The Burning Question 30/04/2008

This week's Burning Question:

WITH WHITESNAKE’S NEW ALBUM ENTERING THE UK TOP 10, AND DEF LEPPARD’S LOOKING TO DO THE SAME – DOES THE KERRANG! READER WELCOME THE RETURN OF CLASSIC ROCK?

Post your comments below and you could appear in next week's Kerrang! magazine.

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Posted by Katie at 01:48PM | April 30, 2008

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to be honest i can't say i am bothered about the return of the classic rock band, there are so many new bands i would rather listen to, so i wont be going out to buy them or even download them, they had there time and now it is the time for as i said the new bands.

Posted by marjorie | April 30, 2008 1:57 PM | Reply to this

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yerr what happend to the days of ac/dc and motorhead they are the true founders of great music and it shall never be forgotten by me and hopefuly anyone else who reads this. bring back classic rock!!!!

Posted by Adam Kerr | May 3, 2008 9:56 PM | Reply to this

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Of course I'd be welcome to read about classic rock like Def Leppard. If fashion styles keep coming back from the past why can't great friggin bands like Def Leppard. Even mullets have com back. I say welcome back the best rock music!

Posted by Bex | May 5, 2008 4:46 PM | Reply to this

burning question

Of course I'd be welcome to read about classic rock bands like Def Leppard. If fashion can come back from the past why not great, classic rock bands. Even mullets have come back. I say welcome back real rock music!!

Posted by Bex | May 5, 2008 4:48 PM | Reply to this

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I am totally for it!
these bands made music what it is today! with out white snake, def leppard, G'N'R there would be no good music these days
they might not be as good as they were years ago but they still fuckin rock!
put them in (:
^.^ x

Posted by Tara | May 9, 2008 1:50 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

naahhh
classic rock had its time, and is best left on old vinyls to be reminisced over by old men and women with perms. :)

Posted by amy dodds | April 30, 2008 1:57 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rocks!

Classic Rock is ten times better than most modern music. It's definitely a good thing that old bands are releasing albums again.
KISS at Download this year will be the greatest thing known to man :D.

Posted by Sapphire | April 30, 2008 1:58 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

nahhhh
classic rock had its time, and is best left on old vinyls to be reminisced over by old men with perms

Posted by amy dodds | April 30, 2008 1:59 PM | Reply to this

Personally I would say bands who return after years out are motivated commercially rather than musically. It's a shame when great modern bands like Machine Head put in a lot of hard work and miss the charts, then bands like Def Leppard blast in on reputation alone.

Posted by Nick | April 30, 2008 2:00 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

Hell yeah! We need to remind people what proper rock music is...there's too many pop groups trying to pass themselves off as rock bands thse days!

Posted by Rose | April 30, 2008 2:00 PM | Reply to this

burning topic, classic rock

It's only classic because it hasnt moved on since the eighties unlike bands such as Iron Maiden, who have remained popular by adapting and improving

Personally I reckon this is all Nickleback and "rockstar"'s fault. This, world hunger, global warming and almost all of the rest of the Earth's problems

Posted by Mark Grainger | April 30, 2008 2:01 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

To be honest, i'm not that bothered about the return of these classic rock bands, but i know its got older people like my dad back into rock music and gigs.

Posted by Chelsea | April 30, 2008 2:02 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

nah..
classic rock had its time
its best left on old vinyles to be reminisced by old men with perms

Posted by amy dodds | April 30, 2008 2:02 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

To be honest, i'm not that bothered about the return of these classic rock bands, but i know its got older people like my dad back into rock music and gigs.

Posted by Chelsea | April 30, 2008 2:02 PM | Reply to this

yhyh

yes yes yes yes!!
If it wasn't for classic rock then we wouldn't have new shit, and it's because of all the new bands that epic music is now 'classic' I'm not discouraging more recent bands, I just think it's a piss take when older people, with not so nice hair aren't appreciated because they're not 'scene' enough.
I personally love a whole mix of stuff, but hate it when I have something like def or even G'n'R playing and someone asks what I'm listening to?!?!

WELCOME BACK REAL ROCK :D
It's been long enough

Posted by Lily | April 30, 2008 2:03 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

yeah why not.lets be honest most of us get into it again when weve had a few sherbets.x
looking at tickets sites is like goin back in time with bands like Bon Jovi,kiss.skid row
lets just embrace it .x

Posted by teresa | April 30, 2008 2:04 PM | Reply to this

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Modern age at the moment seems to be going going back in time with its dress and music taste.
I have the feeling classic rock will deffinatly come rolling back, and i welcome it with open arms and rock fingers in the air!!

Posted by ricci-dean willis | April 30, 2008 2:04 PM | Reply to this

yhyh

WELCOME BACK REAL ROCK :D
It's been long enough

Posted by Lily | April 30, 2008 2:04 PM | Reply to this

burning topic

if i am to be straight i have got to say classic rock is good yea nothing wrong cant see any reason not to welcome it back but even if they do i wouldnt listen to there songs because of all the new bands out

Posted by Zak Valentine Cooper | April 30, 2008 2:04 PM | Reply to this

I don't know anyone who likes classic rock who actually reads K.

Why would they, after all, like most older forms of music, their music has been vilified by Kerrang over the years.

Posted by The Metallion | April 30, 2008 2:05 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock Returns!

it's fantastic to see the legendry bands returning! They were great then and they'll be great now!

Posted by Jon Smith | April 30, 2008 2:05 PM | Reply to this

burning question

classic rock should stay classic, in the past. it wouldn't be classic if it's around now would it?!
x o x o

Posted by bunny | April 30, 2008 2:07 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

i hate classic rock! yes everyone loved it at the time. but its old, we need new and improved rock such as BFMV!

