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

Sammy Hagar has said he was asked to join both Motley Crue and Aerosmith. (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…)

Mad, bad and dangerous to know, Iron Monkey received scarcely any praise when they were a going concern. Now, 11 years after they split up, they’re hailed as heroes. But then, some of us knew it all along. Welcome to the latest Cult Heroes. Check out all the past Cult Heroes here. (more…)

It’s a mixed bag this week, with everything from metal to prog, via melodic rock. And we sweep around the globe, stopping in Norway, Wales, America, Australia and Newcastle. Don’t forget to pack your toothbrush! (more…)

Avenged Sevenfold have no idea of whether, as has been widely speculated, Mike Portnoy will consider joining them as a permanent member following the drummer’s unexpected exit from Dream Theater. (more…)

Duff McKagan’s Loaded have chosen a producer for their new album. (more…)

Thor has exclusively contacted Classic Rock to tell us he full extent of  his plans to hand over the hammer to his son. (more…)

This week, there’s lots of prog. Plus the return of Peter Frampton, a Dio covers album, and some metal from Devil Sold His Soul and Hellyeah… (more…)

WHO: Hellyeah

WHERE: London King’s College

WHEN: Tuesday, June 15 (more…)