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Wolfgang Van Halen on meeting Ozzy Osbourne and the original plan for Back To The Beginning
By Matt Mills published
The singer/multi-instrumentalist dropped out of Ozzy’s final show due to a schedule change, but he got to meet the Black Sabbath frontman at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame the year before

Watch Iron Maiden legend Bruce Dickinson sing the Star Spangled Banner for 66,000 NFL fans in Pittsburgh
By Fraser Lewry published
The Iron Maiden frontman sang the American National Anthem ahead of the Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks encounter

Nikki Sixx says Mick Mars' claims that Motley Crue don't play live are a "betrayal to the band who saved his life"
By Stef Lach published
Mick Mars' bitter feud with Motley Crue rumbles on as bassist Nikki Sixx dismisses backing track accusations

Watch Foo Fighters return to the stage with their new drummer and a monster 25-song set
By Classic Rock published
Foo Fighters unveiled new drummer Ilan Rubin at an intimate club show on Saturday night

Foo Fighters return to stage for first time in a year with intimate last-minute show in California
By Stef Lach published
Foo Fighters announce show at 900-capacity venue in San Luis Obispo tonight (Saturday, September 13)

Sharon Osbourne thanks fans for their “overwhelming support” following Ozzy’s death
By Metal Hammer published
Sharon Osbourne salutes the “otherworldly amount of love” in the wake of Ozzy‘s death

The Who add one 'final' date to their North American farewell tour
By Stef Lach published
The Who will say goodbye to North America with a show in Greater Palm Springs, California, on Wednesday, October 1

"I had to learn to walk again." Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil reveals he had a stroke in December
By Stef Lach published
Issue that led to Motley Crue postponing Las Vegas residency had doctors doubting Vince Neil would ever perform again

Wolfgang Van Halen explains the risk of playing his dad’s songs onstage
By Matt Mills published
Wolfgang has performed Van Halen songs in public on only two occasions since his father Eddie passed away in 2020

Pink Floyd announce 50th anniversary reissue of Wish You Were Here
By Jerry Ewing published
Pink Floyd will release Wish You Were Here 50 on various formats on December 12

These were David Bowie's favourite songs, according to a note found while amassing his new V&A archive
By Merlin Alderslade published
Bowie picked songs by The Beatles, Roxy Music, Little Richard, Sonic Youth and more

Why Within Temptation won't shy away from getting political with their music
By Merlin Alderslade published
Within Temptation's recent music was heavily influenced by the war in Ukraine, and Sharon isn't fazed by anyone who has a problem with that

Motörhead: 50 Years Louder - A celebration, only in the new issue of Classic Rock
By Siân Llewellyn published
Also in this issue: Robert Plant, Terry Reid, Grand Funk Railroad, Luke Morley, Spinal Tap, George Harrison, W.A.S.P, Vernon Reid and more

The Wildhearts announce More Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts shows
By Fraser Lewry published
Ginger Wildheart and band plus dog will play ten UK shows later this year

Watch Metallica play Master Of Puppets to just 500 people at ultra-intimate show last month
By Matt Mills published
The heavy metal giants held one of their smallest-ever shows in Long Island on August 28

Motörhead to be celebrated on punk rock tribute album featuring Pennywise, Anti-Nowhere League and others
By Matt Mills published
Killed By Deaf: A Punk Tribute To Motörhead will be out on October 31

Robert Plant's Saving Grace with Suzi Dian announces UK tour dates
By Fraser Lewry published
Legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant will bring his "song book of the lost and found" to ten UK venues in the buildup to Christmas
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