Posted by Lauren webb | April 30, 2008 2:11 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

Just because something is new does not mean it is improved. Take New Coke for instance, or that New Persil which destroyed clothes rather than cleaned them.
Same goes for music.

Posted by The Metallion | April 30, 2008 2:18 PM | Reply to this

classic rock!

im sure alot of us wouldn't be listening too the music we listen to, or reading this magazine without classic rock, so i welcome it with open arms.

Posted by Calum Doris | April 30, 2008 2:12 PM | Reply to this

Burning Classic Rock

No! We have grown up in a way that we now happily swap our Whitesnake records For Bullet for my Valentine and our Def Leppard records for LostProphets. We are all about music from our generation and not of those who listened to rock while wearing flares and sporting afros.

Posted by Jay McGinnity | April 30, 2008 2:12 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

like yeah! theirs to many shit like mcfly wich aint even rock going around!
mcfly are just shit but acording to my freind lauren theyr rock pthh, she don't know anything she would'nt even know reel rock like metal rock until I got her into korn! she still won't have it tho!
so I think they should bring in the good stuff and get the shit stuff suide!

Posted by claire | April 30, 2008 2:15 PM | Reply to this

Honestly, its great to see bands my parents listened to in their youth still going to this day. Bands such as Fall Out Boy and PATD wont last with time, fans have and will slip away. But in years to come we know all the classic rock music will be listened to by many generations of people.

Posted by Fern | April 30, 2008 2:16 PM | Reply to this

Test of time

these bands have stood the test of time, yet kerrang used to rave about these bands like the god like icons they are, but now you only seem to rave about bands that to be honest i dont see anyone giving a shit about in ten years time, you turned your backs on your kerrang readers and took a new direction the real question is when are you gunna welcome the return of you loyal readers of the past 20 years and stop selling out to whats new and popular amungst easily impreshionabal kids!

Posted by Pissed@rtist | April 30, 2008 2:18 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

classic rock has always been an influence on everybody. Even if someone doesnt know it, it has. Since its start, people have been influenced by it. These people have made bands with similar or distinctive things but influenced by this classic rock.
People will always be influenced by classic rock due to the fact that its in our roots. We always have leave space for those who did what they once did. Thanx to them, many bands that we like and bands like us, are where we are today.
So the answer is

YES!!!

Posted by Revenge Of The Living Dead | April 30, 2008 2:19 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

Well i believe that classic rock never went away, not really, u listen to some music shows and there are requests for Def Leppard and Kiss and Alice Cooper and some amazing stuff, so i welcome Whitesnake and Def Leppard back with open arms and horns at the ready.

Posted by Siona | April 30, 2008 2:22 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock...

i think that its pretty awesome that Def Leppard and White snake are coming back...
i mean i am only 20, but i was brought up on classic rock ESPECIALLY THOSE BANDS and more, and think they are brill!
I am also looking forward to Kiss returning to Download!

MY ANSWER...:

YES YES YES!

Posted by krissy quinton | April 30, 2008 2:32 PM | Reply to this

burning Question

Short answer, yes

Long answer, Hell Yes

Posted by Josh Crawley | April 30, 2008 2:33 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

I think that classic rock bands, unless they've stayed current throughout time, will find it very hard to get back into the stream of things as they are today.

Posted by Bethiee | April 30, 2008 2:36 PM | Reply to this

burning question - classic rock

I too think that classic rock never really faded. Without the substantial classic rock genre then the progression of today's bands might have been slower if you consider that a lot of inspiration stems from bands such as Kiss and Led Zeppelin. In classic rock you have bands that have an identifiable sound, Iron Maiden for example, whereas currently bands are producing sounds that are very similar, pleasing the commercial world.

It's good to add a little bit of classic rock back into the mix, it brings more variety into the music scene.

Posted by Kayleigh | April 30, 2008 2:38 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

HELL YEAH!!!
We need something to mix things up a little bit.
Theres always room for more music no matter what it is or where its from! (Be it time or place). The more the merrier as they say!!!

Posted by Stephie | April 30, 2008 2:42 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

HELL YEAH!!!
We need something to mix things up a little bit.
Theres always room for more music no matter what it is or where its from! (Be it time or place). The more the merrier as they say!!!

Posted by Stephie | April 30, 2008 2:42 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

'The More The Merrier' as they say!!!
Theres always room for more music, be it old or new!

Posted by Stephie | April 30, 2008 2:44 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

WHAT a question:

HURRAY to the COME BACK of CLASSIC ROCK.

Was it ever going away? Not on my disc player though...!

There is room for all kinds of ROCK on this planet!!!!

Best,
Nina C. Alice

Posted by Nina C. Alice | April 30, 2008 2:48 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Fudge yeah! Classic rock is amazing, we've got Kiss headlining Download with Priest on before them, what more could you want?

Posted by Jack | April 30, 2008 2:49 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

I aint to bothered about it,but i reckon they've had thier day and should'nt come back :)

Posted by Chisss | April 30, 2008 2:51 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

I couldn't give a toss, both bands are only known for their most famous songs. They've had their 15 minutes of fame, so I ain't welcoming it. Plus it would mean a considerable amout of hairspray being sold.

Posted by Scott | April 30, 2008 2:51 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

I couldn't give a toss, both bands are only known for their most famous songs. They've had their 15 minutes of fame, so I ain't welcoming it. Plus it would mean a considerable amount of hairspray being sold.

Posted by Scott | April 30, 2008 2:51 PM | Reply to this

burning question

I think any band that plays a form of rock or metal be it old or new deserves a place on planet rock each to their own.

