Classic Rock’s been going through a load of CDs over the past week, ones that pile up unlistened, as you tend to go for the priorities, like those you have to review, or actually just want to enjoy. And as usual, it’s a case of some surprises (good and bad) and others which live up (or down) to expectations. (more…)

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts are to play the 100 Club in London next month. (more…)

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts are coming to the UK and Ireland. (more…)

The Stooges created havoc among the black-tie brigade at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony last night in New York. (more…)

Meat Loaf has tapped an array of special guests for his new album, Hang Cool Teddy Bear – and Classic Rock has heard it. (more…)

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…)

AC/DC and Judas Priest were both winners at the Grammy Awards last night (January 31). It’s the first time either has won a Grammy. (more…)

This week, the Uriah Heep guitarist celebrates Spurs winning an FA Cup match, grooves to Free while clearing out his son’s room, worries about new airport security measures, looks at record sales stats over the last year, congratulates Muse on winning an art prize, reveals how he tried (and failed) to learn the secrets of drinking vodka, and admires the world’s tallest building… (more…)

We’ve finally reached the Top 20! (more…)

AC/DC, Metallica, Jeff Beck and Judas Priest are among the nominees for the Grammys. (more…)