Latest Classic Rock News
Rick Springfield reflects on killing a man during trip to entertain troops in Vietnam
Rick Springfield was responsible for the death of a Viet Cong soldier in 1968
Dead Boys guitarist Cheetah Chrome dead at 71
Cheetah Chrome founded the Dead Boys in 1975 and co-wrote punk classics Sonic Reducer and Ain't It Fun
Nicko McBrain would be “delighted” to drum on Iron Maiden’s next album – on one condition
The 74-year-old retired from the stage in December 2024, almost two years after suffering a mini-stroke which paralysed the left side of his body
Legendary drummer Carmine Appice on writing Rod Stewart’s biggest hit on a drum machine
Carmine Appice was behind one of the greatest disco-rock songs of the 70s
Dave Mustaine reflects on firing David Ellefson, and recalls the moment he found out about those explicit videos
"It was impossible to separate fact from fiction, truth from fantasy"
Day-drinking with Motorhead legend Lemmy was not for the faint-hearted
One man's story of an afternoon partying with late Motorhead legend Lemmy
Oasis tease huge summer 2027 tour with drones display over Manchester
The details of another mammoth Oasis tour look set to be revealed at 4pm on September 14
Latest Classic Rock Features
Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: September 14, 2026
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Steven Wilson, The War On Drugs, Twin Temple and more
When true rebels came out as prog fans: Five essential neo-prog albums of the 80s
The second-wave movement didn’t last long – but its bands revitalised the genre with an attitude and energy that’s still being felt today
The chaotic birth of Guns N’ Roses and the wild road to Appetite For Destruction
Sex, strops and strippers – how a bunch of feral LA rockers became The World’s Most Dangerous Band
The classic Rick Wakeman album inspired by a mythical king, Ziggy Stardust and a heart attack
The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur was Rick Wakeman’s most ambitious solo album
The unhinged techno-rock anthem that sounds like ‘Satan’s own spin class’ and saved a rock legend’s life
Glenn Hughes was on his uppers – and then electronic maverick duo The KLF came knocking
That time Slade's Noddy Holder reviewed Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins and Oasis
In 1996, Select magazine asked Slade's Noddy Holder to critique a batch of newly-released singles, with entertaining results
Latest Classic Rock Reviews
Are Anthrax nearing the end? If so Cursum Perficio is a solid if imperfect send-off
After 12 albums and 45 years, Anthrax are still trying new things on Cursum Perficio
The Meffs deliver a confrontational, triumphant performance on new album Business
Essex pistols The Meffs know what they want and are stopping for no one
Necropolitan proves Green Lung might be the UK's answer to Ghost
Necropolitan charts yet another resounding success for Britain's hottest doom metal band
An emotional Jon Bon Jovi lights up London on his band's triumphant return to England's national stadium
Night one of Bon Jovi's three-night stand at Wembley Stadium offers redemption for JBJ
Stephen Stills finds catharsis and commercial success on the sprawling debut from Manassas
Surrounded by a talented group of musicians, including ex-Byrd Chris Hillman, Stephen Stills explores four musical avenues on four sides of vinyl
Airbourne blaze back on a wave of pent-up desire and nostalgia on album featuring Bryan Adams and Mutt Lange
Airbourne's self-titled sixth album pays tribute to Lemmy, John Bonham, Bon Scott, and Little Richard