Posted by projekt_hybrid | April 30, 2008 2:52 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

classic rock has had its time. there is still music from them days that i would happily listen to however the music of today has much more to offer. it is reasonable to appreciate what they have done but it would be a shame to see them kill off there name with a bad album now the music scene has changed so much

Posted by tom bennett | April 30, 2008 2:56 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

Without the classsic Rock bands of the past there would be no current music scene for us to listen to. There must be a level of appreciation for those who have 'Rocked' before us!! the important thing is not to copy them but let their music carry our inspiration.
Do not go where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path... and leave a trail.

Posted by Darren Lovell | April 30, 2008 2:58 PM | Reply to this

Classic What?

Classic Rock has had its day, there is more than enough incredible music being released now. Our parents had the music of their generation and we have to embrace the music of ours!

Posted by Andy Conway | April 30, 2008 3:01 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock !!!

Classic Rock Will Always Be Welcome Rock Is Rock It Show The Same Spirit To Freedom And Rebelling Against Tyrants

Every Form Of Rock Gives Of Off The Same Feeling But In A Different Syle And With Passing Time There Will Be More off Shoots Of Classic And Modern Rock

Posted by Chris Marshall | April 30, 2008 3:04 PM | Reply to this

burning question

hell yeh, DO SOME, I WILL! big riffs, tight jeans, denim jackets, crazily large hair. good times

Posted by claire | April 30, 2008 3:05 PM | Reply to this

Classic rock about time

The greats are returing with there great riffs and good tunes these bands might be a bit before my time but they are sure better than some of the crap we are producing today like fightstar and son of dork i would welcome these back with open arms and tell them to show us how its done

Posted by Richard Fearnsides | April 30, 2008 3:08 PM | Reply to this

Burning question

very much so .. classic rock is the shizz .. i love modern rock .. but classic is where it all started

Posted by Tess Berry | April 30, 2008 3:10 PM | Reply to this

Burning question

very much so .. classic rock is the shizz .. i love modern rock .. but classic is where it all started

Posted by Tess Berry | April 30, 2008 3:10 PM | Reply to this

Burning question

very much so .. classic rock is the shizz .. i love modern rock .. but classic is where it all started

Posted by Tess Berry | April 30, 2008 3:10 PM | Reply to this

NARRR

They have made good music SOMETIMES but its no time for them in this century.
Old music aint and never will be as good as the 21st century rock.
With respect they are good but theres a new era now.

Posted by Jake Mendham | April 30, 2008 3:14 PM | Reply to this

NARRR

They have made good music SOMETIMES but its no time for them in this century.
Old music aint and never will be as good as the 21st century rock.
With respect they are good but theres a new era now.

Posted by Jake Mendham | April 30, 2008 3:17 PM | Reply to this

NOOOO!

Nah, I do not think this to be a good idea.
They are old and should stay that way.
They are only as good as they are now because it was back in the day.
Their music would not be appreciated these days.
Plus they should let some others newer bands have a chance.

Posted by Nicolai Dienemann | April 30, 2008 3:17 PM | Reply to this

Classic Has Class ^.^

If there's one thing I don't actually mind going backwards it's rock - I mean fashion, subcultures and remixes of pop songs that were testing the limits of human agravation in their day let alone now are the kinds of mistakes we should think twice before repeating, but rock is different.

Bring back the crazy classic stereotypical rock Gods of the day, bring back original riffs and shreds, comprehendable singing and screeching falseto notes that would give Mika a run for his money.

I think we are already to go back to going to rock shows that really bring the raw deal with them - look at My Chemical Romance for example, they may not have gone back entirely to the classic sound and everything but they looked backwards to get some of their inspiration for The Black Parade and look how big that was!

I for one welcome the return, and hope that with it we will see the standards raised across all kinds of rock.

Posted by Jezka | April 30, 2008 3:26 PM | Reply to this

The Burning Queistion

Yesss! Everyone has to love a bit of classic rock man! And it's about time the younger generation listin to the masters at work.

Posted by Melody | April 30, 2008 3:37 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock...

Classic rock is amazing!!! Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Iron Maiden, KISS etc influenced most probably every damned rock/metal band that exists! So, yeah, I definately welcome classic rock...for me, it beats most of the stuff thats out now.

Posted by Jade | April 30, 2008 3:52 PM | Reply to this

YESSSS.

God yes! now we only need chinese democracy to finally come out and reach number one. Then everyone will be happy.

Posted by Nicole | April 30, 2008 3:52 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

As some one who listens to nearly every possible genre,
I hope so...
xo

Posted by Dupree | April 30, 2008 3:53 PM | Reply to this

The Burning Question

Hell Yeah...classic rock is what bred todays music. You can trace every band back to the bands from the past that influenced them and it would be ignorant to disregard the oldies. we should all sit back and watch the masters at work. Plus, theres nothing sexier than a man with a peroxide perm ;-)

Posted by Tash Potter | April 30, 2008 3:54 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock?

If its classic rock then it should be what a classic truly is...twenty years gone.
The bands of twenty years ago were the new bands of the time and that was great, but the bands of the time now are the classics of the future.
It's time to move FORWARD people, nobody wants to see David Coverdale in spandex anymore!

Posted by Baby Trash | April 30, 2008 3:57 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Download has about a million bands every year and never sells out. Led Zeppelin did one reunion gig and the whole world wanted to go. I think that pretty much answers the question.

Posted by TA | April 30, 2008 3:58 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question: Classic Rock

Today's music is not producing classics like these guys, maybe the return of them will produce some more so that in we all have something to remember in the future cause lets face, some of the stuff out today is just plain rubbish

Posted by Jenni | April 30, 2008 3:58 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question; Classic Rock.

