Classic Rock

David Ellefson Exclusive: Why I’m Back In Megadeth

mdome — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:54:03 +0000

David Ellefson has exclusively told Classic Rock about the motivations behind his return to Megadeth, after an eight-year absence. (more…)

Win Peter Gabriel Tickets!

gbarton — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:24:43 +0000

We’ve got three pairs of tix for the former Genesis man’s show at London’s O2 Arena on March 28. (more…)

Tracks Of The Day: Geisha/Hell City Glamours

mdome — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:25:12 +0000

Holy Bodyline series. Great balls of Pat Cash. Yet more incredible new hot rockin’ from the Aussies. Geisha and Hell City Glamours provide the latest pairing as we continue to introduce you to some great names from Down Under – some new, others not so new. In fact, we’re giving away their tracks, which is why they provide today’s Tracks Of The Day. Check out all the recent Tracks Of The Day here. (more…)

Black Label Society Drummer Quits

mdome — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:19:55 +0000

Black Label Society are looking for a new drummer. (more…)

Bill Ward Works On Three Albums

mdome — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:15:17 +0000

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward aims to release three albums this year. (more…)

Slash Guests On Alter Bridge Man’s Album

mdome — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:52:17 +0000

Alter Bridge vocalist Myles Kennedy is currently working on a solo album – and Slash does a guitar solo on it. (more…)

Eagles Bassist Announces Solo Dates

mdome — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:14:20 +0000

Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit is to play three spring dates in the UK. (more…)

Breaking The What? Priest Plan British Steel Reissue

mdome — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:12:30 +0000

Judas Priest are to release a deluxe edition of their iconic 1980 album British Steel on May 10. (more…)

Oh No! It’s The Bon Jovi Valentine’s Day Package

gbarton — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:28:11 +0000

With February 14 fast approaching, Bon Jovi have cunningly announced a special Valentine’s Day package for their shows at London’s O2 Arena in… er… June. (more…)

Ten Pop/Rock Crossovers That Worked – Or Didn’t!

mdome — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:34:53 +0000

With the news that Mary J. Blige is doing a cover of Zeppelin’s Stairway To Heaven, Classic Rock takes a look at 10 other pop/rock crossovers. Some worked. Others…well, they’re best forgotten! (more…)

Tom Jones For Aerosmith? Don’t Rule It Out

mdome — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:03:34 +0000

Joe Perry has told Classic Rock that one name Aerosmith might consider as a stand-in for Steven Tyler is… Tom Jones! (more…)

Sex Shocker At Crüe Gig

mdome — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:59:47 +0000

A couple were ejected from a Mötley Crüe show in Canada – for shagging. (more…)

Kiss: The Vinyl Boom

mdome — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:55:01 +0000

Kiss are to release their current album Sonic Boom on 180g vinyl. (more…)

Tracks Of The Day: Bugdust/The Pictures

mdome — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:43:02 +0000

Today, we continue our ongoing series of Oz rock downloads with two more of the hottest names on the scene right now. So, let’s meet Bugdust and The Pictures, who provide the latest tracks of the day. Check out all the recent Tracks Of The Day here. (more…)

‘Appy Days: The Mick Box Column (No. 20)

mdome — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:16:27 +0000

This week. Mick celebrates the career of Neil Young, looks at the Grammy winners list, sees French film with subtitles, gets back into listening to Baby Animals, Mountain and Black Stone Cherry, gets a new guitar, goes back on the road with Uriah Heep… and sees Spurs slip! (more…)

High Voltage Festival: More Bands Added

gbarton — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:54 +0000

Come inside to find out the latest additions to the bill of Classic Rock’s High Voltage festival. (more…)

Gig Of The Week: Blaze Bayley

mdome — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:56:31 +0000

The Wolfsbane frontman and one-time Iron Maiden singer is back on a massive world tour, living up to his dream that “if I had it my way then I’d be on a tour bus all the time – this is why you join a band”. (more…)

Track Of The Day: Dege Legg

mdome — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:56:07 +0000

To celebrate the fact that the New Orleans Saints have made the Super Bowl for the first time in their history, Cajun muso Dege Legg is offering a song to download for free. So, this is the new Track Of The Day. Check out all the latest Tracks Of The Day at www.classicrockmagazine.com/tags/track-of-the-day (more…)

Joe Perry: ‘Tyler’s Still In Aerosmith’

mdome — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:53:32 +0000

Joe Perry has exclusively told Classic Rock that Steven Tyler will remain a member of Aerosmith, even though another singer is being brought in. (more…)

Bad Company: Live DVD On The Way

mdome — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:42:47 +0000

Bad Company release a live DVD on March 29 – just before their UK tour. (more…)

Lydon Settles Law Suit

mdome — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:23:17 +0000

John Lydon has reached a settlement out of court with a TV producer who accused him of assaulting her three years ago. (more…)

Cobain’s Daughter Makes Recording Debut

mdome — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:18:51 +0000

Kurt Cobain’s daughter is about to make her recording debut. (more…)

Ask ELP

mdome — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:04:34 +0000

Got something you’ve always wanted to ask Emerson, Lake or Palmer? Or maybe all three? Now’s your chance. (more…)

High Voltage: Get Early Bird Tickets While You Can

gbarton — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:30:21 +0000

You better get your skates on if you want to buy Early Bird tickets for Classic Rock’s High Voltage Festival – because the cut-off point is this Monday (February 8). (more…)

Ian Hunter Announces Two Shows

mdome — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:06:05 +0000

Ian Hunter has announced two spring shows in Britain. (more…)

Rumour Of The Week: Hagar To Join Aerosmith

gbarton — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:50:43 +0000

Is Sammy Hagar going to replace Steven Tyler as Aerosmith’s frontman? (more…)

Slayer And Mastodon Ready To Rock Sweden

mdome — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:26:41 +0000

Mastodon and Slayer are the latest additions to the Sweden Rock Festival bill. (more…)

Brian Johnson Slams Do-Gooders

mdome — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:24:55 +0000

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has had a right go at celebs who ask people to donate money to charity. (more…)

Tracks Of The Day: Dreadnaught/Galvatrons

mdome — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:22:07 +0000

In the world of Classic Rock, it’s Australia day every day right now. We’re offering free download tracks from some of the hottest talents currently smoking those Bondi Cigars (cobber!) and throwing down smart riffs and roustabout anthems. Today we offer you the duo of Dreadnaught and The Galvatrons. Check out all the latest Tracks Of The Day here. (more…)

Bon Jovi: ‘We’ll Do Songs Live From First Two Albums’

mdome — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:17:07 +0000

Bon Jovi are planning to dig deep into their back catalogue and pull out some old faves when they play the O2 Arena in London during June. (more…)