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Glenn Hughes reveals the best guitarist he’s ever worked with – and it’s not Ritchie Blackmore
By Classic Rock published
Look away, Blackmore fans

Watch Aston Villa FC pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne before their first game of the new season
By Metal Hammer published
The Prince Of Darkness’ hometown team Aston Villa honour the late singer at Villa Park, site of his final gig

Former members of Thin Lizzy to join Guns N' Roses, Black Star Riders stars at 40th anniversary tribute concert celebrating Phil Lynott's life and legacy
By Paul Brannigan published
The Dedication To Phil Lynott concert will take place in Dublin, Ireland in January

How Nirvana rescued 'Weird Al' Yankovic from "the wilderness"
By Paul Brannigan published
"Dave Grohl saw me perform in Seattle once and said it was the loudest show he had ever heard"

Biff Byford reveals cancer diagnosis
By Rich Hobson published
Saxon frontman Biff Byford has posted an update on social media explaining why the band have had to postpone dates this year

Watch Aerosmith's Joe Perry play Black Crowes and Stone Temple Pilots songs with supergroup featuring Chris Robinson on vocals
By Paul Brannigan published
Watch highlights from the opening night of The Joe Perry Project's North American tour

Robert Plant reveals why he turned down Tony Iommi's invitation to Black Sabbath's last ever show
By Paul Brannigan published
This is why you didn't see Led Zeppelin's frontman at Black Sabbath's final show

Ozzy Osbourne: A celebration of a lifetime in rock - only in the new issue of Classic Rock
By Siân Llewellyn published
Also in this issue: Mick Ralphs, Warren Haynes, Glenn Hughes, Harem Scarem, Walter Trout, Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse and more

Robert Plant introduces new Saving Grace single Gospel Plough
By Fraser Lewry published
Listen to Robert Plant and Saving Grace's version of the African American spiritual Gospel Plough

"This is a perfect time for us to tell you that it's our last album." Megadeth to retire, announce final album and farewell tour to come in 2026
By Merlin Alderslade published
Thrash metal legends Megadeth are officially calling it a day

"There’s a lot of money in music, it’s creating billionaires. But it doesn't pay fairly." The Black Keys on the "insane racket" that is the music industry in 2025
By Paul Brannigan published
The Black Keys: not huge fans of the music business

"His persona of this bat-eating maniac had nothing to do with the truth at all." Deep Purple's Ian Paice on the Ozzy Osbourne he knew, and Ozzy's idea for the greatest rock tour of all time
By Paul Brannigan published
Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice shares his memories of the Prince of Darkness

Bill Burr on how teaming up with Primus and Tool members helps his stand-up
By Rich Hobson published
Comedian Bill Burr reflects on performing Too Many Puppies with Primus in Los Angeles

This is what Ozzy Osbourne thought of Taylor Swift
By Paul Brannigan published
As Taylor Swift, the world's biggest pop star, announces details of her new album, The Life Of A Showgirl, we recall how she received Ozzy Osbourne's seal of approval

Kiss react to inclusion in first Kennedy Center Honors announcement since controversial Trump takeover
By Fraser Lewry published
"They're incredible people, by the way" - Donald Trump

Chrissie Hynde announces duets album with Mark Lanegan, Lucinda Williams, Dave Gahan and more
By Fraser Lewry published
Listen to Chrisie Hynde's version of Always On My Mind featuring Rufus Wainwright now

Bruce Dickinson reveals 2027 solo album plans, says Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris loves it
By Matt Mills published
Iron Maiden have plenty of things planned for 2026, but their singer is already looking even further into the future
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