Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

Year's best tracks came from inspirations both old and new.

Were synths helpful or harmful – and which tour would you time-travel to attend?

You get only one shot at a first impression.

These are more than just concert souvenirs or stage documents from that awesome show you saw last summer.

Future Black Sabbath bassist needed alcohol to relieve the monotony when he was 15.

Track highlights two-disc recording 'Live in YYZ 1981.'

Quiet Riot, Enuff Z’Nuff, Vixen and John Corabi are also set to appear.

There's no exact definition of the genre - and that's exactly why we love it.

The torch is being passed.

Month's biggest stories also include Bruce Springsteen's DWI charge being dismissed and abuse accusations against Marilyn Manson.