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

Dream Theater have announced the name of their new drummer. Who is it? Read on.. (more…)

Steve Vai has launched what he calls VaiTunes. (more…)

The recent Haitian tragedy has stirred the rock community into action with various projects currently under way to raise money to aid victims of the earthquake. Just to keep you in touch, Classic Rock thought as many as possible should be mentioned. (more…)

This week, Mick remembers the late David Byron and Keith Moon, expresses relief at Abbey Road Studios being saved, recalls meeting Kris Kristofferson, celebrates the Nordoff Robbins charity, listens to Coverdale Page and has something to say about the Number 25 bus route. Oh, and some football club called Spurs win a match! (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…)

Asia Featuring John Payne have signed a new deal. (more…)

Livewire, the Cornish youth music charity, is to release a single to raise funds for victims of the recent Haiti disaster. And their choice of song to cover is rather appropriate. Come inside to find out what it is… (more…)

Steve Vai is to release a new CD Where The Other Wild Things Are on April 13. (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…)