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Jack Black and Ronnie James Dio in the studio
“I just can’t believe this is really happening”: watch Ronnie James Dio unleash his vocals on a Tenacious D song

By Niall Doherty Published

The former Black Sabbath and Rainbow man belted it out for Tenacious D's Kickapoo track

Albums
L7 in November 1992
"For a while I was bummed out about the fuss it caused because I was worried my mum would find out:" the story behind L7's Pretend We're Dead

By Dave Ling Published

L7’s 1992 hit Pretend We're Dead led to a UK TV ban and permanent notoriety at the Reading Festival

Tracks & Singles
The cover of Classic Rock 321
Dolly Parton: The Queen Of Country on assembling rock's A-List for her mammoth, hugely anticipated rock album: only in the new issue of Classic Rock

By Siân Llewellyn Published

Also in this issue: Geddy Lee, The Struts, Duff McKagan, David Bowie, Guns N' Roses, ZZ Top, The Gaslight Anthem, Clutch, KK Downing and more

Magazines
Uncle Sam playing a guitar in front of a US flag
10 great classic rock songs that were huge hits in America but largely ignored in the UK

By Howard Johnson Published

10 songs America took to its rockin' heart while the Brits remained oblivious

Tracks & Singles
The cover of Classic Rock 320
50 years of Status Quo's classic Hello!, in their own words: only in the action-packed new issue of Classic Rock

By Siân Llewellyn Published

Also in this issue: Bernie Marsden, Creeper, Joe Bonamassa, Justin Hawkins, Steven Wilson, Elton John, Danko Jones, Saint Agnes, Doro, Fleetwood Mac, the Cadillac Three, Kings X and more

Albums
Bryan Adams and Rod Stewart in 1993
“A man without a hobby is lost”: Sir Rod Stewart tells Bryan Adams how his model railroad collection keeps him occupied

By Niall Doherty Published

Model-railroad obsessive Rod Stewart and photographer Bryan Adams reflect on the importance of sidelines away from music

Interviews
The Moody Blues in 1968
"It's the audience that brings something magical to that song": the story of Nights In White Satin by the Moody Blues

By Rob Hughes Published

Dumped by a girlfriend, Justin Hayward remembered a gift she had given him and started writing a song that became a multimillion-selling, era-defining classic – and earned him not a penny

Interviews
Classic Rock - The 80s issue logo
The albums! The bands! The stories! The new issue of Classic Rock is the ultimate celebration of the 1980s

By Siân Llewellyn Published

Includes: NWOBHM, Iron Maiden, Girlschool, Alice Cooper, Sunset Strip, the prog revival, the definitive guide to the albums that built the 80s, and much, much more

Albums
The cover of Classic Rock 317
The new issue of Classic Rock is a star-studded celebration of 50 years of AC/DC

By Siân Llewellyn Published

From their early days to anecdotes from their fellow rock legends, the new Classic Rock is a must-have for any self-respecting AC/DC acolyte

Bands & Artists
Tracks Of The Week artists
Classic Rock tracks of the week: eight new songs you need to hear right now

By Polly Glass Published

The Struts, Sweet and Greta Van Fleet are among the best new rock songs this week – Vote for your favourite

Tracks & Singles
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