This week, we’ve got a classic American band doing two of their classic albums live. We’ve got outtakes from a classic metal band’s last album getting a physical release. We’ve got Italian goth metallers getting all poppy. And an old school rocker amusing and amazing in a new book. (more…)

Want to know the full story of the classic Budgie album Bandolier? Well, now you can. (more…)

Former Dio guitarist Craig Goldy has told Classic Rock that he’s put together a new band, with what he describes as “having the Holy Shit factor”. (more…)

Budgie have cancelled their European tour, as Burke Shelley has undergone emergency surgery. (more…)

This week we take a look at a one-album wonder. Angel Witch might have had a career that goes back to 1977, carries on to this day and includes five studio albums, but as far as most are concerned it’s all about their debut. Check out all the previous Cult Heroes. (more…)

Fancy spending the night listening to the likes of UFO, Dark Star, Budgie, Fist and Diamond Head? Sounds like you’ll have fun at the Friday Night Powerhouse. What is it? Where is it? Come on in. (more…)

This week, there are new Ozzy and The Enid albums, live recordings from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Nutz, plus a Therapy? reissue. (more…)

Wendy Dio has issued an update on the condition of Ronnie James Dio as he continues his battle against stomach cancer – and the good news is that the iconic vocalist is apparently winning the struggle. (more…)

Since its release in December, Avatar has become a cinematic phenomenon. (more…)

Whitesnake guitarist Doug Aldrich is to return to Dio for the band’s upcoming European tour.

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