I've got mixed views. Judging by the K! Best 100 Band ever poll, your readers could do with being exposed to bands dating back past 2002. In saying that, I don't think these bands should be making comebacks chart-wise. Anyway, am I the only one that thinks Gene Simmons belongs in a retirement home?

Posted by Nicola | April 30, 2008 4:03 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question: classic rock

What do you mean the return?? It never went away. All the old bands from the 70s and 80s still pull big crowds in Europe.. Bring back proper metal I saw, no emo crap.....

Posted by marc hoyland | April 30, 2008 4:13 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question: classic rock

What do you mean the return?? It never went away. All the old bands from the 70s and 80s still pull big crowds in Europe.. Bring back proper metal I saw, no emo crap.....

Posted by marc hoyland | April 30, 2008 4:13 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question: classic rock

fuck that!!

it sucks, just like kerrang!!

Posted by Dannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn | April 30, 2008 4:20 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

classic rock is returning, but it didn't properly go away either, bands like iron maiden kept going. more people will start listening to more classic rock (and metal) bands
YAAY FOR THE RETURN OF CLASSIC ROCK!!!

Posted by Miles | April 30, 2008 4:20 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

without some of these "classic" bands there wouldn't be alot of the bands that are out there today. they are inspirations to everyone and have taught a lot of the musicians how to become a future "classic" band that we all love now.

Classic rock never went away, it's just producing more for the future!

Posted by Emma | April 30, 2008 4:24 PM | Reply to this

well...

ive always prefered the more modern stuff. What people tend to call 'classics' have never been 'my thing!' so i wont be welcoming them back hapilly!

Posted by looserlucy | April 30, 2008 4:30 PM | Reply to this

BURNING QUESTION

Uhh, i don't really like 'classic rock' it's for old people. more modern music please, as this is a new generation, we want young fresh singers, not old pipe smoking men!

Posted by Sally | April 30, 2008 4:37 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question.....

I for one am thrilled that these bands are back making music again, without them we wouldnt have all these new amazing bands that were inspired by them in the first place. Iam going to see Whitesnake and Def Leppard when they play and i cant wait! You dont have to be an old codger with a bad perm to appreciate them... Iam a 28 year old woman and i love them, and on another point iam soooo excited that KISS have agreed to play Download even though i cant aford to go coz they arent doing day tickets. Whats up with that??? I was realy looking forward to seeing KISS and HIM (again, i saw them in December and they were brilliant!) Scuppered once again! Oh well maybe i'll be lucky next time....

Posted by DrunkOnShadows | April 30, 2008 4:39 PM | Reply to this

move on

music should move with the times, i can;t stand old bands reinventing themselves. xx

Posted by Laura Francis | April 30, 2008 4:42 PM | Reply to this

classic rock is the future of rock without them there wuld be no HIM MCR or LINKINPARK im glad there coming back

Posted by walshi | April 30, 2008 4:43 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

I won't be going out to buy the new Leppard or Whitesnake albums because it's not really my bag; I loved them years ago, not so much any more. I do however think it's great that Kerrang is helping to bring the old stuff back!

I remember the very first Kerrang cover - the almighty Angus Young (ACDC) adorned the cover. Now that's classic rock for you.

Classic rock has never disappeared really; Led Zepellin reformed, Iron Maiden are rocking Twickenham in July. There's so many more I could name, but this is too much of an essay already.

Kerrang have always been at the forefront of rock and I've bought it every week without fail for about 15 years; it's like the bible to me. You started with classic rock and you're going back to it again which I think is brilliant. It just shows that what goes around comes right back around again and slaps you in the fizog!

If it's played well, performed well and sounds great then who gives a flying f*@! whether it's the next big thing or rock from yesteryear; IT'S MUSIC AND IT UNITES!

Love you Kerrang; keep rockin'!

Posted by Lucy Onions | April 30, 2008 4:52 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

I rekon Yerbecause all the old bands r the 1's that made rock history and what rock is today

Posted by rachael o | April 30, 2008 4:59 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

I rekon Yer because all the old bands r the 1's that made rock history and what rock is today

Posted by rachael o | April 30, 2008 5:00 PM | Reply to this

I will definetly welcome back classic rock! Brilliant big choruses that need to be chanted by thousands!

Posted by Stuart Bell | April 30, 2008 5:00 PM | Reply to this

burning question

i welcome classic rock back all the way! After all they're the bands that have inspired all the bands today, to do what they do. I think it's awesome!

Posted by Hannah | April 30, 2008 5:13 PM | Reply to this

burning question

i welcome classic rock back all the way! After all they're the bands that have inspired all the bands today, to do what they do. I think it's awesome!

Posted by Hannah | April 30, 2008 5:13 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock returns!

Hell yeah! The Classics are what shaped music today and continue to do so. So I say bring it on, lets listen to the music that inspired everything this mag stands for!

Posted by Faye Taylor | April 30, 2008 5:13 PM | Reply to this

burning question

its great that classic rock is coming back :D hopefully it'll sway the modern music scene towards good music rather than some of the shit that so called 'musicians' come out with these days.

Posted by Alex | April 30, 2008 5:14 PM | Reply to this

...

Sure, maybe it revive this awful magazine.

Posted by Raggi | May 4, 2008 9:19 PM | Reply to this

burning question

Classic rock is Good.
And with its return it should influence people my age (13-16), so that when they start bands it wont just be influenced by all this Emo Shit.

Posted by Vanessa | April 30, 2008 5:31 PM | Reply to this

Classic rock

If the new albums are good, then classic rock should be welcomed back. If not, then it can be shelved. doesnt bother me personally.

