Ugly Kid Joe have been confirmed for the 2012 Sweden Rock festival, which will be held in Sölvesborg from June 6-9. (more…)

Noddy Holder has revealed that he and Ozzy once went to an Iron Maiden gig wearing tutus and World War II helmets! (more…)

Anyone hoping that Slade will mark the 30^th anniversary of their landmark appearance at the Monsters Of Rock Festival by appearing at Download this year can forget it. (more…)

As we get ready to hit 2011, Classic Rock gets out its crystal ball to make a few predictions. Don’t blame us if none of these happen, but here goes: (more…)

This week we bring back to life a band called Bethnal. Wrongly labelled punk or new wave, this late 70s UK band could have been hard rock contenders, if only they’d been better marketed by their label. Check out all previous Cult Heroes here. (more…)

Four young blokes from Liverpool go out into the big, bad world to make their musical mark. Heard that one before? Well, this time we’re not talking about Beatles, but Spider, creeping and crawling along the NWOBHM web. Never huge news, they still do well enough for some to shed a tear or two at their memory. Why? Read on…oh, and check out all the past Cult Heroes here. (more…)

Quiet Riot are back – with a new line-up. (more…)

Fancy a festive online frolic? Try the new Slade game. (more…)

Can you believe that nearly half the world’s population has already heard Slade’s evergreen Merry Xmas Everybody this year? (more…)

This week, Mick Box has been mostly eating goulash, sorting out guitar problems, scoffing birthday cake and bouncing around on a tour bus! Click here to read Mick’s previous columns. (more…)