In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Classic Rock UK

• CLEM BURKE November 24, 1954 – April 6, 2025
  “Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie,” wrote Debbie Harry and Chris Stein on the passing of their “beloved friend and bandmate” following a private battle with cancer.
• The Stranglers Peaches
  Driven by a gritty, hooky bass riff and infamous with its charges of misogyny, it was a UK Top 10. Almost 50 years on, it’s still a must-play by today’s Stranglers.
• John Lydon
  The PiL frontman and former Sex Pistol on losing loved ones, living near the California fires, spoken-word gigs, underpants…
• When Rivers Meet
  Lockdown helped them build a fan base, Aaron aspires to the silver screen, communication is key, one of their albums was a chart first…
• WHERE’S IZZY?
  CR presents the third in an exclusive series from Alan Niven’s forthcoming book Sound N’ Fury.
• THE LAST HURRAH
  On July 5, 2025, the original four members of Black Sabbath reunite to play the very last Sabbath show, in their home city. After that there will be no more comebacks, no more tours, no more ‘final’ shows. Ozzy, Tony, Geezer and Bill look back at their incredible time together.
• SPIRITS IN THE MATERIAL WORLD
  Out of the darkness comes light, and Ghost’s future increasingly looks bright. Tobias Forge, aka Papa V Perpetua, talks dark matters and working towards “newer, better, bigger”.
• LONG TRAIN STILL RUNNIN'
  With vocalist Michael McDonald on board again and a new album, more than 50 years down the tracks The Doobie Brothers have still got what it takes. They tell us to just listen to the music…
• LEAP OF FAITH
  Reeling from illness and uncertain times, Skunk Anansie’s future hung in the balance. But with new album The Painful Truth, they “stood on top of the cliff, held hands and jumped into the clouds”.
• RELOADED
  With a two-guitar line-up instead of the usual trio, and on their own label after the split from Bronze, the Orgasmatron album signalled a decibel-driven new start for Motörhead. We turn back the clock to 1986 with this classic interview.
• THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO CHRIS GOSS
  You can’t rush art. Mindfulness and spirituality matter. There are times to keep music simple. Be receptive to the vibrations of the world… These are among the things that shape his world view.
• The HOT LiST
  THE ESSENTIAL NEW ROCK TRACKS YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS MONTH AND THE BANDS TO HAVE ON YOUR RADAR
• Goo Goo Dolls
  Although the strength of their songwriting has been frustratingly inconsistent, the band have shown moments of real class.
• Bonnie Raitt
  The 13-times Grammy-winning singer/guitarist plays shows in the UK and Ireland in June.
• The Soundtrack Of My Life
  Blues lifer Robin Trower on the records, artists and gigs that are of lasting significance to him.