Posted by Elliot | April 30, 2008 5:33 PM | Reply to this

RE: 'Classic Rock'

The return of classic rock? It never went away. Whitesnake, Leppard, Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, Maiden, Priest, Europe etc. have been releasing consistantly good albums throughout the 90s and naughties. You think they just disappeared after the 80s? Hell no. It was media coverage that disappeared with the onset of rock-polluting genres such as grunge and emo. But the classic sound has always been there for the millions of young people not duped by these depressing talent-less genres championed by magazines such as Kerrang. And with the emergance of great bands with the classic sound such as The Answer, Buchcherry and Voodoo 6 - people seem to be listening.

www.myspace.com/sharky666

Posted by Sharky | April 30, 2008 5:39 PM | Reply to this

P.S.

As someone who actually has a copy of Chinese Democracy, I can tell you it's an incredbily forward thinking album.

Posted by Sharky | April 30, 2008 5:41 PM | Reply to this

Rock, oh yes!!

Air guitar will never die!! And lets face it look at some of the bands that are in the charts these days, they are nothing compared to the sounds of Def Leppard and whitesnake!

Posted by Dorothy Lewis | April 30, 2008 5:42 PM | Reply to this

...Whitesnake released a new album?

Posted by David | April 30, 2008 5:45 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

the classics of rock should allways be there and have a place in your ipod but modern rock should b at the for front of everyones attention and in your ears other wise ull b living in the 20th century all your life and besides kerrang should be representing new and interesting music and just suggesting readers about classics but i say bring back twisted sister!!! WERE NOT GONNA TAKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! XD

Posted by benji | April 30, 2008 5:47 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

Posted by benji | April 30, 2008 5:47 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

Posted by benji | April 30, 2008 5:47 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

No its doesn't attract the reader to classic rock really. Well there's loads of unsigned and signed rock bands. Well the classic rock that appear in kerrang don't interest anyone tbh. Everyone nower days prefer heavy rock,rock/alternative stuff. The stuff people listen to who read kerrang are nothing like whitesnakeandDef leppard

Posted by Kerri Walden | April 30, 2008 5:50 PM | Reply to this

Kerrang Burning Question

This is the sort of music that belongs in the charts. The rock industry has suffered lately due to a lack of decent bands recreating the sound of bands like Def Leppard and Whitesnake; they seem to be more Indie or what some people consider Emo. Classic Rock never died so it's hardly a return as Classic Rock bands are still gigging and pulling in the crowds, it's just that they lost popularity as some music lovers saw them as being stuck in the 80's and saw genres such as Indie, Emo, and the metal subgenres as more contemporary than the bands which influenced them.

Posted by Ben Elliott | April 30, 2008 5:53 PM | Reply to this

Classic rock

I don't particularly. Classic rock bands have had their time and now there are better, and newer ones. They should let the newer bands over.

Posted by Jessy | April 30, 2008 5:54 PM | Reply to this

Classic is just code word for old, who likes old things? i'm all for the future and new music.

Posted by Becca. | April 30, 2008 6:00 PM | Reply to this

Clasic Rock

People need to reminded of the music that influenced most bands today, so welcome it with open arms!!!

Posted by Katie | April 30, 2008 6:12 PM | Reply to this

I think in a time like this when theres so many old fashions, and everything is "IN" like emo and punk which was around years ago...That there is probably a possibility of people enjoying some old bands coming back... but personaly i cant stand old music! i mean sure if there wasnt bands like def leppard and kiss or whatever there wouldnt be the bands we have today but we should focus on the future... theyve had their time its only fair!

Posted by Alex-Anarchy | April 30, 2008 6:14 PM | Reply to this

the band thingy magigy

alot of people say they wont be buying there cd
but when u look at there old stuff and compare it to the new stuff its better (well in my eyes)

todays band use machines to help improve there music

"back in the day" lol black sabbath, white snake etc... never did that they just played and had a machine tone it down a bit

not make them a number one hit
they did that themselves
i think i might buy there cd

Posted by Paul | April 30, 2008 6:28 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

I think Classic rock has had its time it was okay then but it will never be as good as the 21st century rock.
Its a new era, no time for all the oldies to over-rule our TV set's

Posted by Jake Mendham | April 30, 2008 6:38 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

Although I can't say I care over the matter, I think it's good for people to acknowledge it, after all these are the bands who have or influncing the stuff most people are listening to these days

Posted by dani | April 30, 2008 6:53 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

Although I can't say I care over the matter, I think it's good for people to acknowledge it, after all these are the bands who have or are influncing the stuff most people are listening to these days

Posted by dani | April 30, 2008 6:53 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

to be quite honest classic rock went out the window ages ago. new bands are rising and i dont think they will be able to compete with them, they should hang up there coats now and give it up

Posted by jade | April 30, 2008 6:54 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

I'm always open to some old-time classics. Who wouldn't want to listen to classic rock legends that started the whole rock thing off in the first place. But I'm talking about REAL rock legends like Jimmi Henrix!

Posted by Yasmin | April 30, 2008 6:56 PM | Reply to this

classic rosck

In the words of Less Than Jake, ''Classic Rock Is So Outdated.''
Thats all I have to say.

Posted by Anne | April 30, 2008 6:58 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

To be honest classic rock sucks
im hardcore though fair play

Posted by Joey Vengeance | April 30, 2008 7:27 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

To be honest classic rock sucks
im hardcore though fair play

Posted by Joey Vengeance | April 30, 2008 7:31 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

The hell with it of course u bloody should!!

Posted by sarah | April 30, 2008 7:54 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Classic Rock's Time Has Been And Gone!
Its Time For Fresh Music!

