Classic Rock Reviews

Are Big Four thrash legends Anthrax about to begin a latter-career renaissance?

Dovetailing with the announcement of the band's 2027 world tour, Oasis' new film is a genius piece of marketing. But it's also so much more than that

Gentle Giant's Octopus can be something of an acquired taste, with its multi-faceted approach and highbrow subject matter

After 12 albums and 45 years, Anthrax are still trying new things on Cursum Perficio

Essex pistols The Meffs know what they want and are stopping for no one

Necropolitan charts yet another resounding success for Britain's hottest doom metal band

Night one of Bon Jovi's three-night stand at Wembley Stadium offers redemption for JBJ

Surrounded by a talented group of musicians, including ex-Byrd Chris Hillman, Stephen Stills explores four musical avenues on four sides of vinyl

Airbourne's self-titled sixth album pays tribute to Lemmy, John Bonham, Bon Scott, and Little Richard

What happens when you mix Dee Snider, Clive Burr and Bernie Tormé? A lost, long-forgotten surprise

Prog-metal veterans Mastodon's first album since the death of former guitarist Brent Hinds doesn’t hide the seam of anguish at its core

The departure of guitarist Brent Hinds in 2025 might've spelled disaster for Mastodon, but the prog metal pioneers are ambitious as ever

Sweden’s hard rock devil church celebrate their fans and crew alike in this dazzling backstage look. Mild spoilers ahead…

Bridging the gap between 70s Rush and 80s Rush, Moving Pictures remains a benchmark release

J.J. Cale's most famous songs were made famous by others, but Okie's laid-back charm is enticing in its own right

Castle Rat have barely played a dozen gigs in the UK, but pulled a massive crowd for their early afternoon slot at Bloodstock

Rob Halford confirms Judas Priest are working on a new album as they bring some of heavy metal's greatest anthems home to Bloodstock

Bridge Of Sighs was the second of Robin Tower's power trio’s superb trilogy of back-to-back albums in the mid-70s, and sealed his reputation

Pretend We’re Dead might be Bricks Are Heavy's best-known track, but Shitlist, Everglade and Wargasm proved L7 were canny songwriters.