Classic Rock
Castle Rat
Big Apple doomsters mixing Sabbath riffs, Kiss theatricality and D&D world-building.
2 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
LEMMY'S BASS TECH
Tim Butcher, who was with Lemmy for more than 30 years, on the loud antics of his much-adored boss.
2 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
Blaze Bayley
The singer and his band play the whole of Silicon Messiah.
2 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
The Soundtrack Of My Life
Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid on the records, artists and gigs that are of lasting significance to him.
3 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
Grand Funk Railroad We're An American Band
At the time drummer Don Brewer wrote it, he thought it was \"just another song\". But as well as becoming a huge hit, the song also led to Grand Funk's disintegration.
4 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
LEMMY'S PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Dan Hawcroft was Lemmy's PA, road manager to Motörhead, all-round good mate and \"designated driver\" in the band's latter days.
3 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
THE BIOGRAPHER
Classic Rock writer, former Zigzag editor and Motörhead biographer Kris Needs was also Lemmy's neighbour in London's Notting Hill, as he recalls here.
4 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
THE QUIREBOY
Quireboys bassist Nigel Mogg, an old Lemmy pal, reflects on the man he sees as \"the king of rock stars\" who could also be \"incredibly normal\".
3 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
THE LABEL GUY
Ted Carroll - Rock On and Chiswick Records supremo, former market-stall guy, Motörhead rescuer No.1.
2 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
THE ROADIE
Motörhead crew stalwart and former housemate Johnnie Allan talks folk heroes, Page Three models and tuna sandwiches.
2 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
Manic Street Preachers/The Charlatans/Ash
It might be a country-house festival for the well-heeled, but thankfully there's plenty of plebby rock'n'roll racket.
2 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
THE FIRST DRUMMER
In 1975, behind the kit was Lucas Fox, who bonded with Lemmy over Monty Python and MC5, speed and Special Brew.
4 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
Graham Bonnet
He's still singing songs by his old bands, having fun and not taking things too seriously.
2 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
Stewart Copeland
The former Police man travels around the UK telling more stories about that band and more.
3 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
THEY PROMISED IT WAS ALL OVER. THEY LIED
Three men, one vision, several lawsuits. Spinal Tap's improbable return is the comeback no one expected - and even fewer requested. David St Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls tell all.
10+ min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
Judas Priest/Alice Cooper/Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons
So who won the day on this three-band bill? No, you're wrong.
2 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
GRACE UNDER NO PRESSURE
Robert Plant talks about his latest group Saving Grace, the joy of operating low-key and without an agenda, and embracing the freedom to musically do whatever he likes, when he likes.
9 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
THE STRAY CAT
Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom was Lemmy's bandmate in Motörhead/rockabillly group The Head Cat.
2 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
THE A&R GUY
Howard Thompson, who signed Motörhead to Bronze Records, talks early days, Hells Angels and PG Wodehouse.
2 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
THE MANAGER
Former Hawkwind and Motörhead manager Doug Smith was instrumental in the rise of the band, even changing their name from Bastard.
2 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
THE FILMMAKER
Wes Orshoski directed the 2010 official Lemmy documentary, and discovered a legend in the process.
2 min |
October 2025
Classic Rock
EDDIE'S WIFE
Mariko Fujiwara saw the hard-living guitarist in a very different light.
1 min |
October 2025
Prog
In Search Of New Space
After the success of their Space Ritual tour, Hawkwind were keen to explore new possibilities for their music.
6 min |
Issue 163
Prog
Who Do You Think You Are?
On his latest solo album, Jakko M Jakszyk has embarked on a very personal journey after a period of self-doubt. Son Of Glen is a companion piece of sorts to his acclaimed memoir, Who's The Boy With The Lovely Hair?, on which he explores themes of identity and familial bonds. He tells Prog about \"the proggiest thing\" he's ever done and what the future might hold for King Crimson.
7 min |
Issue 163
Prog
Brave New Worlds
Nearly half a century after Jeff Wayne took a leap of faith with his Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds, the US composer and lyricist returns to his best-known work with some deluxe new collectors' box sets. Prog catches up with him to discuss grand reimaginings, almost working with Peter Gabriel, and how AI could shape his future tours.
7 min |
Issue 163
Prog
The Magic Number
Green Carnation first spoke about creating a three-album saga in the mid-2000s. Two decades later, the Norwegians are finally releasing the first chapter of their A Dark Poem series: The Shores Of Melancholia. Singer Kjetil Nordhus talks to Prog about the themes and backstory of their long-gestated trilogy.
5 min |
Issue 163
Prog
RICK WAKEMAN DIGS DEEP INTO EMOTIONS
Melancholia is the keyboard virtuoso's first-ever LP of self-composed instrumentals.
2 min |
Issue 163
Prog
JACK O' THE CLOCK
US avant-gardists discover the joys of the bassoon and more!
2 min |
Issue 163
Prog
ACE
Skunk Anansie's guitarist struggled to master their technique as a youth, but Rush left a profound effect on him - and also on his bandmates.
2 min |
Issue 163
Prog
SONECHKO
Square Wild's Lucy Shevchuk taps into her inner darkness on a ghostly solo venture
2 min |