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"It just sort of happened": Meet the men who prompted R.E.M. to reunite
Actor Michael Shannon and musician Jason Narducy are currently on the road celebrating the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.'s 1985 album, Fables of the Reconstruction
H.E.A.T's Kenny Leckremo on the state of rock and why Swedes write songs in the dark
Kenny Leckremo talks Erik Grönwall, big hair, ice hockey and the brilliance of cheese
The incredible story of Terry Reid, rock's forgotten genius
For most of his life, Terry Reid was best known for "turning down Led Zeppelin", but he deserved so much more
How heavy metal fell in love with the Devil
For as long as it’s existed, heavy metal has been obsessed with the Devil. We investigate why.
After six years as a Nameless Ghoul in Ghost, Chris Catalyst just wants to play with his mates
The new album by Eureka Machines, Everything, is the band's first in seven years
The Michael Schenker albums you should listen to, and one to avoid
From teenage Scorpion to UFO, MSG and beyond, guitar hero Michael Schenker has had both hands in some of hard rock’s great albums
AC/DC lost their way in the 1980s. Two killer albums put them back on top in the 90s
The story of AC/DC’s career-reviving The Razors Edge and Ballbreaker albums
Lemmy Kilmister reviewed Ozzy Osbourne’s first solo album in 2011 – this is what he said
One late metal legend looks back on the masterwork that launched the solo career of another late metal legend
Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: August 4, 2025
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Eric Gales, Tyler Bryant, Starbenders and more
“As soon as Jimmy Page came on, the roof came off the place! Afterwards, Plant was absolutely fuming”: The epic, ego-fuelled story of Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath’s Live Aid reunions
In July 1985, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath reunited for Live Aid. Cue the spats and ego clashes
The story of the Black Sabbath gig that changed history
At a gig just outside Birmingham on August 1, 1969, music changed forever
The chaos and tragedy of Hanoi Rocks’ first US tour
Hanoi Rocks were heading for stardom – until drummer Razzle was killed in car crash involving Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil
“My AI friend said she couldn’t feel love. I changed her mind”: Riz Story’s ending world
Former Jon Davison collaborator plays all the instruments on his Anyone albums, which impressed jazz icon Hancock. The only other contributor is his AI friend Eve
Halestorm’s exclusive track by track guide to their new album Everest
Halestorm guitarist Joe Hottinger breaks down the band’s upcoming album Everest
How a street musician who played with Frank Zappa inspired one of grunge’s greatest songs
Inspiration came from an unlikely place for one of the biggest 90s grunge hits
I never listened to Black Sabbath growing up – this is why I got an Ozzy Osbourne tattoo the day after he died
It took a while for me to appreciate the Prince Of Darkness’ true influence on heavy metal, but after his death, I needed something to reflect how big a part of me he’d become
The 10 most important and interesting Iron Maiden shows ever, by manager Rod Smallwood
Iron Maiden's longtime manager Rod Smallwood tells ten stories of ten landmark shows
