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Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: January 26, 2026
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from the Claypool Lennon Delirium, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Elles Bailey and more
How two unknown European bands changed the face of metal in the 90s - and broke up its boys club
In 1997, two key releases by two emerging bands had a game-changing impact on the metal scene as we knew it
Some of Roxy Music hated Virginia Plain, but its producer loved it
Former King Crimson man Pete Sinfield tried to balance prog and pop sensibilities on the 1972 single, and had answers for the criticisms levelled at it
The story of the UFO classic inspired by a pair of murderous twins
For a much-loved ballad on 1981's The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent, UFO turned to the criminal underworld for inspiration
“I could have ‘guitarist for Genesis and Yes’ on my CV”: Why Steve Hackett didn’t take up Chris Squire’s Yes offer
Hackett was in reflective mood when he released 2019 album At The Edge Of Light – which he described as not remotely progressive, explaining why that was a good thing
His Lordship aimed for the bullseye of rock'n'roll - and recorded one of the best albums of 2025
Pretenders' sidemen James Walbourne and Kris Sonne's second album as His Lordship is a savage blast of high-octane, garage-rooted R&B
The trailblazing 80s British metal band loved by Motörhead, Iron Maiden and… George Michael
Lemmy-approved metal queens Girlschool should be way bigger than they are
Carnage, shotguns and exploding drumkits – the insane story of The Who’s very first US tour
When The Who toured the US in 1967, they wanted to “leave a wound” – they succeeded
