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Steven Wilson launches Requiem For A Village website and shares video trailer
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Watch fiery footage of Slayer performing Reign In Blood in full as they kick off 40th-anniversary celebrations
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Sammy Hagar responds to Alex Van Halen calling him "a complete idiot"
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Oasis 'unhappy' about upcoming auction of rare recordings
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Latest Classic Rock News

Steven Wilson launches Requiem For A Village website and shares video trailer
By Jerry Ewing Published
New video trailer featuring Dr. Who actor David Tennant narrating and bearing the title "The Village is Alive. Welcome to the village." shared online

Watch fiery footage of Slayer performing Reign In Blood in full as they kick off 40th-anniversary celebrations
By Matt Mills Published
The controversial thrashers are playing select dates in North and Latin America

Sammy Hagar responds to Alex Van Halen calling him "a complete idiot"
By Paul Brannigan Published
Some feuds never die

Oasis 'unhappy' about upcoming auction of rare recordings
By Paul Brannigan Published
"This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for fans and collectors alike"

Steve Hackett stars in brand new Kompendium video for Lilly
By Jerry Ewing Published
Robert Reed's all-star 2012 Kompendium project, Beneath The Waves, has just been reissued as a Director's Cut Deluxe Edition

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi recalls heartbreaking final conversation with Ozzy Osbourne
By Stef Lach Published
Tony Iommi spoke with Black Sabbath bandmate Ozzy Osbourne the night before Prince of Darkness died

The Darkness announce best-of album Crock Of Hits and tiny London celebration show
By Fraser Lewry Published
Crock Of Hits will go on sale in November, before The Darkness's Christmas arena tour
Latest Classic Rock Features

“Robert Fripp always has an excuse not to play”: Toyah Willcox is more than Mrs King Crimson
By Rob Hughes Published
From post-punk icon and award-winning female solo artist to becoming regarded as just the prog mastermind’s wife, her rebellious creative energy is fired by Roxy Music, Devo, The Tubes and all things off the wall

The true story of Attila, Billy Joel's pre-fame metal band, and "the worst album ever made"
By Paul Brannigan Published
The recent passing of former Attila drummer Jon Small means that, sadly, the world will never see a reunion of his much-misunderstood metal band with Billy Joel

With such differing backgrounds, did Phil Collins really just click with Genesis?
By Chris Roberts Published
He remembers his first drum, being a keen footballer but not a good one, how he got his audition with the band that made his name, and what he really thought of acting

More than just a speed merchant: Why you should listen to Yngwie Malmsteen's Odyssey
By Nick Shilton Published
Neo-classical heavy metal? Check. Staggering technical ability? Check. Commercial appeal? You'd be surprised

"Most bands are scared of ridicule - we embrace it." Every Muse album ranked from worst to best
By Paul Brannigan Published
Buying guide Updated: Muse's sonic symphonies have propelled the Devon trio to the stages of the world's biggest stadia: here is their ten-album catalogue ranked

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: September 7, 2026
By Polly Glass Published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Europe, Airbourne, Stanley Simmons and more
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Latest Classic Rock Reviews

An emotional Jon Bon Jovi lights up London on his band's triumphant return to England's national stadium
By Paul Brannigan Published
Night one of Bon Jovi's three-night stand at Wembley Stadium offers redemption for JBJ

Stephen Stills finds catharsis and commercial success on the sprawling debut from Manassas
By Classic Rock Magazine Published
Surrounded by a talented group of musicians, including ex-Byrd Chris Hillman, Stephen Stills explores four musical avenues on four sides of vinyl

Airbourne blaze back on a wave of pent-up desire and nostalgia on album featuring Bryan Adams and Mutt Lange
By Emma Johnston Published
Airbourne's self-titled sixth album pays tribute to Lemmy, John Bonham, Bon Scott, and Little Richard

One of the great 'what if' moments in rock history: Ace by Dee Snider's Desperado
By Classic Rock Magazine Published
What happens when you mix Dee Snider, Clive Burr and Bernie Tormé? A lost, long-forgotten surprise

Prog-metal veterans Mastodon surmount personal tragedies to deliver stellar ninth album Marrow Deep
By Dave Everley Published
Prog-metal veterans Mastodon's first album since the death of former guitarist Brent Hinds doesn’t hide the seam of anguish at its core

Mastodon triumph over tragedy with Marrow Deep
By Chris Chantler Published
The departure of guitarist Brent Hinds in 2025 might've spelled disaster for Mastodon, but the prog metal pioneers are ambitious as ever

“A blur of Rhinestones sparkling in the spotlights”: Ghost offer a rare, stylish glimpse behind the curtain with concert film/documentary 2 Big To Rig
By Eleanor Goodman Published
Sweden’s hard rock devil church celebrate their fans and crew alike in this dazzling backstage look. Mild spoilers ahead…






