Rock

Rod Stewart’s rage fueled the making of Marillion

The journey from a sensitive kid listening to records in an attic room to fronting one of the UK’s most

Dave Hill’s quiet debut Dirty Foot Lane

When you think of Slade, you probably picture roaring stage antics and outrageous outfits. But in a refreshing twist, Dave

Nick Drake’s misunderstood masterpiece

Few figures command the mythic status of Nick Drake. Yet, the enigmatic folk hero of British music lived a life

The Who By Numbers expanded still teetering on the edge

When The Who released their seventh album, By Numbers, it wasn’t just a record; it was a monumental musical statement

André the Giant’s ATV vs. Cary Elwes no business riding it

Behind the whimsical world of The Princess Bride, where epic sword fights and romantic adventure reigned, there was a very

Queens of the Stone Age show darkness on Perfecth

Most desert rock bands would likely sprint out of the crypt after making their music. But when Queens Of The

Josh Hartnett wishes you watched his 2006 movie

In the world of television drama, few series spark as much conversation as the Canadian giant squid saga on Netflix,

Johnny Cash sang to outsiders in 1958

Everyone thinks of Johnny Cash as the ultimate outlaw—a man who defied the law. But the real story of Cash

Nickelback refuses to tread water under the sun

For many bands, popularity is a fleeting thing, and sometimes the public turns on them when they stumble. But for

Lennon’s search for peace in India and the political anthem he brought

It is almost impossible to separate the art of John Lennon from the world of politics. As the leader of

Tom Hanks rated 19 movies only 4 worth watching

As far as an actor celebrating a landmark milestone goes, Tom Hanks did it in style when his twentieth feature

Madness announces reissues of first five studio albums

Madness Relive Their Musical History with Limited Edition Vinyl Reissues Get ready to dust off your record collections, because the

Get tickets for U2’s intimate London gig

U2 Brings Their Sound to BBC Music for Exclusive Performance The world of rock is gearing up for a major

Ishmael Butler Reaches for Infinity on New Shabazz Palaces LP

Ishmael Butler Reaches for Infinity and Beyond on New Shabazz Palaces LP Ishmael Butler is charting a new course for

Pete Townshend and the Birth of Heavy Metal

When you talk about the heavy metal movement, the historical narrative often points to Black Sabbath as the foundational band.

Ozzy and Sabbath reign supreme in Back To The Beginning

The Ultimate Tribute: How Back To The Beginning Defined Heavy Metal History There are moments in music history that transcend

How Arjen Lucassen chose his Ayreon guests

When you look at the landscape of progressive rock, some albums are simply milestones, and others are spectacular collisions of

Worst to best NMTB song ranking

The Sex Pistols burst onto the British music scene in the spring of 1977, a seismic event that defined punk.

Dinner with Geoff Downes of Yes and Asia

A Dinner for Legacy: Geoff Downes Joins the David Longdon Foundation Ever dreamed of sharing a meal with musical titans

Working with dad Rick playing Black Sabbath and War of the Worlds

The world of progressive rock is often associated with epic soundscapes and intense energy, but for some artists, the journey

Watch Dracula reveal Lita Ford’s new music

After more than a decade of silence, rock icon Lita Ford is back in the spotlight, dropping a new musical

Cheap Trick cancels all next year tour dates

The roar of the stage has paused, and for a while, the legendary rock outfit Cheap Trick has stepped away