ace Frehley, Sly Stone, Marianne Faithfull and many more
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