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Classic Rock Magazine - May 2026

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In this issue

Rush
In our exclusive interview, Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Anika Nilles talk about how the wholly unexpected but now hugely anticipated reunion tour came about.

Jeff Scott Soto
“‘Journeyman’ is not an insult”, says the man who's sung on scores of other people's albums, “it’s a badge of honour for me.”

Skindred
Which records did they talk about, and which did they buy, when we took them to a record shop and gave them £50 to spend?

David Bowie
Holed up in Germany, he released three albums in the late 70s that redefined him. This is the story of Bowie's Berlin Trilogy.

RECORD STORE DAY IS ALMOST HERE!

David Bowie, Status Quo and Mötley Crüe among this year's exclusive goodies.

1 mins

Mike Vernon: November 20, 1944 - March 2, 2026

As this issue of Classic Rock went to press, we received the sad news of the passing of Mike Vernon, who was a producer for Fleetwood Mac, John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers, David Bowie, Focus and many more.

2 mins

Exodus

The American thrashers return, but the new album isn't retro thrash - it's spiced with a bit of \"southern stank\".

2 mins

Maiden For Hall Of Fame?

Plus their imminent film, and Knebworth two-day 'Eddfest'

1 mins

Soho Dukes

Hats off to a band with a questionable past and a quest to bring some fun back to rock'n'roll.

2 mins

Twisted Sister Are Bach!

Sebastian to join the band for some autumn dates.

1 mins

Corrosion Of Conformity

Stoner-metal icons get back in the groove.

2 mins

Perry Nixes Journey Reunion Speculation

\"These rumours are simply not true,\" says former singer.

1 mins

Ty Freeman

Getting hooked on music from first hearing Plant and Mercury ain't a bad place to start.

2 mins

Jeff Wayne featuring Justin Hayward - Forever Autumn

A decade in the making and evolving through different versions, the classic ballad featuring the Moody Blues singer was a standout on Wayne's epic prog sci-fi album The War Of The Worlds.

4 mins

Chris Difford

Squeeze's guitarist/singer on the band's great 'lost' album, the dicey nightclub that inspired it, his lyrics...

4 mins

NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS

With their unique blend of multi-genre music, theatrical presentation, social-awareness advocacy and audience affection, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band didn't shift as many records as they deserved to, but it was as a live band that they really excited and excelled.

10+ mins

THE JOURNEYMAN

He's sung on scores of albums by dozens of artists, and has always been a man on the move. But “'Journeyman' is not an insult”, Jeff Scott Soto says, “it's a badge of honour for me.”

4 mins

Skindred

Nestled between a betting shop, a taxidermist and a kebab joint, among other local businesses and some shuttered shop fronts, Kriminal Records feels like a porthole to another world.

10+ mins

AMERICA CALLING

Author's note: It's early '79, punk is building, and The Clash arrive in the US to play their first shows there. Sylvie Simmons was on the road with them and witnessed events first-hand.

10+ mins

EVER MEET LEMMY?

He spent years playing guitar for Ozzy, and listened to his and Lemmy's endless stories, was in dreamland meeting Elton John, fronts Black Label Society, has taken the place of Dimebag Darrell in the current Pantera... He's Zakk Wylde, and these are some of his stories.

7 mins

ACHTUNG, BABY!

Holed up in Germany with partner-in-crime Iggy Pop, David Bowie released three albums between 1977 and 1979 that redefined him entirely – Low, “Heroes” and Lodger. This is the story of the Berlin Trilogy.

10+ mins

NO SURRENDER

After weathering personal loss, sobriety and a changing line-up, A Thousand Horses have traded country-radio polish for raw nineties-rock grit, to finally deliver the aggressive, “full-throttle” album they were born to make.

7 mins

Patti Smith

She might be best remembered for helping to kick-start the American punk revolution, but there's far more to her than that.

6 mins

Jethro Tull

The tour will include some latest-album songs, but some fan favourites will be left off the setlist.

4 mins

Ana Popovic

Catch some fiery blues and more, laced with plenty of guitar

2 mins

Spike

The Quireboys singer tours the UK with a bagful of stories and a pocketful of songs - and a guitar

2 mins

The Molotovs

Nu-punk glory beckons for this year's model.

2 mins

70,000 Tons Of Metal

Miami, Florida - Nassau, Bahamas

2 mins

The Soundtrack Of My Life

Hüsker Dü, Sugar and solo songwriter and musician Bob Mould 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.