Music
Classic Rock
Corrosion Of Conformity
Stoner-metal icons get back in the groove.
2 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
Perry Nixes Journey Reunion Speculation
\"These rumours are simply not true,\" says former singer.
1 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
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+ min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
The Molotovs
Nu-punk glory beckons for this year's model.
2 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
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 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
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 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
Jethro Tull
The tour will include some latest-album songs, but some fan favourites will be left off the setlist.
4 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
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 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
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 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
Chris Difford
Squeeze's guitarist/singer on the band's great 'lost' album, the dicey nightclub that inspired it, his lyrics...
4 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
Spike
The Quireboys singer tours the UK with a bagful of stories and a pocketful of songs - and a guitar
2 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
RECORD STORE DAY IS ALMOST HERE!
David Bowie, Status Quo and Mötley Crüe among this year's exclusive goodies.
1 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
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 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
Ana Popovic
Catch some fiery blues and more, laced with plenty of guitar
2 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
Twisted Sister Are Bach!
Sebastian to join the band for some autumn dates.
1 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
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 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
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 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
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 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
70,000 Tons Of Metal
Miami, Florida - Nassau, Bahamas
2 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
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 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
Ty Freeman
Getting hooked on music from first hearing Plant and Mercury ain't a bad place to start.
2 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
Maiden For Hall Of Fame?
Plus their imminent film, and Knebworth two-day 'Eddfest'
1 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
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 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
Exodus
The American thrashers return, but the new album isn't retro thrash - it's spiced with a bit of \"southern stank\".
2 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
Soho Dukes
Hats off to a band with a questionable past and a quest to bring some fun back to rock'n'roll.
2 min |
May 2026
Classic Rock
Fields Of The Nephilim / Balaam And The Angel / Claytown Troupe
Glasgow O2 Academy
2 min |
January 2026
Classic Rock
Glenn Hughes / Sophie Lloyd
London Shepherd's Bush Empire
2 min |
January 2026
Classic Rock
Casket Rats
The sound of crazy motorcyles ripping through your living room at 3am.
2 min |
January 2026
Classic Rock
Clutch
Always a great live band, they'll be a far better bet close to Christmas than the local pantomime
3 min |
January 2026
Classic Rock
STEVEN WILSON
The Overview FICTION
4 min |