Classic Rock

Every month Classic Rock is packed with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes features on rock’s biggest names, from Led Zeppelin to Deep Purple, from Guns N’ Roses to the Rolling Stones, from the Sex Pistols to AC/DC and beyond. Each issue plays host to the heftiest rock reviews section on the planet. In an average issue, you’ll find over 150 albums reviewed, all from the ever-varied, multi-faceted world of rock - whether it’s hard rock or heavy metal, prog or punk, goth rock or southern rock, we’ve got it covered.

WELCOME

CLASSIC Rock

‘Lost’ Stones Photos Found

The Dirt

RIP

Ruts DC • Brit politicos lay their cards on the table with a new album and more calls to rise up against the system.

NEWS

Leppard/Crüe Shows Confirmed

KK Returns To Priest For HOF

Brant Bjork • The desert-rock pioneer talks new music, old bands, and how his sons might carry the torch.

Kira Mac

Mother Vulture

Garbage • Band in need of a singer meet singer in need of work. One of the first songs they worked on together, it was a signature hit and is still one of the first songs on the band’s set-lists

Peter Buck • The former R .E.M. guitarist on his old band, working with Luke Haines, and not having record labels tell him what to do.

The Hu • They have a message; horses are important; the band are official Mongolian cultural ambassadors…

EXPERIENCE THIS! • He was the greatest guitarist ever to pick up the instrument, but what is sometimes overlooked is his talent as a songwriter, a singer and also how he often made other writers’ songs his own. As a celebration of Jimi Hendrix in the month when he would have turned 80, stars and those who knew him choose his greatest songs, relive personal memories and reflect on his legacy.

Fortunate SONS • For a time in the late 60s, Creedence Clearwater Revival were the hottest band in America, if not the world. Former members recall their rocket ride from outcasts to “outselling The Beatles”.

STILL ROLLIN’ • For years Nickelback were an undeserving target for ridicule. For a while the jokes hurt, but with multi-platinum record sales and hits they were able to have the last laugh. Now, with new album Get Rollin’ more than likely about to continue the band’s successes, they’re still smiling.

FACE OFF • In a tumultuous decade, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss left, there was a disastrous concept album, rising tensions between Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, and – most shocking of all – the removal of their make-up. Kiss nearly didn’t survived the 80s.

LONG LIVE THE KING • Having trudged down the same sorry, drugs-littered road as some of his heroes, Marcus King has cleaned up his act and is now on the road to major success.

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST • Having weathered early days of huge commercial success but critical flak, these days Gavin Rossdale is happy for Bush just to “make interesting music”.

THE HOT LIST • THE ESSENTIAL NEW ROCK TRACK YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS MONTH AND THE BANDS TO HAVE ON YOUR RADAR

THE HARD STUFF ALBUMS

ROUND-UP: MELODIC ROCK

THE HARD STUFF ALBUMS

ROUND-UP: BLUES

THE HARD STUFF ALBUMS

THE HARD STUFF REISSUES

THE HARD STUFF REISSUES

THE HARD STUFF REISSUES

THE HARD STUFF BOOKB & DVDs

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Mammoth WVH • Wolfie Van Halen and co. play shows in December supporting Alter Bridge and Halestorm.

Gong

Within Temptation • Catch them currently on tour until November 19 – especially if you’re a sucker for pyrotechnics.

Rock In Rio • Guns N’ Roses opening on time, giant rabbits, roller-coasters and more at...