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How Countdown To Extinction reinvented Megadeth
A freshly sober Megadeth entered the 90s with one goal: conquer the world at any cost
Why you shouldn’t ask Tony Banks about Genesis’ live album Seconds Out
Why did he miss out an entire piano solo? Why did Steve Hackett leave during mixing sessions? Did the band sound better on stage than in the studio? Did early fans stop liking them because they became popular? The keyboard master speaks out
A story of flick-knives, tyre-irons, and Desmond Child's little-remembered 'gang rock' phase
Before he was churning out megahits with Aerosmith, Bon Jovi and Kiss, Desmond Child was the cornball king of streetfighting anthems
How Meliora made Ghost international metal superstars
In this 2015 audience with Ghost mastermind Tobias Forge, he reflects on the band's rise - and admits he doesn't think they'll stick around forever
Exodus mainman Gary Holt on his singer situation, cartel violence, and what he listens to in the car
"Most of what I listen to in my car is Adele. She's the greatest vocalist of her generation." Exodus are back, but don't expect retro thrash
"A true fighter with a heavenly voice": A tribute to The Alarm's Mike Peters
A look back at the life and music of Mikre Peters, the much-loved guitarist, singer and songwriter with Welsh rockers The Alarm, who died a year ago today
From its brilliant lineup to its incredible location, Barcelona Rock Fest is the rock holiday you're looking for this summer
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Located in one of the world's greatest cities, Barcelona Rock Fest 2026 is unmissable
What happened when Lee Aaron declared herself the Metal Queen
Celebrating Canada's phony metal conspiracy
The story of the day Steve Harley's Jesus trip was spoiled by overheated fans
With a number one single under their belt, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel booked their biggest headline show – it did not go according to plan
Keith Emerson’s manager wanted to ditch plans for a flying piano. Emerson proved him wrong
Backstage boss Stewart Young took one look at the prototype in 1974 and decided to walk away – but the keyboard maestro wouldn’t have it
The inside story of Master Of Puppets and the two-year whirlwind that took Metallica to the big time
From an El Cerrito garage to stadiums with Ozzy Osbourne – as told by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and more
Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: April 27, 2026
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Foo Fighters, Airbourne, All Them Witches and more
Every metal album to get to number one in the UK - and the story behind them all
From Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden to Skindred and Sleep Token, here's every single time metal topped the album charts in the UK
Marillion’s Steve Hogarth started to write songs that made him cry. He can’t stop now
The singer names the track where he and his colleagues matched perfectly – even though it hurt to create it
Nine albums by The Black Crowes you should listen to and one to avoid
Updated The Black Crowes may have been born out of time, but their best albums – a fusion of southern rock, gospel, blues and fiery rock'n'roll – are timeless
The forgotten debut album that helped launch the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal
Saxon’s debut album has been overshadowed by the classics that followed
“I was just crap. I couldn’t pull it off”: It Bites ex Francis Dunnery on abandoning Asia after one show
Robert Plant and Santana collaborator reveals complaints about his recent DVDs, the possibility of revisiting his 80s heyday, and why it was time to explore his difficult childhood on new album England’s Tales Of The Council House Kid
