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In this issue

Albums Of The Year
Whether from established artists or talented newcomers, we've had plenty of cracking albums released in the past 12 months. CR's writers have chosen the best 50, including….

Danko Jones
With this year’s Leo Rising being met with more positive responses than they’re used to, things are looking good

Back To The Beginning
Lzzy Hale , who appeared at Ozzy's farewell, recalls the build-up and the day of the rock event of the past 12 months.

Reissues Of The Year
From nothing new ,to extras-bolstered to multi-disc, bellsand-whistles box sets, we've picked the cream of the crop.

Bruce Springsteen
With an album release, a biopic in cinemas and the completion of a tour, 2025 saw a lot of The Boss.

BON JOVI RETURN TO THE UK

And Rush's comeback tour grows bigger and bigger!

3 mins

Luna Marble

Meet the soulful, 70s-inspired group born from adversity and a blossoming romance.

2 mins

Justin Hawkins

The Darkness frontman on being back in arenas, supporting Iron Maiden, brother Dan being a rock star, Yungblud...

4 mins

ALBUMS OF 2025

Hundreds of albums came out during the past 12 months, from A-list releases to debuts and everything in between. Here are Classic Rock's Top 50.

5 mins

BUCKCHERRY

Frontman Josh Todd talks managing old habits, and the new things in his life.

3 mins

DANKO JONES

By their own admission, you know what to expect with a new Danko album. With this year's Leo Rising being met with more positive responses than they're used to, things are looking good.

4 mins

CARDIACS

Adored and detested in equal measure, Cardiacs defied classification for decades. Earlier this year, the late Tim Smith's brother Jim, William D Drake, Kavus Torabi and others looked back, and gave an update on what would be the band's long-awaited final studio album.

7 mins

FM

Latest album Brotherhood shows they're not standing still.

2 mins

HIS LORDSHIP

With their second album, James Walbourne and Kris Sonne aimed for the bullseye of good old rock'n roll: record it as-live, leave it alone, no polishing. And on Bored Animal their aim was true.

4 mins

JETHRO TULL

Ian Anderson talks about the band's latest album Curious Ruminant, and says he's more likely to get the itch to make more records than to get the itch to retire.

8 mins

CHEAP TRICK

Fifty years in, they're still knocking out classy songs, and still Anglophiles when it comes to music, both of which are evident on their latest album, All Washed Up (which clearly they're far from).

7 mins

MAMMOTH The End

Any fears that Wolfgang Van Halen blew all his good ideas on his first two albums are squashed within seconds of The End. Once again recorded in 5150 studio, with copilot/Alter Bridge producer Michael 'Elvis' Baskette, The End finds Eddie's all-singing, all-playing son challenging himself with his biggest songs yet. The result sounds immense; modern hard rock with brains, warmth and a soulfulness that sets it apart from so many of its contemporaries.

2 mins

ALICE COOPER

The Revenge Of Alice Cooper

7 mins

STEVEN WILSON

The Overview FICTION

4 mins

BACK TO THE BEGINNING

When Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked to appear at Ozzy Osbourne's farewell show in Birmingham a few months ago, 'thrilled' doesn't even come close to how she felt. Here she recalls the build-up, the show and the afterwards, and reflects on the loss of a superstar.

3 mins

CLASSIC ROCK'S ULTIMATE PLAYLIST OF 2025

Take any style of music, and there's good and bad. Here we've collected tracks from across the board that, no matter which way your musical taste usually swings, are all worth a listen.

9 mins

THE LAST HURRAH

This month, British heavy stalwarts Orange Goblin play their last ever shows, having decided to call it a day after 30 years. Frontman Ben Ward explains why, and reflects on three decades of creating metal thunder.

4 mins

REISSUES OF 2025

With major A-list anniversaries, overlooked landmark works and everything in between, the past 12 months haven't been lacking in quality nostalgia and deluxe editions.

10+ mins

STILL BOSSIN' IT

With the release of Tracks II: The Lost Albums and the biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere and the completion his Land Of Hopes And Dreams tour, 2025 saw a lot of Bruce Springsteen.

8 mins

SMELL THE ROSES

After being back in GN'R for almost a decade, Slash is enjoying his time with the band he conquered the world with. “We all get along really well, and we have a good time doing what we do,” he says – and drops hints about a new album.

6 mins

Casket Rats

The sound of crazy motorcyles ripping through your living room at 3am.

2 mins

The Rolling Stones

Mick Taylor exits. Fun times return.

2 mins

The Royal We: A Memoir

Stark yet rich retelling of former Faith No More keyboard player's life lived out on the margins.

2 mins

The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins

Magic-fingered piano player gets his dues.

2 mins

Clutch

Always a great live band, they'll be a far better bet close to Christmas than the local pantomime

3 mins

The Commoners

The Brit-loving Canadians play shows up to mid-December.

2 mins

John Mitchell & Friends

The much-travelled and current Asia guitarist plays a one-off date, with friends, in London.

2 mins

Glenn Hughes / Sophie Lloyd

London Shepherd's Bush Empire

2 mins

Fields Of The Nephilim / Balaam And The Angel / Claytown Troupe

Glasgow O2 Academy

2 mins

The Soundtrack Of My Life

H.e.a.t frontman Kenny Leckremo on the records, artists and gigs that are of lasting significance to him.

4 mins

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Classic Rock Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Music

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

The trusted voice of the rock community since 1998, Classic Rock is your all-access pass, taking you backstage with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes insights into rock's biggest names, from living legends to the new generation.