"If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks then I will have a crack at it": Watch the trailer for the new documentary about the drumming life of Phil Collins
The Phil Collins documentary Drummer First will premiere later this month
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Jack White reveals where and when he'll be playing shows in the UK and Europe next year
The No Name tour will include four British gigs
Big Big Train announce US tour dates for April 2025
Big Big Train will also play their very first live shows in Canada and Portugal in 2025
Korn, Muse, Scorpions, Linkin Park, Judas Priest and more for Hellfest Open Air 2025
Hellfest has announced another heavyweight lineup for next year!
System Of A Down announce three co-headline stadium shows with Korn, Avenged Sevenfold and Deftones
American and Canadian metal fans will be spoiled next year, thanks to these three blockbuster events
Geezer Butler names one “cringy” Black Sabbath song: “Maybe because I wrote it, and I hate listening to stuff that I’ve written”
The beloved bassist also reveals how Black Sabbath’s lyrics have been “misinterpreted” over the years
Metallica’s Robert Trujillo explains how he met Ozzy Osbourne
Apparently the Prince Of Darkness enjoyed wandering off when he was supposed to be recording music…
Guns N' Roses announce 2025 tour dates including first-ever show in Saudi Arabia
Guns N' Roses will play 24 shows across the Middle East and Europe next summer
Watch Rush's Alex Lifeson play a Christmas-themed Black Sabbath cover with Barenaked Ladies
It's all kicking off in Toronto
Watch Bruce Dickinson pay tribute to Nicko McBrain during his final ever show
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has retired from touring after 42 years
Why Paul McCartney's dream of making a sci-fi musical film about earth-invading aliens with sci-fi author Isaac Asimov never got off the launch-pad
The story behind Paul McCartney's 1974 vision of making a sci-fi musical film about music-loving aliens
"A name familiar to many of our fans." Iron Maiden announce new touring drummer following departure of Nicko McBrain
A day after the sad news that Nicko McBrain will be retiring as Iron Maiden's full-time drummer, his replacement has been revealed
"It's a beautiful song with a bit of a dark edge." Comic Chris McCausland on why he chose Metallica's Nothing Else Matters for his latest performance on Strictly Come Dancing
Watch Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell wow the Strictly judges with Viennese Waltz set to Metallica classic
"His ear was very crusty." Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne on meeting Paul McCartney for the first time
Flaming Lips singer Wayne Coyne smoked a joint with Beatles icon – and was fascinated by Sir Paul's "crusty" ear
"Today will be my final gig with Iron Maiden." Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain retires from band after 42 years
Beloved Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is officially stepping away from the band
Conan O’Brien sang for an extreme metal band last night
He welcomed Slipknot, Lamb Of God and more onto The Tonight Show – now, Conan O’Brien has followed in their footsteps and played with a metal band
Machine Head’s next album seems to be right around the corner…
The groove metal behemoths previously teased a new album for April, and now they’ve offered a glimpse inside the studio
Classic Rock magazine's best rock albums of 2024
The Black Crowes' comeback album Happiness Bastards has been voted the album of the year in Classic Rock magazine's annual end-of-year writer's poll
The best albums, shows and megastars of 2024 – only in Classic Rock's end-of-year special
Also in this issue: AC/DC, David Gilmour, Foreigner, Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, Ghost Bruce Dickinson, Hawkwind, the Black Crowes and more - and three exclusive gifts
