AC/DC have played to more people and grossed more money than any other touring act in the first half of 2010. (more…)

Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett admits he was enjoying the band’s two year hiatus so much that he’s caused himself a problem with side project Chris Shiflett & The Dead Peasants. (more…)

Soilwork frontman Bjorn ‘Speed’ Strid is currently working on a solo project – and it’s definitely inspired by 70s classic rock. (more…)

It has now been confirmed that Bill Aucoin, who managed Kiss during their glory days in the 1970s, has died af the age of 66, after a battle agaimst prostate cancer. As a tribute to Aucoin, here’s a previously unpublished interview with the man (who also worked with Billy Idol and Billy Squier) that was done three years ago by Malcolm Dome. (more…)

Bill Aucoin, who managed KISS from their early days and throughout the 1970s, has apparently died.

No further details have been announced as yet, but Classic Rock will be running a full tribute should be thisbe confirmed.

The first details for the new Guitar Hero game have been revealed. (more…)

This week, Anna Phoebe hangs out in Germany where she samples top beers and cycles through the Brandenburg Gate (but not at the same time). She also goes to see Kiss again, introduces her granny to an iPod and prepares to record an ELP cover. Click here to read all of Anna’s previous columns. (more…)

An assault charge brought against Gene Simmons has been dropped due to lack of evidence. (more…)

On May 26, Accept returned to London for their first show in Britain for 24 years. Xavier Russell was on hand for the occasion, and now compares this gig to one of the band’s earliest performances in the city, at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1984 – when a couple of whippersnapper wannabe metal musicians were caught headbanging at the front! (more…)

Kiss are to have their own miniature golf centre. It’ll be in Las Vegas and it’s being developed in association with Monster Mini Golf. (more…)