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The Genesis legend reveals the personal battle behind the music and the support he received from fellow rock icon Eric Clapton. There are some artists whose music becomes the soundtrack to generations. Phil Collins is undoubtedly one of them. Whether it was fronting Genesis, delivering chart-topping solo hits, or laying down some of the most recognisable drum fills in music...

“Wow, this is wild. This sounds like nothing I’ve ever heard before.” Those are dangerous words when they come from Slipknot guitarist Jim Root. The masked metal titans are back in the studio, new music is being dragged out of the darkness, and there are already at least 50 different song arrangements being kicked, punched and twisted into shape. Even...

“Some bands chase fame. Others chase the perfect riff. Heavy on the Ride have spent more than 15 years doing the latter – and Welsh rock is all the better for it.” Wales has always punched well above its weight when it comes to producing incredible rock and metal bands. From global superstars to grassroots heroes keeping the local scene...

Rock history is about to get a little louder, folks! 🎶 Phil Collins has reached back into the archives to unveil a previously unreleased live performance of You Know What I Mean, while also announcing a gorgeous deluxe vinyl box set celebrating his landmark debut solo album, Face Value. For lifelong fans and vinyl collectors alike, this is the kind...

There are some stories that are incredibly difficult to write, and this is one of them. Another cherished grassroots rock venue has fallen silent after The Billesley Rock Club (BRC) announced that The Billesley Pub has ceased trading with immediate effect, leaving the future of the venue uncertain and sending shockwaves through the local rock community. For fans, bands, promoters...

The metal world is sending its support to Peter “Peavy” Wagner after Rage announced that the legendary frontman and bassist’s health has worsened in recent days. The German heavy metal veterans have confirmed that they are no longer able to perform at the Metal Lake Festival, with Peavy now required to begin medical treatment immediately and take the necessary time...

Without them, your favourite gig probably wouldn’t happen… When the lights go down, the crowd roars, and the first riff shakes the arena, most fans are focused on the band standing under the spotlight. But long before that magical moment, an army of people have spent days – sometimes weeks – making it happen. One of the biggest names behind...

There comes a point in every gig-goer’s life when the concerts begin to blur together. You remember the huge ones, obviously. The first time you saw your favourite band. The festival headline set that nearly rearranged your internal organs. The sweaty little club gig where the ceiling dripped and somebody launched half a pint down your back. But after years...

Rock fans, it’s time to start planning those winter gig nights because Parker Barrow have officially announced a brand-new UK tour for November and December 2026, and pre-sale tickets are already available! 🤘 The blues-rock outfit have been turning heads with their powerful live performances, soulful vocals and electrifying guitar work, and now they’re gearing up to bring that energy...

William Shatner is boldly going where very few 95-year-old entertainment legends have gone before — straight onto a festival stage with an all-star rock band and the volume cranked towards warp speed. The legendary Star Trek actor has officially announced that his newly created rock spectacle will make its live debut at Riot Fest 2026, taking place from 18–20 September...

Motley Crüe guitarist John 5 has responded to ongoing claims that the legendary rock band relies on backing tracks during live performances – and he’s not holding back. 🤘 Few topics spark as much debate in the rock and metal world as backing tracks. Some fans accept them as part of modern arena productions, while others believe every note should...

“Maybe we’ll have Noel Gallagher come up and do a song…” 👀🎸 Rock fans love a bit of cheeky banter, and System Of A Down guitarist and vocalist Daron Malakian delivered exactly that during the band’s massive London performance, taking a playful swipe at one of Britain’s biggest rock exports – Oasis. While addressing the crowd between songs, Malakian couldn’t...

One of the greatest debut albums in rock history is getting the celebration it deserves. 🤘🎶 Forty-five years after changing the musical landscape, Phil Collins’ legendary first solo album, Face Value, is returning in spectacular fashion with a brand-new anniversary reissue packed with treats for collectors and lifelong fans alike. Released in 1981, Face Value wasn’t just Phil Collins stepping...

13 July 1985: When Rock Music Took on the World Some concerts are legendary. Some performances become part of music history. Then there’s Live Aid – the day when the biggest names in rock and pop united across two continents to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia, creating one of the most iconic events the world has ever seen....

15th July 1989 wasn’t just another date in rock history—it was the day Pink Floyd transformed one of the world’s most beautiful cities into the setting for one of the most ambitious concerts ever staged. Imagine standing in St. Mark’s Square, Venice, watching a giant floating stage anchored out on the lagoon as David Gilmour and the band blasted out...