Glasgow rock icon Alex Harvey could have led the way for Zakk Wylde and Slash into making horror movies if he hadn’t passed away in 1982. And in a long-lost interview one of the most theatrical rock frontmen of all time revealed hopes of working with comedy director Mel Brooks, creator of Blazing Saddles and High Anxiety. Come on in to find out more. (more…)

Pearl Jam are on the cover of the new issue of Classic Rock as they reach their 20^th anniversary. (more…)

William Shatner has posted footage of the recording session for his cover of Iron Man. (more…)

Blimey, what a selection this week. An all-girl band revisit their most loved album. One prog band ditch their metal roots, while another gets a little heavier. An American band inspired by NWOBHM come up woth the good using a singer who’s now quit. A guitar great does an album with other guitar gods. And while one young thrash band builds for the future, a more venerable name proves they do still have a future. (more…)

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

Leslie West intends to carry on with the release of his new album and a subsequent tour, despite having the bottom half of his right leg amputated. (more…)

Details have now been released on the new William Shatner album, and he’s got a major list of rockers involved. (more…)

Some of the biggest guitar names around are featured in a new documentary. (more…)

Black Label Society are about to go on a major British tour. And Classic Rock has got a very special prize to give away. (more…)

It has to be one of the most bizarre collaborations ever. But it’s happening. Zakk Wylde has teamed up with William Shatner! (more…)