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Why country star Brent Cobb revisited the music of his youth on new album Ain't Rocked In A While
By Chris Lord published
For his new album, American country music veteran Brent Cobb looked back to his youth and took inspiration from AC/DC and Black Sabbath

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: August 18, 2025
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Ricky Warwick, Deep Purple, Paradise Lost and more

The time Ozzy Osbourne planned to beat up Frank Zappa
By Classic Rock published
The story of the unlikely love-in between Frank Zappa and Black Sabbath

The chaotic story of Weeley and Bickershaw, the early 70s festivals that time forgot
By Mick Farren published
Not every festival could be Woodstock or the Isle Of Wight

The hypnotic 80s single that gave an apocalyptic post-punk band an unlikely Cold War-inspired hit
By Ian Fortnam published
When Killing Joke became unlikely pop stars

The story of Facelift, the album that saw Alice In Chains go from hair metal local heroes to grunge superstars
By Niall Doherty published
The Seattle rockers’ game-changing debut turns 35 this month and still sounds as vital as ever

Warrior Soul on past mistakes, future plans and the big problem with hotels
By Dave Ling published
Warrior Soul will celebrate their 35th year by touring the UK in August and September

Five amazing 90s bands who should have been massive but never made it
By Ken McIntyre published
Some bands make all the right noises but never achieve the riches they deserve

Interview: Dire Straits and the adventure of Brothers In Arms
By Paul Rees published
Everything changed for Dire Straits when they made Brothers In Arms: Mark Knopfler, John Illsley and Guy Fletcher look back

"It’s music for those who’ve been to the edge and came back louder." Panamanian alt. rockers AlphaWhores talk us through their new album, You Can Come Out Now, track-by-track
By Paul Brannigan published
"This isn’t music for the faint-hearted"

Debate: Who are the 'big four' of classic rock?
By Fraser Lewry published
For those about to opine, we salute you

When Genesis reunited to make a film, it was the same old story
By Rob Hughes published
Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford look back on the controversial Genesis documentary Sum Of The Parts

The forgotten story of a true American band, Grand Funk Railroad
By Peter Makowski published
Grand Funk Railroad sold out New York’s Shea Stadium and headlined London’s Hyde Park, but while blue-collar America adored their no-nonsense rock’n’roll, the critics despised them

Adam Duritz: The soundtrack of my life
By Niall Doherty published
Counting Crows mainman Adam Duritz picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance, and names the guitarist he always "says stupid shit in front of"

“They made complex music sound easy. I’m envious”: Adrian Vandenberg’s prog inspirations
By Phil Weller published
The Dutch guitarist lists some British musicians who inspired the world at large, as much for their attitudes as their creations

"My whole life I've felt like an outsider": Connor Selby on turning negatives into positives
By Dave Ling published
Connor Selby is seen mostly as a blueser, but there’s much more to the multiple award-winning singer/songwriter than that

Checking in with the oldest new band in the world, Cardinal Black
By Dave Ling published
Back with a new album and with Slash fighting their corner, Cardinal Black are currently on tour
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