What AC/DC means to me, by Aerosmith's Joe Perry
Joe Perry pays tribute to the longevity of AC/DC, who first toured with Aerosmith in 1978
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How UFO fell apart then found themselves again
After debacles with former guitarist Michael Schenker, UFO returned with a new lineup in 2004 for another shot at the big time
Your essential guide to Oasis ahead of next year's massive stadium tour
The excitement surrounding Oasis' reunion is a testimony to the imprint Noel and Liam Gallagher's band made on British culture. Here is our essential guide to why Oasis are so special
Why Airbag had to call out cancel culture on The Century Of The Self
Guitarist Bjørn Riis says their new concept album grew with the benefit of no record label deadline – but that it was still important to set their own completion date
Why John Petrucci wouldn’t be John Petrucci without Rush’s Alex Lifeson
Future prog metal master discovered his Canadian counterpart at just the right time in his life – and he soon had friends including John Myung joining in
What Jimi Hendrix means to me, by Eddie Kramer
Producer and engineer Eddie Kramer looks back on his association with the great Jimi Hendrix
A beginner's guide to Taj Mahal in 10 essential videos
Highlights from the career of the man formerly known as Henry Saint Clair Fredericks
How London lost its lustre
There was a time when all rock and pop roads led to London; you couldn't move without tripping over an icon or a star. Those days are long gone
Fito de la Parra looks back on 60 years of Canned Heat
Canned Heat drummer Fito de la Parra has survived changing trends, the deaths of all his original bandmates, and more than 40 personnel changes
How CKY became unlikely MTV stars with 96 Quite Bitter Beings
Despite naming his new band after the track, ex-CKY frontman Deron Miller insists 96 Quite Bitter Beings is "nothing special"
Why Stranger Things' Jamie Campbell Bower started an experimental metal band called BloodMagic
BloodMagic might only have one single out thus far, but they've got big plans going forward
The Cheap Trick albums you should definitely listen to
With a pair of pretty boys and a pair of geeks and some glorious songs, Cheap Trick once ruled the pop-rock world
How Mikael Åkerfeldt’s policy of not taking advice led Opeth to Pale Communion
Inspired by sharing records with Steven Wilson, he took a more melodic approach, added a vague title that just sounded cool, and forged them into a “journey through life that starts pretty good and ends shit”
The best new rock songs you need to hear right now
Including The Sheepdogs, Von Hertzen Brothers, Devin Townsend and five other captains of the good ship Rock'N'Roll
Michael Stipe on the making of What’s The Frequency, Kenneth? and the crazy tale behind its title
The lead single from Monster is about to turn 30 - and its title has got a crazy back story
Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt loves metal, but he doesn’t always take it seriously
Opeth released their classic 11th album Pale Communion on this day in 2014 – and Mikael Åkerfeldt didn’t care whether the gatekeepers liked it or not
Happy 75th birthday to Gene Simmons, Kiss bassist and unrepentant asshole
Self-confessed “asshole”, politically incorrect philanderer, money-obsessed businessman, rock superstar – god bless Gene Simmons
Chicago ex Jason Scheff hails his prog heroes Weather Report
Always looking for a gritty, funky edge, he loves Genesis too – but it was emulating Pastorius as a kid that got the bassist-vocalist going
How Tool pushed back the boundaries of metal and prog with 10,000 Days
Mystery, secrecy and Arsenal FC – the world of prog metal heavyweights Tool is like no other
