Classic Rock 322

In issue 322 – ‘2023: The Ultimate Review’ – we look at the best new releases and the standout reissues of the past 12 months, and talk to some of the artists whose albums made our lists, including… Starbenders, The Cold Stares, The Pretenders, The Rolling Stones, Metallica and more… Other features include… The Wildhearts: Ginger is winning his mental health battle, and a new Wildhearts album is on the way. Producer Giles Martin tells us how The Beatles’ final song came to be. As Kiss bring their career to a rousing end, The Demon reflects on their journey from NYC punks to global superstars. Sleep Token: we chart the rise and rise of metal’s hottest new band. Death Cult: in the year they reunited, guitarist Billy Duffy looks back at how the seminal band began . PowerTrip: how AC/DC, Metallica, GN’R and more fared at US mega-gig. Plus Slade, Pearl Jam and more, and of course the biggest and loudest rock reviews section on the planet. Dig classic rock? Then get Classic Rock, issue 322 on sale December 8.