There have been 14 more additions to the line-up for this year’s Download Festival, which happens at Donington from June 8-10. (more…)

Judas Priest are to release a new compilation next month, with tracks chosen by other musicians. (more…)

We travel from Finland to America to Nottingham and to Wales this week, in search of the latest gems and uncut diamonds. Time to drool over some jewels, and despair at the mediocre fayre. (more…)

Lots of blues-style rocking this week, as we look at some oldsters and also some newsters. There’s also some prog metal and biker-friendly rock. Oh, and some true metal from Germany (where else?). Hey ho, let’s go… (more…)

Black Label Society are about to go on a major British tour. And Classic Rock has got a very special prize to give away. (more…)

Zakk Wylde is to publish his guide to touring in May. (more…)

Just for a change, let’s take a look at some of the interesting self releases currently doing the rounds. While you may not know any of these bands right now, within 12 months they could have transformed your lives – or, at least got higher profiles. (more…)

Black Label Society return to the UK next year for an eight-date tour. (more…)

This week, there are surprises from an Arch Enemy guitarist and Filter, no shocks from Helemt and Black Label Society, a couple of corking DVDs and sundry other crackers and, er, slackers. (more…)

Come inside for some choice images from this past weekend’s High Voltage festival. (more…)