Tracks & Singles

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: August 3, 2026

By Polly Glass Published 3 August 26

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Greta Van Fleet, Airbourne, The Band Feel and more

The story behind A's nu metal hit Nothing

By Rich Hobson Published 3 August 26

A's Nothing bore all the hallmarks of a nu metal banger - but its creators couldn't have been further from the genre

How Beavis and Butt-head turned White Zombie into a million-selling band

By Simon Young Published 1 August 26

"It was our most normal song. A song that a normal person might enjoy."

How Halestorm tackled sexuality and broken relationships, and emerged with hit single I Miss The Misery

By Dannii Leivers Published 30 July 26

Singer/guitarist Lzzy Hale looks back on the arguments that inspired her band’s biggest song – and the cheaters and fan stories that have strengthened its meaning

The story of Meet On The Ledge, Fairport Convention's most stirring, emotive anthem

By Jo Kendall Published 30 July 26

Richard Thompson used to think Fairport Convention's Meet Me On The Ledge was “immature, juvenile" - now it's a much-loved communal singalong

How a sleazy record company man inspired Heart's classic feminist anthem Barracuda

By Classic Rock Magazine Published 29 July 26

Prompted by a suggestive advert and a "sleazeball with a satin jacket", the furious Barracuda still resonates

When Yes’ record label hacked an eight-minute track into a three-minute single without telling them

By Chris Roberts Published 28 July 26

Taken from fourth album Fragile, the 1972 release horrified them at first. Later they realised it had secured their future