Latest Classic Rock News
Legendary drummer Carmine Appice on writing Rod Stewart’s biggest hit on a drum machine
Carmine Appice was behind one of the greatest disco-rock songs of the 70s
Dave Mustaine reflects on firing David Ellefson, and recalls the moment he found out about those explicit videos
"It was impossible to separate fact from fiction, truth from fantasy"
Day-drinking with Motorhead legend Lemmy was not for the faint-hearted
One man's story of an afternoon partying with late Motorhead legend Lemmy
Oasis tease huge summer 2027 tour with drones display over Manchester
The details of another mammoth Oasis tour look set to be revealed at 4pm on September 14
Man pleads guilty to outraging public decency and fined after admitting having sex on ferris wheel at Download 2026
Man who became viral 'star' at Download 2026 says he is "thoroughly ashamed and embarrassed"
Steven Wilson announces new album, Requiem For A Village, and shares title track
Steven Wilson will release his ninth studio album, Requiem For A Village, on November 6
"It’s a surprise." Bruce Springsteen has not one, but two new albums in the pipeline
Good news for fans of 'The Boss'
Latest Classic Rock Features
“We were one of the first bands to take punk and mix it with glam and metal. We started a whole new trend”: How Motley Crue created the album that invented 80s hair metal with help from an ex-construction worker and Queen’s producer
Motley Crue’s Vince Neil on the debut album shaped an entire decade
The wild and wonderful story of Primus: the world's weirdest band
From auditioning for Metallica to writing one of TV's most iconic theme tunes and irritating a Hollywood star, Primus are the world's weirdest band - and proud
What Motörhead legend Lemmy thought of AC/DC icon Bon Scott
Lemmy first saw AC/DC when they were playing in a London pub – and he immediately felt an affinity with their chaotic frontman
Steve Rothery on playing Pompeii, side projects and the future of Marillion
Marillion's tour arrives in Britain today and a new album is due next year, but the British proggers won't be around forever
“Things come more difficult to him than anyone I’ve met”: Peter Gabriel, as seen by his collaborators
Robert Fripp, Ian Anderson, Steven Wilson, Martin Scorsese, Mike Portnoy, Tom Morello, Trevor Rabin and many others share their thoughts on the Progfather
“Brand name is everything, as Roger Waters found out when he left Pink Floyd!” Steven Wilson’s big solo tour risk
His Grace For Drowning road trip was a massive financial gamble – but he had to prove it wasn’t a Porcupine Tree side project
Yes co-founder Tony Kaye’s 20-year journey to release his album about 9/11
He’d never felt compelled to make music the way he did that day in 2001 – and he’s never felt it since
“Life is a coconut shy with yourself as the coconut”: Steve Hackett’s stoic reaction to the solo track that split fans
2022 album Surrender Of Silence emphasised his desire to keep challenging himself and his listeners – but some followers felt he’d gone too far with one particular song
Latest Classic Rock Reviews
Are Anthrax nearing the end? If so Cursum Perficio is a solid if imperfect send-off
After 12 albums and 45 years, Anthrax are still trying new things on Cursum Perficio
The Meffs deliver a confrontational, triumphant performance on new album Business
Essex pistols The Meffs know what they want and are stopping for no one
Necropolitan proves Green Lung might be the UK's answer to Ghost
Necropolitan charts yet another resounding success for Britain's hottest doom metal band
An emotional Jon Bon Jovi lights up London on his band's triumphant return to England's national stadium
Night one of Bon Jovi's three-night stand at Wembley Stadium offers redemption for JBJ
Stephen Stills finds catharsis and commercial success on the sprawling debut from Manassas
Surrounded by a talented group of musicians, including ex-Byrd Chris Hillman, Stephen Stills explores four musical avenues on four sides of vinyl
Airbourne blaze back on a wave of pent-up desire and nostalgia on album featuring Bryan Adams and Mutt Lange
Airbourne's self-titled sixth album pays tribute to Lemmy, John Bonham, Bon Scott, and Little Richard
