Classic Rock  |  May 2025
Pink Floyd
With a new updated version about to hit cinemas, we look back at the making of Pink Floyd Live At Pompeii, with recollections from drummer Nick Mason, director Adrian Maben and more.
Bon Jovi
With the way paved by monster hit Livin’ On A Prayer, Slippery
When Wet propelled the band to superstardom.
Smith/Kotzen
Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and one-time shredder
Richie Kotzen’s joint musical venture is no vanity project.
Gary Moore
After leaving Thin Lizzy he made some creditable solo albums
in the 80s, then he struck rock gold with Run For Cover.
The Darkness
Defiance makes them the eccentrics that they are, as demonstrated on new album Dreams On Toast.
Envy Of None
Second time’s a charm for Rush’s Alex Lifeson as he returns
with a new album alongside his collaborators in Envy Of None.
Goo Goo Dolls
As A Boy Named Goo turns 30, the band tell the story of the
album that took them from alt.rock to the mainstream.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Classic Rock May 2025.