Classic Rock | Summer 2025
Dire Straits
After four Top 5 albums, they were doing well but were hardly
a household name. Then they released Brothers In Arms.
Mark Knopfler, John Illsley and Guy Fletcher take us back.
Iron Maiden
As the Run For Your Lives tour begins, Maiden manager Rod
Smallwood shares what he regards as “the most important
and interesting” shows the band have ever played.
Eureka Machines
The importance of “pissing about” according to Chris
Catalyst and his crew.
Alice Cooper
When Billion Dollar Babies hit No.1 in 1973, instead of
solidifying the band they unravelled. Now they’re back.
Cooper, Dunaway, Smith and Bruce tell all…
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Classic Rock Summer 2025.