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Cult Heroes No. 7: Jim Steinman

mdome / Features, News / 18/03/2010 11:58am

In the latest of Classic Rock’s ongoing series, Dave Ling explores the strange world of Jim Steinman – the man, the myth, the legend… the menu! And if you wanna check out all of the Cult Heroes we’ve written about so far, you can find them here. (more…)

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Metallica Plan Stage Show To Rival Floyd’s ‘The Wall’

gbarton / Features, News, Top Posts / 15/03/2010 19:17pm

Metallica manager Peter Mensch has revealed the band have some major plans for 2011. (more…)

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‘Unappy Days: The Final Mick Box Column (No. 25)

mdome / Features, News / 15/03/2010 17:31pm

So, it’s goodbye from him… this is the last of the weekly columns from Uriah Heep guitarist Mick Box. In his final scribblings, Mick talks about the latest Clint Eastwood movie, his own acting debut, the Pink Floyd vs. EMI court case, mobile phone prying, Cold Chisel, Spurs, the Kray twins and Cruft’s dog show! (more…)

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Carol Clerk, RIP

mdome / Features, News / 15/03/2010 13:09pm

Classic Rock is shocked and saddened to hear of the death of music journalist Carol Clerk. (more…)

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10 Artists/Bands From Bristol – UK’s ‘Top City’ For Musicians!

mdome / Features, News / 14/03/2010 12:48pm

According to a survey conducted by PRS For Music, Bristol has produced more musicians by size of population than any other town in Britain. So, Classic Rock thought this should be put to the test. Could we come up with 10 artists and bands from the area. It’s a challenge, we can tell you. But, we’re up for a bit of Avon calling… (more…)

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Classic Rock’s New Releases Round-Up

mdome / Features, News / 13/03/2010 10:45am

This time, we get to grips with Brit legends (Peter Gabriel and Jeff Beck), the Europeans (Brother Firetribe and Skanska Mord) and the Americans (Year Long Disaster and While Heaven Wept). (more…)

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Cult Heroes No. 6: Nantucket

mdome / Features, News / 11/03/2010 16:21pm

This week Xavier Russell celebrates the career of Nantucket, one of the most underrated melodic hard rock bands of the late 1970s. What was special about them? The Bourbon Baron will explain all… and then you can hear Nantucket for yourself. Check out all of Classic Rock’s Cult Heroes here. (more…)

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‘Vixen Of The Violin’ Defends Steven Tyler

mdome / Features, News / 11/03/2010 15:58pm

Violinist Anna Phoebe has written to Classic Rock, defending Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler. Anna played with Tyler when the singer guested with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Come inside to find out what she says… (more…)

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Lynyrd Skynyrd: Then And Now

mdome / Features, News, Top Posts / 10/03/2010 16:56pm

Our latest Then And Now takes a look at gigs past and present from southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd. Your time-travellin’ guide: the Bourbon Baron himself, Xavier Russell. (more…)

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‘Appy Days: The Mick Box Column (No. 24)

mdome / Features, News / 08/03/2010 12:03pm

This week Mick celebrates Steely Dan, gets interviewed for a heavy metal documentary, reflects on record sales, comments on how mobile phones can be a medical aid, goes to the cinema, wonders about getting drug users to work – and gets nervous about Tottenham Hotspur… (more…)

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