Posted by Jellyfish | April 30, 2008 7:56 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

fuck yeah bring back all the classic rock bands so they can crush all of the emo shite

Posted by Gareth Keegan | April 30, 2008 7:58 PM | Reply to this

classic rock/the only rock

It just deepends on what you think is rock, what yuo think is classical rock, what you think is metal and so on. I prefer classical rock, because some pop-like bands are called rock and seriusly they are no where near rock. And classical rock, well it's always classical rock, and not pop-rock.

Posted by Allie | April 30, 2008 8:21 PM | Reply to this

topic

Personally, I couldn't give a monkeys if these bands came back.
But I won't be listening to them, they all sound the same.

Posted by Catherine | April 30, 2008 8:32 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

Classic Rock will never die out. In 30 years from now, newer bands will be considered classic rock and there will be a new generation of new bands.

We're not welcoming back Classic music, it never went away.

Posted by Rachi | April 30, 2008 8:34 PM | Reply to this

Classick Rock

Isn't it time everyone remembered and listened in wonder to the magic and glory of freddie mercury!!??
he is a legend. xxx

Posted by Bexsex darling | April 30, 2008 8:42 PM | Reply to this

Classick Rock

Isn't it time everyone remembered and listened in wonder to the magic and glory of freddie mercury!!??
he is a legend. xxx

Posted by Bexsex darling | April 30, 2008 8:43 PM | Reply to this

classic rock

isn't it about time that everyone remembered the legend that is FREDDIE MERCURY?? he was entertainment personified! If Queen's music appeared on kerrang! a little more then i'm sure many would be enlightened xx

Posted by Bexsex darling | April 30, 2008 8:47 PM | Reply to this

Classic Rock...

The return of classic rock?

Let's put it this way... classic rock died for a reason.

Stop living in the past, people!!!

Posted by Beks | April 30, 2008 8:57 PM | Reply to this

burning question

personaly i think its brilliant that classic rock is making a comeback because if it wasnt for this amazing era then you wouldnt have guns and roses, whitesnake, deff leppard and so on. i think classic rock defined music as we know it with there pentitonic and arpeggios licks. im in a band and i love all genres of music but it has to be classic rock that has inspired me to be a lead guitarist so yeh long live classic rock

Posted by nate jones | April 30, 2008 9:00 PM | Reply to this

NO TO CLASSIC ROCK !!!

Dear K!,
Fair enough, I can see why rock legends like Aerosmith would be lokked up to by many rising acts. However, with people like Marilyn Manson revolutionising rock and metal, I don't really see any point in classic rock returning. It seems to me that classic rock has lived and belongs in the 80s. Especially with bands like BFMV dominating the scene right now.

Posted by Garry | April 30, 2008 9:31 PM | Reply to this

Burning question

I'm not really a massive fan of classic rock myself, but it's kind of a big deal. Its like Titanic, you have to have some respect for it.

Posted by Ben Moore | April 30, 2008 9:39 PM | Reply to this

No, I'm not really into classic rock, they can go ahead and release there new albums but i won't be buying them.

Posted by Cat Davies | April 30, 2008 10:13 PM | Reply to this

The Burning Question

Honestly, I welcome the return of these rock legends, I think we all need to learn the history of where most of today's music originated from, simple as that, I fully welcome the return of these rock legends, good luck to them.

Posted by Ducky | April 30, 2008 11:08 PM | Reply to this

Cavemen

Cavemen ran around with sticks and beat animals up. Much like five year olds. RIGHT. That classic behaviour had its time and now it's over, for most of us. Just like classic rock, it had its time and now it's over. We should welcome new rock, and progress towards newer music.

Posted by Jon Driessens | May 1, 2008 7:38 AM | Reply to this

The burning question

I'm quite a fan of classic rock, but i think it's kind of had it's time. If classic rock bands bring out new stuff, chances are it's not going to be as good as the old stuff. Therefore i think we're best sticking to what we already have when it comes to classic rock.

Posted by Charlotte. | May 1, 2008 10:24 AM | Reply to this

burning question

i think its great that theyr releasing new albums that are getting into the top 10. its shows that bands can still do well when theyv been aroound for long time. i think it gives apositive message to all the new and younger bands that they can still sell albums. alot of these new bands are influenced by the classic rock bands and it shouldnt really be an issue.

Posted by Vicky | May 1, 2008 2:48 PM | Reply to this

The Burning Ques.

Im gunna see maiden at twickenham in july and have always been a fan of classic rock, ac/dc, led zep and others are legends in the rock world and classic rock WILL NEVER DIE !!! Even though some bands have been around at least 30 years they still got it to get into top 10 LOVING THE CLASSIC ROCK !!!

Posted by Tom | May 1, 2008 3:11 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

These days the only kind of rock bands that get any kind of welcome are the really shit ones that kids get hot under their school shirts over - like My Chemical Romance and Panic At The Disco (who aren't even rock no more!!!). It's a shame because Whitesnake and Def Leppard are both amazing bands that have been forgotten in the new emo hype.

Posted by Upton | May 1, 2008 4:31 PM | Reply to this

umm

computer says no! *cough*

they are rich enough for god sake

Posted by sam | May 1, 2008 5:32 PM | Reply to this

THIS

Oh yah. I may only have heard a BIT of Whitesnake and a bit of Def Leppard, but I have heard quite a lot of other classic rock bands, and to be honest, I might be one of the few lucky kids laying out the red carpet for the return of classic rock! :D

Posted by Tabby the Nut | May 1, 2008 5:59 PM | Reply to this

Burning Q

HELL YES! I feel that there are tonnes of amazing new bands out there but getting back to classic rock bands, and seeing that they have still got some amazing tunes coming out of them is something even better,

i wasnt old enough to be a part of the whole rock scene the first time around so i'm rather stoked to see some genuine rock bands FINALLY make the top 10 xD

Posted by Hannah | May 1, 2008 6:44 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Classic Rock should be left as hidden gems for the avid music fan to find unless they are bringing out new stuff they ought to let todays bands have they're time in the spotlight so they can become classic for a new generation.

