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Classic Rock

Classic Rock is the online home of the world's best rock'n'roll magazine. We bring you breaking news, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes features, as well as unrivalled access to the biggest names in rock music; from Led Zeppelin to Deep Purple, Guns N’ Roses to the Rolling Stones, AC/DC to the Sex Pistols, and everything in between. Our expert writers bring you the very best on established and emerging bands plus everything you need to know about the mightiest new music releases.

Articles by: Classic Rock

Blaze Bayley

Blaze Bayley's 10 favourite Iron Maiden tracks... that he didn't sing on

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Former Wolfsbane and Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley is about to embark on an absolutely epic tour. We asked him to choose his favourite Iron Maiden songs... that Bruce Dickinson sang

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Readers poll result: Iron Maiden for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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The votes are in: with the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame snubbing some of the world's greatest bands, you've decided who should have been top of the pile

Imaginary rock shirts

If only these classic album cover football shirts were real

By Classic Rock last updated

Someone's produced a series of imaginary football shirt designs based on classic album sleeves... and they're brilliant

Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother

Pink Floyd: Atom Heart Mother - Album Of The Week Club review

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Pink Floyd's Atom Heart Mother marked the point where the band found their way out of their post-Barrett malaise

Vote for the greatest classic rock song ever

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It’s the poll to end all polls – what’s the greatest classic rock anthem in history?

Iron Maiden - No Prayer For The Dying

Iron Maiden: No Prayer For The Dying - Album Of The Week Club review

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Heralding the departure of Adrian Smith and the arrival of Janick Gers, Iron Maiden's No Prayer For The Dying also saw the arrival of very mixed reviews

Pink Floyd 1968

‘People thought we were over!’ Pink Floyd look back on their escape from oblivion

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Pink Floyd are fêted as rock superstars, but their success wasn’t always assured, as they tell Classic Rock magazine

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David Gilmour says it’s ‘pretty unlikely’ he and Roger Waters will resolve Pink Floyd feud

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A ‘lovely’ James Guthrie remix of Pink Floyd’s Animals will remain unreleased until David Gilmour and Roger Waters resolve their differences

Pink Floyd in 1973

Pink Floyd are embarrassed by how rich they are

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Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason admits that the prog superstars have been “more than blessed”

Iron Maiden have been in the studio, and are ‘gagging and ready to go’

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Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson reveals that the band have been writing and have returned to the studio

Iron Maiden to release new live album Nights Of The Dead, Legacy Of The Beast: Live in Mexico City

By Classic Rock last updated

Iron Maiden’s forthcoming Nights Of The Dead, Legacy Of The Beast: Live in Mexico City album was taped in September 2019

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Bruce Dickinson shares spoken word tour trailer… and teases 2022 Iron Maiden tour

By Classic Rock last updated

Watch Bruce Dickinson’s trailer for his forthcoming spoken word tour, during which he teases a 2022 Iron Maiden tour

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Final dates of Bruce Dickinson’s spoken word tour fall victim to positive Covid-19 test in singer’s household

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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson forced to postpone spoken word shows after a member of his ‘immediate household’ tests positive for Covid-19

Iron Maiden

‘I don’t blame Iron Maiden for getting rid of me’, says Paul Di’Anno

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Former Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di‘Anno looks back on his time in the band in the new issue of Classic Rock magazine

Iron Maiden x BrewDog Hellcat

Iron Maiden and BrewDog raise hell with brand new lager

By Classic Rock last updated

Rock giants Iron Maiden team up with beer behemoths BrewDog for the "feisty" new Hellcat India Pale Lager

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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson hails the ‘rebellious, anarchic’ vibe of Donington’s first Monsters Of Rock festival

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Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson talks Monsters Rock, Download 2022 and his upcoming film project

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Iron Maiden’s latest video teaser reveals writing on the wall and not much else

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Ahead of the July 15 reveal of whatever it is that Iron Maiden have been teasing, Steve Harris’ band share another video hint

Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen

Guitar heroes Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen show their Scars, a second taste of forthcoming collaboration

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Listen to the ‘moody and mysterious’ Scars from the forthcoming Smith/Kotzen debut album

Def Leppard

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week

By Classic Rock last updated

Eight glorious bangers to get this hard rock party started....

Red Hot Chili Peppers - By The Way

Red Hot Chili Peppers: By The Way - Album Of The Week Club review

By Classic Rock last updated

John Frusciante returns and the Red Hot Chili Peppers hand over the reins. The result? Doo-wop harmonies, less funk, and critical acclaim

Flea

Flea to star with Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in Whiplash director’s new film

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Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has been cast in director Damien Chazelle’s forthcoming film Babylon

Red Hot Chili Peppers 2021

Red Hot Chili Peppers excited to launch “balls out” new chapter says Chad Smith

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Red Hot Chili Peppers have “something special” with John Frusciante says Chad Smith as he teases “different and new” album

Tracks Of The Week

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week

By Classic Rock last updated

Good day peoples, it's time for Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week. We've assembled some of the finest in new rock treats, but which deserves to win? Place your vote at the foot of this page

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‘We’re coming back and it’s going to be great’ Chad Smith promises Red Hot Chili Peppers fans

By Classic Rock last updated

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith preps fans for the LA band’s return with the ‘exciting’ John Frusciante

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Listen to the first song recorded by Red Hot Chili Peppers duo Flea and John Frusciante in over a decade

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Red Hot Chili Peppers duo Flea and John Frusciante combine on funked-up Gang Of Four cover