Classic Rock  |  October 2020
Motörhead
Forty years ago, Ace Of Spades not only charted, but went in at No.4. Suddenly they were stars. Next stop America. But, as their first US tour showed, America wasn’t yet ready for Motörhead… Plus Metallica’s Lars Ulrich on the “honesty” of Motörhead and the impact of Ace Of Spades.
Biffy Clyro
Fuelled by personal disappointment, betrayal and “coming to terms with shit like Brexit”, their latest album is a masterful triumph in the face of adversity.
Slade
For a time in 1970s, with hit after hit they were the most popular band in Britain. But then a car crash put the brakes on, and as glam-rock faded so too did the band’s fortunes. This is the story of Slade, in their own words.
All Them Witches
Nomadic living, religious music, Taoist literature and a stint in Abbey Road are among the building blocks of the band’s kaleidoscopic, firebrand new album.
Guns N’ Roses
We uncover the secrets of the band’s overlooked albums – The Spaghetti Incident? and Live Era ’87–’93 – with help from guitarist Gilby Clarke and others who were involved.
The Beach Boys
Tiring of making frothy pop, troubled genius Brian Wilson threw away his Beach Boys’ template and began recording what became one of that decade’s defining albums and an all-time classic: Pet Sounds.
White Lion
In the late 80s, with their live shows and second album punching hard, their future looked bright. But then, hit by a one-two of record company and management apathy, it soon dimmed rapidly.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Classic Rock October 2020.