Posted by Jasmine | May 1, 2008 7:15 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question!

All i can say is,

YAY CLASSIC ROCK!

lol!

Posted by Rach | May 1, 2008 7:28 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question!

Although classic rock is the reason modern rock is here, times have changed and I prefer newer bands/music, eg. FOB, MCR, MSI, PATD. The only older band I'm into is Nirvana =]

Posted by Coni | May 1, 2008 7:58 PM | Reply to this

I can apreciate bands making new music, but sometimes bands just need to give up. EG - METALLICA.

Posted by Emily | May 1, 2008 9:20 PM | Reply to this

it wouldn't be classic if it was new

well i think we have come as far as we can with modern music so backtracking seems like an easy option, too bad they will die soon haha!
p.s old bands never die... they just make a new album to cash in on once in a while

Posted by nikio | May 1, 2008 9:49 PM | Reply to this

classic music

no one can beat the classics. these bands now days are good, and amazing but you can never beat the good old classics.

Posted by courtney | May 2, 2008 9:51 AM | Reply to this

Classic Rock

I'm not particularly bothered to be honest, they are 2 great classic rock bands, so sure if they want to continue making music and bring back classic rock let them!!

Rachel. x

Posted by Rachel | May 2, 2008 10:45 AM | Reply to this

burning question

Without classic rock we would have been stuck with violins and flipping opera. BRING IT BACK!

Posted by Jess | May 2, 2008 12:17 PM | Reply to this

Yuuuusss!

DEFINATLY!! Yeah new musicc rocks, Well most of it- buh you cannot beat classic rock n roll!

Posted by Flossie. | May 2, 2008 1:28 PM | Reply to this

burning question

to be frank I dont think it will make much of a difference even though it's nice old bands are coming back into the buisness to make records, new bands will still be on top no matter how good Whitesnake's music is. It's a trend.

Posted by Ashley | May 2, 2008 2:56 PM | Reply to this

burning question

Posted by Ashley | May 2, 2008 2:57 PM | Reply to this

burning question

Posted by Ashley | May 2, 2008 2:57 PM | Reply to this

In a word?

No!

Posted by Patrick Bateman | May 2, 2008 3:17 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question..Classic Rock!

To be honest i think Kerrang! is beggining to go quite shit! I still buy a copy every week but all the good metal bands seem to be being forgotton about and all the shitty classic bands that have already had their time to shine are taking over again and i think the only old bands worth staying in publicity are ... Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Led Zepplin and Metallica!
Leave the rest to the modern metal bands that have potential!!

Posted by Sammy | May 2, 2008 7:28 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question..Classic Rock!

Posted by Sammy | May 2, 2008 7:28 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question..Classic Rock!

Posted by Sammy | May 2, 2008 7:29 PM | Reply to this

Erm...

I can't say that I'm bothered, as I like old and new stuff, but as the 'Classic Rock' bands have had their turn in the limelight, and don't get me wrong, most of them were pretty good, but there are so many good new bands out there to listen to, maybe they should get their well-deserved turns in the spotlight.

Posted by Amanda | May 2, 2008 7:36 PM | Reply to this

Admitedly classic rock shaped the new stuff but we have to move with the era

Posted by ellis | May 2, 2008 7:39 PM | Reply to this

Oh, hell yeah! Not just Classic Rock, but return the sound of traditional heavy metal! If done correctly, 2010 may just be the best year in the 21st century, EVER!

Posted by Alan | May 2, 2008 9:02 PM | Reply to this

Wicked!

Yeah i'm bothered! without classic rock bands being there to lay the foundations for the rock/metal scenes we wouldn't have the artists we have today
Bring back the classics!

Posted by Johnny | May 2, 2008 9:31 PM | Reply to this

eh i have loads of respect for the classic artists and those who say 'its had its time' seariously need to deflate their heads, kuzz we really wouldnt be listening to any of the stuff we are now with out the foundations classic rock has , like, laid down for the modern bands that we all really like

=P its kool theyr still doin stuff

Posted by ME | May 3, 2008 11:44 AM | Reply to this

i think it will be good to get some classic rock back in the charts today, it seems that all these new 'emo' bands are taking over slightly and we are forgetting the reason why we all know and love rock 'n' roll

Posted by Emma | May 3, 2008 7:51 PM | Reply to this

Oh God yes.

Posted by Vanessa | May 3, 2008 7:56 PM | Reply to this

whitesnake and def leppard

i think it's a good idea that classic rock is comeing back in cos i thnk we shul all get back into it and bring back the gud old days
p.s i am an absolute fan of def leppard and whitesnake

Posted by blayde | May 3, 2008 9:28 PM | Reply to this

I Like Some Older Stuff But I Like It Cos Its Old. I Dont Think They Will Be Able To Compete With Some Of The Newer Music. They Had There Time And Were Loved. End Of.

Posted by Charli | May 3, 2008 9:45 PM | Reply to this

classic

hmmmm.......

i dunno maybe get some new luks and put a bit more oommpphh in to the guitar solos it could help get back but also i want them to stay the same cos they luked kinda cool then and i downloaded the album and listened to it 2 day an i would say the old def leppard is back

Posted by blayde | May 3, 2008 10:05 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question-Classic rock

Tbh i don't really care for the return of classic rock! im luvin the new bands out there and their music is more appealing to me! Newer bands like MCR andand BFMV are more insperational and alot of people are listening to them!

