THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH
Magic hexes, hotel robberies and cut-throat deals: band members and associates chronicle the heady days of 1972/73, when Led Zeppelin seized control of the industry and became the biggest rock band on the planet.
MICHAEL MONROE
From Black Sabbath awakening to jam band to Hanoi Rocks to decades-straddling solo artist, via Finland, London, NYC and beyond, he’s been up, down and up again, through thrills, spills, triumph and tragedy. You could say he’s really lived the rock’n’roll life, but that would be an understatement.
THE WILD ONES
Everyone has a favourite Thin Lizzy song, right? So we asked a load of famous folks to pick theirs and tell us why. And if this was a poll, The Boys Are Back In Town would top it.
POWER UP
With solo projects, other bands and a massive Creed reunion between them, there were whispers that Alter Bridge might be on the way out. Instead they regrouped, faced the dark side of our times, put their foot on the gas and recorded a brilliant new album.
ALBUMS OF 2025
Hundreds of albums came out during the past 12 months, from A-list releases to debuts and everything in between. Here are Classic Rock’s Top 50.
JETHRO TULL
Ian Anderson talks about the band’s latest album Curious Ruminant, and says he’s more likely to get the itch to make more records than to get the itch to retire.
THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH
Magic hexes, hotel robberies and cut-throat deals: band members and associates chronicle the heady days of 1972/73, when Led Zeppelin seized control of the industry and became the biggest rock band on the planet.
MICHAEL MONROE
From Black Sabbath awakening to jam band to Hanoi Rocks to decades-straddling solo artist, via Finland, London, NYC and beyond, he’s been up, down and up again, through thrills, spills, triumph and tragedy. You could say he’s really lived the rock’n’roll life, but that would be an understatement.
THE WILD ONES
Everyone has a favourite Thin Lizzy song, right? So we asked a load of famous folks to pick theirs and tell us why. And if this was a poll, The Boys Are Back In Town would top it.
POWER UP
With solo projects, other bands and a massive Creed reunion between them, there were whispers that Alter Bridge might be on the way out. Instead they regrouped, faced the dark side of our times, put their foot on the gas and recorded a brilliant new album.
ALBUMS OF 2025
Hundreds of albums came out during the past 12 months, from A-list releases to debuts and everything in between. Here are Classic Rock’s Top 50.
JETHRO TULL
Ian Anderson talks about the band’s latest album Curious Ruminant, and says he’s more likely to get the itch to make more records than to get the itch to retire.