Metallica co-manager Cliff Burnstein says touring Europe may not be a profitable option for his band after next year. (more…)

Black Sabbath have announced the first leg of their world reunion tour next year. The band will headline a number of Europe’s premier music festivals in 2012 – including a previously announced appearance at Download on June 10.

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The Darkness played a sold-out gig last night at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire – come inside for some exclusive pix from the show. (more…)

“The rock era is over…” So says Paul Gambaccini. “My arse,” says Classic Rock.

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Concluding Classic Rock’s round-up of this past weekend’s happenings at Download. Last but not least: Aerosmith finish Sunday in style. (more…)

Continuing Classic Rock’s round-up of this past weekend’s happenings at Download. Seconds out: It’s Saturday, so it’s gotta be Rage-day! (more…)

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

Fourteen new acts have been confirmed for the upcoming Download festival, including Taylor Hawkins And The Coattail Riders, Ricky Warwick, Jett Black and Anathema. Come inside for the full list. (more…)

Suicidal Tendencies and Skin are among the latest batch of bands to be confirmed for this June’s Download festival. (more…)

AC/DC have revealed plans for a spectacular performance at this summer’s Download Festival – but, contrary to rumour, it won’t include the band playing their legendary Back In Black album in its entirety. (more…)