Classic Rock News

Get the new issue of Metal Hammer with an exclusive Megadeth cover and a copy of the band’s self-titled final album

By Metal Hammer published 13 January 26

Megadeth’s self-titled swansong drops on January 23, and you can get it on vinyl in a bundle with the latest issue of Metal Hammer

The man who became Boston's singer but wasn't allowed to tell anyone has finally broken his silence

By Fraser Lewry published 13 January 26

With singer Brad Delp's future in Boston uncertain, Tom Scholz hired a secret replacement. Four decades on, he's finally telling his story

Sammy Hagar promises "deep dive into the Van Halen years" on tour dates with Rick Springfield

By Fraser Lewry published 12 January 26

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Kenny Aronoff will bring the party to seven cities that aren't Las Vegas this summer

AC/DC threw Taylor Momsen a bat-themed birthday party, after she got bit halfway through a show

By Matt Mills published 11 January 26

“When AC/DC give you a nickname, you stick with that!”

Alex Van Halen praises the impact of seeing Black Sabbath for the first time

By Rich Hobson published 11 January 26

Alex Van Halen opened up to Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain about what it was like seeing Black Sabbath in the early 70s

Grateful Dead founding guitarist and singer Bob Weir dead at 78

By Stef Lach published 11 January 26

Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead has died from underlying lung issues months after cancer battle

One of rock music's most respected voices says that Donald Trump is "destroying America"

By Paul Brannigan published 9 January 26

"Today the USA is a disaster"

Watch the first episode of the eagerly-awaited series Tony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal

By Fraser Lewry published 9 January 26

The video tells Tony Iommi's story through archive footage and present-day interviews

The Black Crowes announce new album - listen to the first two tracks now

By Fraser Lewry published 9 January 26

A Pound Of Feathers is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Happiness Bastards - The singles Profane Prophecy and Pharmacy Chronicles are out now

Ronnie Wood shares memories of The Yardbirds, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and Jon Lord

By Paul Brannigan published 8 January 26

Ronnie Wood hasn't lost his enthusiasm for rock 'n' roll

Pat Smear to miss upcoming Foo Fighters shows after "bizarre gardening accident"

By Paul Brannigan published 7 January 26

Not the start to 2026 that Pat Smear would have wanted

Queen legend Brian May reveals the fears that keep him awake at night

By Paul Brannigan published 6 January 26

Brian May is concerned about our future

Watch Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee react to fans’ stories about the heavy metal trailblazers

By Matt Mills published 6 January 26

Mikkey Dee remembers life with Lemmy Kilmister while watching tributes from Motörhead super-fans

Steve Harris reveals the song he wants to bring back to Iron Maiden’s setlist

By Matt Mills published 6 January 26

The second European leg of the band’s 50th-anniversary tour kicks off in the spring

David Lee Roth announces extensive North American tour

By Fraser Lewry published 5 January 26

Diamond Dave will cross the continent from April onwards

What the science behind mosh pits can tell us about human behaviour

By Paul Brannigan published 5 January 26

Ever wondered about the physics of mosh pits and circle pits? We have answers for you

Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones is auctioning off a load of studio equipment

By Fraser Lewry published 4 January 26

John Paul Jones intends for the equipment to end up in the hands of "people who will put it to good use"

System Of A Down's Daron Malakian on being asked to fill in for injured James Hetfield on Metallica's 2000 Summer Sanitarium tour

By Stef Lach published 4 January 26

System Of A Down had yet to make their breakthrough – but guitarist Malakian was thrust onto the stage with metal royalty

Watch Billy Joel perform live for first time since being diagnosed with rare brain condition – as he surprises tribute band and audience in Florida

By Stef Lach published 4 January 26

Billy Joel surprises tribute band and performs two songs with them in front of stunned audience