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Rare video of AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson singing Toto's classic Hold The Line has gone viral
By Fraser Lewry published
The footage was shot in 2001, as the AC/DC frontman played a series of low-key shows and recorded covers of two traditional folk songs

Things get steamy as Robert Fripp and Toyah tackle Rod Stewart's Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
By Fraser Lewry published
The Fripp-Willcox cover of Rod Stewart's classic features a rare lead vocal from Robert Fripp

The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced
By Fraser Lewry published
The White Stripes, Soundgarden, Bad Company and more will be inducted during the ceremony in Los Angeles in November

Fleetwood Mac and the arrival of Buckingham Nicks - only in the new issue of Classic Rock
By Siân Llewellyn published
Also in this issue: Joe Walsh, Don Airey, Those Damn Crows, Pete Townshend, Lollapalooza 92, Luke Spiller, Mike Campbell, Yngwie Malmsteen, Samantha Fish and more

"Since you’ve been gone, it’s not the same": Listen to the song Sammy Hagar finished after being visited by Eddie Van Halen in a dream
By Fraser Lewry published
The release of Sammy Hagar's Encore, Thank You, Goodnight comes ahead of his upcoming Best Of All Worlds residency in Las Vegas

Original Kiss drummer Peter Criss announces first solo album in 18 years
By Fraser Lewry published
The Catman's new album includes contributions from John 5, Billy Sheehan, Paul Shaffer and more

"It's gonna be fantastic." The Who's Pete Townshend is excited for next month's launch of Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet
By Paul Brannigan published
The Who's classic album Quadrophenia is to be given a new life as ballet production, starting May 28

Watch the video for the first new music from the original Alice Cooper Band in half a century
By Fraser Lewry last updated
Black Mamba comes from the Bob Ezrin-produced Revenge of Alice Cooper, out in July

Bryan Adams announces mammoth North American tour schedule with Pat Benatar and The Sheepdogs
By Fraser Lewry published
Bryan Adams' Roll With The Punches tour will reach North America in September after a lengthy European run

Queen's Brian May pays tribute to legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker
By Paul Brannigan published
"Thank you, Roy for all the great work you did for us, and all the fun we had"

Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and Kenney Jones have recorded 11 songs for a new Faces album
By Paul Brannigan published
More than 50 years on since their last studio album, Faces are preparing to return with a new record in 2026

Billy Idol hooks up with Avril Lavigne for driving pop-punk anthem 77
By Fraser Lewry published
77 comes from Billy Idol's upcoming album Dream Into It

Legendary Bohemian Rhapsody producer Roy Thomas Baker dead at 78
By Fraser Lewry published
Roy Thomas Baker worked with Queen, Free, Journey, The Cars, Yes, Ozzy Osbourne, Smashing Pumpkins and many more

Billy Idol thinks he deserves your vote for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
By Paul Brannigan published
Vote Idol!

"There have been some communication issues": Zak Starkey returns to The Who days after dismissal
By Fraser Lewry published
It's been a lively week for Ringo Starr's son

Unreleased studio recording of Guns N' Roses featuring Ringo Starr and Elton John emerges online
By Fraser Lewry published
Starkey's post comes just days after he was fired by The Who

Those Damn Crows score their first UK No.1 album with God Shaped Hole
By Dave Everley published
Rock is officially back on top again
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