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Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: August 17, 2026
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Green Lung, Castle Rat, Royal Blood and more
A prog icon’s daughter rebelled against music, then returned and made an album with a punk legend
Galen Ayers discusses her late dad Kevin, babysitters Robert Fripp and Daevid Allen, and collaborator Paul Simonon of The Clash
“I have to be careful how I present my ideas”: How misfit Jordan Rudess found his space in Dream Theater
He was training to be a classical pianist when prog exploded into his life, and refused his first invitation to join the prog metal giants – but it all worked out
How Tarja Turunen brought a decade of development to bear on diverse album Frisson Noir
It may sound risky to put Dani Filth, Chad Smith, Marko Hietala on a record that explores tango, flamenco and Japanese folk – but she’s very happy with the very heavy results
The story of Slayer vs Slayer, the 80s metal Battle Of The Bands with only one winner
Two bands, one name, one crazy gig – this is what happened when a pre-fame Slayer shared a bill with another band named Slayer
Stackridge’s Monty Python-like experience with The Man In The Bowler Hat
A unique band with a comedy edge, they couldn’t believe it when the Beatles producer agreed to work with them in 1973 – but their luck didn’t hold
Peter Frampton reflects on the many lessons life has taught him
The wisdom of Peter Frampton: Music is the best medicine. Always sit up straight. A good curry makes life worth living. Artists should take a stand politically
The story behind Kiss's ultimate party anthem, Rock And Roll All Nite
Kiss desperately needed a hit. So they wrote Rock And Roll All Nite, and it's become part of the cultural furniture
