Classic Rock News

Iron Maiden, Oasis, Billy Idol and Phil Collins will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

By Fraser Lewry published 14 April 26

"I actually think the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is an utter, complete load of bollocks" - Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson

How Sopranos legend Stevie Van Zandt persuaded Bruce Springsteen to take a chance on future Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg

By Paul Brannigan published 13 April 26

How Jay Weinberg went from playing New York bars to playing stadiums with Bruce Springsteen as a teenager

Following their Justin Bieber support slot at Coachella, The Strokes announce world tour in support of new album Reality Awaits

By Paul Brannigan published 13 April 26

NYC indie rockers unveil 2026 tour itinerary

Watch Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi praise Ian Paice as she meets her Deep Purple heroes

By Fraser Lewry published 12 April 26

The politician is a self-confessed rocker who plays Burn by Deep Purple to let off steam

"That dude just showed me a dead alien." What Trent Reznor saw on Tom DeLonge's phone

By Stef Lach published 11 April 26

As far as weird rock celebrity stories go, this one from Foo Fighters drummer Ilan Rubin is going to be pretty hard to beat

The Rolling Stones are releasing a new song tomorrow, but under a fake name

By Paul Brannigan published 10 April 26

The Cockroaches, aka The Rolling Stones, are set to release the first music from their 25th studio album

"Making this record was joyful." Yes share first music from brand new studio album, Aurora

By Jerry Ewing published 10 April 26

Prog legends Yes will release their twenty-fourth studio album, Aurora, in June

Hotly-tipped fantasy doom metallers Castle Rat launch video for bombastic single Siren

By Fraser Lewry published 10 April 26

Castle Rat embark on a North American tour with Amon Amarth and Dethklok next week

Long-lost promo video for Led Zeppelin's Good Times Bad Times found in University of Georgia archive

By Fraser Lewry published 10 April 26

Watch footage of Led Zeppelin miming to Good Times Bad Times at a club in Miami in early 1969

Jack White expands 2026 tour, with UK and Irish headline dates sandwiched between American tours

By Paul Brannigan published 9 April 26

Jack White, coming to a city near you in 2026, probably

Watch Robert Plant and Saving Grace breathe new life into a Led Zeppelin classic

By Paul Brannigan published 9 April 26

Robert Plant and his band perform Led Zeppelin on US talk show

Taylor Momsen has been bitten by another animal on the AC/DC tour

By Simon Young published 9 April 26

The Pretty Reckless vocalist sought medical treatment before their set in Mexico City

Tool frontman offers support to friend, US Army's top general, ousted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

By Simon Young published 9 April 26

Maynard James Keenan and General Randy George were West Point Prep classmates in the early 80s

Kansas react to viral Carry On Wayward Son sketch on Saturday Night Live

By Fraser Lewry published 9 April 26

Led by Jack Black, a group of husbands find common purpose through a shared love of song

"People were throwing coins!" What it's like playing to a hostile Iron Maiden crowd, according to Atreyu

By Merlin Alderslade published 8 April 26

Atreyu might be one of metalcore's most celebrated bands, but they had a hard time winning over a rowdy Maiden crowd in Mexico

Pink Floyd announce new compilation album including extended version of classic track

By Fraser Lewry published 8 April 26

New Pink Floyd collection 8-Tracks features songs recorded between 1971 and 1979

New Rush drummer Anika Nilles reveals her thoughts on Neil Peart's playing

By Fraser Lewry published 8 April 26

Anika Nilles will make her touring debut with Rush in Los Angeles in July

Twisted Sister announce first show with Sebastian Bach - and it's in Alaska

By Fraser Lewry published 8 April 26

Twisted Sister will introduce Dee Snider's replacement during a short run of shows in September and October

Take a tour of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's Los Angeles home – and if you like what you see, it's yours for $17 million

By Fraser Lewry published 8 April 26

The Hancock Park address was the late Ozzy Osbourne's last home in Los Angeles