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Classic Rock launched in 1998 and rapidly established itself as a dedicated voice for rock music fans in the UK and beyond. Its 13 issues a year cover rock music from the 1960s to the present day. The magazine has built a loyal international readership by celebrating the artists, albums and stories that shaped the history of rock and continue to influence the genre today. Classic Rock delivers in-depth features, exclusive interviews and detailed retrospectives covering legendary bands, iconic musicians and pivotal moments in rock history. Its editorial approach combines knowledgeable criticism with passionate storytelling, offering readers insight into the cultural impact and creative process behind classic and modern rock music. The magazine frequently explores subgenres including hard rock, progressive rock, blues rock and heavy metal. In addition to long-form journalism, each issue includes album reviews, reissue coverage and news from the rock world, alongside high-quality photography and striking artwork. Available on PressReader, Classic Rock magazine balances nostalgia with contemporary relevance, positioning itself as an authoritative and engaging voice within rock music journalism.
Brian May and Roger Taylor look back at their historic Hungarian takeover – and their triumphant frontman at his peak. Sweat was the biggest challenge. Freddie Mercury had scribbled the words to an old Hungarian folk song phonetically on...
New albums from Tony Iommi, Greta Van Fleet, Francis Rossi, Ann Wilson, Tom Morello, The Temperance Movement… Reissues from The Beatles, Manic Street Preachers, Genesis, Small Faces, The Cramps, Yes… DVDs, films andbooks on Alice Cooper, Nicko...
Rick Wakeman goes to Mars. Arise, Sir Alex Van Halen. The Journey drama continues… Welcome back Bobbie Dazzle and Theory Of ADeadman. Say hello to Villagers Of Ioannina City and Dan Byrne. Say goodbye to Tim Curry, Derry Brownson… Rick...
How they pulled off a groundbreaking trip behind the Iron Curtain for their last-ever filmed gig with Freddie Mercury.
After a long – and frankly rather worrying – break, the band have stepped back into the limelight, stronger than ever. Paul Sayer booked The Temperance Movement’s 2026 autumn headline tour late last year. The guitarist and de-facto band...
A look at the making of The Holy Bible, the painful howl of an album that defied the Britpop scene upon its release in 1994. Back in 1994, the UK charts were a deeply confusing place. The year was bookended with Mr Blobby and East 17, and found...
