ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE AGAIN
The death of their drummer/lyricist Neil Peart in 2020 looked to signal the end of Rush. But after a lot of soul-searching, and the pull of playing those songs on stage resurfaced, they are to tour again. In our exclusive interview, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson explain how, and why, it happened.
ACHTUNG, BABY!
Holed up in Germany with partner-in-crime Iggy Pop, David Bowie released three albums between 1977 and 1979 that redefined him entirely – Low, “Heroes” and Lodger. This is the story of the Berlin Trilogy.
ALBUMS
BRIAN ROBERTSON
He’s lived it live and dangerous as part of the classic line-up of Thin Lizzy, lived it loud in Motörhead, ridden his own band Wild Horses, has an impressive list of credits as both session musician and producer… There’s much more to Robbo than you probably think.
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.
ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE AGAIN
The death of their drummer/lyricist Neil Peart in 2020 looked to signal the end of Rush. But after a lot of soul-searching, and the pull of playing those songs on stage resurfaced, they are to tour again. In our exclusive interview, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson explain how, and why, it happened.
ACHTUNG, BABY!
Holed up in Germany with partner-in-crime Iggy Pop, David Bowie released three albums between 1977 and 1979 that redefined him entirely – Low, “Heroes” and Lodger. This is the story of the Berlin Trilogy.
ALBUMS
BRIAN ROBERTSON
He’s lived it live and dangerous as part of the classic line-up of Thin Lizzy, lived it loud in Motörhead, ridden his own band Wild Horses, has an impressive list of credits as both session musician and producer… There’s much more to Robbo than you probably think.
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.