Classic Rock - February 2026

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Phil Lynott
Forty years after his passing, Scott Gorham, Eric Bell, Mark Stanway, Laurence Archer and more talk about the bandmate and friend – the real Phil – that they knew. And, from page 40, stars choose their favourite Thin Lizzy song and tell us why.

Karnivool
After a 12-year gap between albums, the prog-metallers tell us they’re back to reclaim their crown.

Francis Rossi
Enjoying his An Audience With… tours, a new album was far from his mind. But one thing led to another, and…

Elles Bailey
The roots star talks fame, vanity, mental health, and the childhood trauma behind her smoke ’n’ honey battle cry.

Alter Bridge
With solo projects, a Creed reunion and more going on, there were whispers that they might have to call it quits. Instead they regrouped and recorded a brilliant new album.