Classic Rock Features

Meet the small town heroes that won’t let a worldwide pandemic stop their charge into heavy metal

From The Beatles on Ed Sullivan to Live Aid and beyond, these 10 TV performances went down in rock'n'roll history and inspired generations of hopeful musicians

Hard-hitting British turbo-duo Royal Blood return with Typhoons – their most danceable, most feelgood album yet – and one member’s newfound sobriety

A bluffer's guide to what you need to know about Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page and how they got started

The Beatles' White Album release marked the coming death of the 60s, but it was also The Beatles’ most psychedelic and surreal record

In 1974 Queen released the album that would define their sound, capture their grand ambition and vindicate their unshakeable self-belief. This is the story of Queen II and the real birth of the legend

Elvis Presley escaped poverty to become a global phenomenon and a hip-swivelling, parent-baiting target for the KKK. These are his best albums

Leicester power trio Skam on their love of rock and performing live, adventures with The Answer, and playing a pub gig for a witch

Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello on London Calling by The Clash, an album that cast his heavy metal heritage in a new light

Had it not been for guitarist Dick Taylor, the Rolling Stones and The Pretty Things might never have happened, and the British R&B scene of 60s would have been much greyer – and quieter

Eight sensational new singles guaranteed to keep the rock world aflame for the next seven days

San Franciscan guitar genius Ronnie Montrose never quite lived up to his promise, yet he inspired a legion of imitators

Looking to expand your knowledge on all things Queen? You’ve come to the right place as we’ve picked out 12 essential Queen books that celebrate the world's most regal band

Nightwish mastermind Tuomas Holopainen hails the overlooked genius of The 3rd And Mortal’s cult 90s classic Tears Laid in Earth

Fish praises Selling England By The Pound by Genesis, a record that influenced his journey as a singer and lyricist

Inspired by mystical dreams, a hectic rock’n’roll lifestyle and a f**ked-up séance, Uriah Heep's 1972 album Demons And Wizards turned them into global superstars

For Those About To Rock brought cannons into the AC/DC arsenal and is responsible for the burn marks on Brian Johnson's shoulders

From Meat Loaf to the Sisters Of Mercy, everyone Jim Steinman worked with benefited from his magic

Former Black Stone Riders and Thin Lizzy guitarist Damon Johnson has finally found his niche. And it includes licking lots of stamps