Posted by Becca Bailey | May 3, 2008 11:05 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question- Classic Rock

I really don't like 80's/90's metal / rock being called 'Classic Rock'! Makes me feel like I'm over 60 instead of a young 38. Plus Kerrang radio doesn't play enough of a mixture of old and new music in my opinion.

Posted by Tall_n_Moody | May 3, 2008 11:15 PM | Reply to this

Return of classic metal?

No.

Posted by charleshicks | May 4, 2008 2:32 AM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Classic rock bands are great and they truly the foundations of most rock bands out today but they should just be left in their legendary state and learn to grow old gracefully.

Posted by Christopher Campbell | May 4, 2008 6:50 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Classic rock bands are great and they are truly the foundations of most rock bands out today but they should just be left in their legendary state and learn to grow old gracefully.

Posted by Christopher Campbell | May 4, 2008 6:51 PM | Reply to this

Burning Q

bring on the return of classic rock, baby! as long as they aint singin bout slittin their wrists and how hard their life is, i'm willing to listen to it. Whitesnake and Def Leppeard beat MCR any day!

Posted by Oli Cole | May 4, 2008 9:09 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

It didn't go away to start with

thats like saying bands like whitesanke n def leppard n bon jovi have been retired since there prime and only just making a comeback

they have been doing tours for years now its just that they have some new matirial

i mean when i was like 5 my dad let me listen to his old leppard tapes n sex pistols tapes

if it wernt for bands like leppard i probs wudnt be the metalhead i am now

i went from leppard to pistols and now every source of rock and metal

in 30 years bands like bullet, sevenfold, cancer bats, gallows, devildriver, killswitch

they will be classed as classive metal or rock

soo it will never die but it will keep growing as the years go on

Posted by Ryan Devlin | May 4, 2008 11:24 PM | Reply to this

Burning question

My burning question is what is classic rock... Where do we draw the line - The Kinks, The Who, Hendrix, Free, Led Zep?
or is it Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Queen, AC/DC?
or is it The Crue, G 'N' R, Slayer, Metallica, Skid Row?
or is it the stuff that first got me rocking like Nirvana, Wildhearts, Soundgarden, Pixies, AIC, Pantera...
Not to mention bands like The Clash, Pistols, Motorhead, Ramones, Specials and Black Flag who are as relevant today as they ever were - Part of rock music's value is the ability to break down prejudice and discrimination (age included)

Posted by Dapper Dan | May 5, 2008 11:54 AM | Reply to this

Burning question

Posted by Dapper Dan | May 5, 2008 11:54 AM | Reply to this

the burning question

Personally, I don't think it matters how old or new the music is. If it rocks, I'll listen to it!

Posted by clara | May 5, 2008 6:29 PM | Reply to this

bruning question.

Nope.

Posted by Elise | May 6, 2008 2:33 PM | Reply to this

bruning question.

WOAH. I meant YES!!! D:

Posted by Elise | May 6, 2008 2:38 PM | Reply to this

nope .
there just not gonna be as good as they were for god sake could someone tell them not to bother

Posted by Decerzz | May 6, 2008 5:44 PM | Reply to this

nope .
there just not gonna be as good as they were for god sake could someone tell them not to bother

Posted by Decerzz | May 6, 2008 5:45 PM | Reply to this

BURNING Q.

nope
there just not going to be as good as they were.
someone tell them not to bother

Posted by decerzz | May 6, 2008 5:48 PM | Reply to this

BURNING Q.

nope
there just not going to be as good as they were.
someone tell them not to bother

Posted by decerzz | May 6, 2008 5:48 PM | Reply to this

BURNING Q

I welcome it with open arms!

I think it's about time that classical rock was back on top!
They are the reason music is as good as it is today, they were great influences and still are!
ROCK ON!

Posted by Lolly =] | May 6, 2008 7:09 PM | Reply to this

No. they wont go very far, people will want music that sounds just like there old stuff and its really not going to happen. theres so many new bands out there now, its time to move on

Posted by ally | May 6, 2008 9:03 PM | Reply to this

burning question

yes is nice to see that old bands still rock but i would love to see more of Bon Jovi in the mag now and again cause there awsomea and they bring out album after album which rock !

Posted by Mark | May 7, 2008 1:17 PM | Reply to this

rock

I think that maralyn manson will be one
of the best singers in the world unlike all the other rock bands .(I think he is wicked)...............

Posted by bradley woods | May 12, 2008 10:49 AM | Reply to this

CHEESE

Cheese is good Cheese is finf if you want some Cheese.Well sod off it's MINE

Posted by DANIEL | May 12, 2008 10:58 AM | Reply to this

The Burning Question.

Yes. I would much rather listen to the classic rock as done by the original artists, as apposed to all these bands that pop up and try to copy it.
Remember about a year ago all those bands appeared out of nowhere trying to copy Iron Maiden?
If you're going to listen to it, you might as well listen to the artists who originally wrote such music.

Posted by Kath | May 12, 2008 3:34 PM | Reply to this

The Burning Question - Classic Rock

I see alot of Pre-judging in the postings here: "too old" "past their best" "Cheesey" "Commercially Motivated"

These bands may not be 'cutting edge' bbut once they were slated as radical and 'just noise' just like the newer rock bands are. These bands are still aound and touring for a reason, they are good and if they can still produce new albums that go top10 then they are still relevant and to be applauded. I saw them in Birmingham 18/6/08, still putting on a superb show.

If you don't like the music, fine! but put your prejudice aside!

Posted by OLD GIT! | June 20, 2008 10:33 AM | Reply to this