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Classic Rock, 17 Jul 2026

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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.

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ArticleBon Scott

“You couldn’t take your eyes off him because he was so cha­ris­matic.”

Bon Scott

ArticleReviews

New albums from For­eigner, Muse, Robyn Hitch­cock, Big Coun­try Redux, Fant­astic Negrito, Armored Saint, King Crim­son, Koyo Bloom, Bywa­ter Call… Reis­sues from Thin Lizzy, Small Faces, Sendel­ica, Hawk­wind, My Chem­ical Romance, Motörhead, Frank...

Reviews

ArticleThe Dirt

'Whis­per­ing' down' Whis­per­ing' Bob Har­ris steps Bob Har­ris steps down; TonyIommi and Maiden man­ager Rod Small­wood in King's birth­day hon­ours list; con­cert, exhib­i­tion and trib­ute album to mark Syd Bar­rett's 80th… Wel­come back CJ...

The Dirt

ArticleBon Scott At 80. A Cel­eb­ra­tion

AC/DC’s former front­man, rock’s most beloved rogue remains impossible to define but easy to admire.

Bon Scott At 80. A Cel­eb­ra­tion

ArticleB-52s

How Rock Lob­ster, kooky song about under­sea life, became a-new-wave dance clas­sic. How a kooky song about under­sea life became a new-wave dance clas­sic. Appro­pri­ately, the idea for the song was born in a dis­cotheque. One night in 1976, Fred...

B-52s