Classic Rock News

Jason Newsted says that a Metallica fan once threw darts at the band during a show

By Simon Young Published 16 July 26

The incident happened at a Canada arena show in the late 80s

Bob Dylan announces UK tour - and you're still not allowed to take photos

By Fraser Lewry Published 16 July 26

Bob Dylan's "no cameras" rule persists as the Never Ending Tour does another lap

Ghost to release tour film titled 2 Big to Rig in cinemas this August

By Simon Young Published 16 July 26

The Skeletour concert film follows their 2024 release Rite Here Rite Now

Members of Tool, Pearl Jam, Garbage, Fugazi, Bikini Kill among artists donating to online fundraiser to help cover L7 bassist Jennifer Finch's medical expenses following brain cancer diagnosis

By Paul Brannigan Published 16 July 26

Musicians rally around L7 bassist following recent diagnosis with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Nicko McBrain ranks Iron Maiden's albums, from worst to best

By Simon Young Published 16 July 26

The drummer ranked Iron Maiden's albums in order of greatest during a fan event at his barbecue spot in Florida

Watch System Of A Down's Daron Malakian lead entire stadium in anti-Oasis tapeworm chant

By Fraser Lewry Published 16 July 26

System Of A Down's long-running beef with Oasis has now been simmering for a quarter of a century

Mastodon reveal the moment they learned of Brent Hinds' death

By Paul Brannigan Published 15 July 26

Mastodon were informed of Brent Hinds' death via a phone call from the guitarist's ex-wife

Ex-Guns N' Roses drummer Frank Ferrer only has good things to say about his old boss Axl Rose

By Paul Brannigan Published 15 July 26

"I knew this thing wasn’t gonna be forever"

Phil Collins shares previously unreleased live version of You Know What I Mean and announces deluxe vinyl box set of Face Value

By Jerry Ewng Published 15 July 26

Phil Collins' Face Value’ celebrates 45 Years with four-LP deluxe vinyl box set and a new Dolby Atmos mix from Steven Wilson, out in September

Phil Collins opens up about his past struggles with alcohol addiction

By Paul Brannigan Published 15 July 26

"I was very close to dying"

Nickelback announce new album Everything Under The Sun, launch Rattle The Cage single

By Fraser Lewry Published 14 July 26

Everything Under The Sun, Nickelback's 11th album, will be released in October

Mick Jagger says John Lennon advised him not to meet Elvis

By Paul Brannigan Published 14 July 26

Rolling Stones frontman expresses regret about never having met Elvis Presley

Queens of the Stone Age return with new single Easy Street

By Paul Brannigan Published 14 July 26

Watch the video for the first new song from QOTSA since 2023

Heart's Ann Wilson on the "devil's bargains" her band were forced to accept in order to survive the '80s

By Paul Brannigan Published 14 July 26

Ann Wilson on how Heart had to sell a little bit of their souls to survive

KnuckleBonz announce details of online museum dedicated to late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton

By Simon Young Published 14 July 26

"Cliff Burton redefined the role of the bass guitar in thrash, and his influence is stronger than ever..."

Iron Maiden announce huge business deal with the brains behind ABBA Voyage show

By Simon Young Published 14 July 26

Could there be a virtual Iron Maiden show experience in the future?

Alice Cooper announces more Alice's Attic tour dates

By Fraser Lewry Published 14 July 26

Alice Cooper continues to have a busier year than almost anyone else in showbiz

Guns N' Roses launch fundraising campaign in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

By Fraser Lewry Published 13 July 26

Fans at every show on Guns N' Roses' North American tour will be able to donate money and be entered into a grand prize draw

Mick Jagger says that a life in rock and roll will "permanently damage" you psychologically

By Paul Brannigan Published 13 July 26

"You always hope that you’re a so-called normal person underneath"