Classic Rock News

Iron Maiden thank fans who attended Eddfest and reveal Edd's dive bar was robbed

By Fraser Lewry Published 22 July 26

Go behind the scenes at Knebworth Park with Steve Harris and some very enthusiastic fans

Watch Bruce Springsteen, Slash, Dave Grohl, Nancy Wilson, Billy Gibbons and more share memories of LA's most rock 'n' roll hotel in trailer for new documentary

By Paul Brannigan Published 22 July 26

Star-studded documentary promises to lift the lid on the history of LA's legendary rock 'n' roll bolthole, the Sunset Marquis

Hollywood Vampires launch cover of Motörhead's Ace Of Spades

By Fraser Lewry Published 22 July 26

Supergroup Hollywood Vampires tour Europe next month to mark the release of the live album At Montreux Jazz Festival

Black Sabbath trio share reflections on Ozzy Osbourne

By Paul Brannigan Published 22 July 26

"Gone in body, but his legend lives on"

Listen to Halestorm's Lzzy Hale take on a Soundgarden rarity with Chris Cornell tribute project King Ultramega

By Paul Brannigan Published 22 July 26

Chris Cornell tribute project King Ultramega tackle a deep cut from grunge superstars Soundgarden

Sharon Osbourne pays tribute to husband Ozzy one year on from his death

By Matt Mills Published 22 July 26

The Princess Of Darkness urges fans to “yank up the music really loud” in celebration of the Black Sabbath singer

A scuplture honouring local legends XTC has been unveiled in Swindon

By Fraser Lewry Published 22 July 26

The ceremony was followed by a performance by EXTC, featuring two members of the iconic XTC lineup

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is a fan of The Smiths, The Strokes, The Pogues and The Wedding Present

By Paul Brannigan Published 21 July 26

"If there's anything I’ve always loved it's soaring guitar bands"

Tom Morello announces creation of the Mary Morello Memorial Project to continue his late mother's activism

By Paul Brannigan Published 21 July 26

"We invite you to engage first hand in CARING, SERVICE & ACTION"

R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck insists that the band will never properly reform

By Paul Brannigan Published 21 July 26

"Everyone has their memories and they’re sacrosanct"

Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham's 1972 Jensen Interceptor III is being sold at auction this weekend

By Paul Brannigan Published 21 July 26

Live out your "I used to be the drummer in Led Zeppelin" fantasies by purchasing John Bonham's 'motor'

Melissa Auf der Maur announces her first new music in over 15 years

By Paul Brannigan Published 20 July 26

"I'm going to ease myself back into sound"

Liam Gallagher gives his tongue-in-cheeks reasons for not wanting to make a new Oasis album

By Paul Brannigan Published 20 July 26

Could a new Oasis record really turn back time for Cher? Liam Gallagher isn't convinced

Previously unheard 40-year-old Guns N' Roses rehearsal tape surfaces online

By Fraser Lewry Published 19 July 26

The recording, which features early versions of several Appetite For Destruction songs, was made before Guns N' Roses signed to Geffen Records

L7 bassist Jennifer Finch dead at 59

By Classic Rock Published 19 July 26

The L7 bassist recently announced that she had been diagnosed with brain cancer

Watch Jonathan Davis and Yoshiki perform orchestra-backed version of Korn classic Freak On A Leash

By Stef Lach Published 18 July 26

Korn frontman joins X Japan star Yoshiki in Los Angeles for soaring take on nu metal hit Freak On A Leash

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson names the legendary punk singer who asked him for an autograph

By Dave Everley Published 18 July 26

Not one but two punk icons outed themselves to Ian Anderson as secret Jethro Tull fans

Lars Ulrich on Metallica taking up residency at the "intimidating" Sphere Las Vegas

By Paul Brannigan Published 17 July 26

"We gotta start thinking about scaling the Sphere mountain and conquering that"

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards isn't ruling out future live shows from the British rock 'n' roll icons

By Paul Brannigan Published 17 July 26

As they celebrate their fifteenth UK Number 1 album, The Rolling Stones hint at future live dates