Rock Radio's birthday bash: Rock Radio was 3 in January 2010. The usual mayhem ensued at the birthday bash which took place at the Garage on Friday 29 January. See the photos!

Win tickets to High Voltage Festival: Classic Rock's High Voltage Festival takes place in Victoria Park, London on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July 2010 and you could be there

Billy’s Big Break: : Reardon’s American Pool and Snooker Centre and Billy Rankin are looking for a Big Break Champ

Dommin at BOX: Rock Radio put on an acoustic gig at BOX for some lucky competition winners. (photos by Claire Taylor)

The Guitars That Built Rock 'N' Roll: Classic Rock Magazine has revealed The 50 Guitars That Built Rock 'N' Roll. We take a look at the guitars and the musicians who played them

Rock News

Ellefson back in Megadeth: 'Brotherly love' sees original bassist returning for Rust In Peace anniversary tour and Big Four thrash shows; Full story...

Rockipedia No.199: Latest news from AC/DC, Bon Jovi, GnR, Eagles, Priest, Enter Shikari, Kiss, Gaslight Anthem, My Chemical Romance and April Wine; Enter the Rockipedia...

Less isn't more, says Rush's Peart: Drummer loves idea of 55-minute single to stick finger at 'iTunes shuffle thing' - but hates concept of playing small venues; Full story...

Leto's 'surreal' bomb scare drama: 30 Second to Mars mainman talks about terror at movie screening as 'fan' dropped suspect package; Full story...

Tyler's replacement will be temporary: Aerogate Part 32768: Perry's 'not daft enough' to consider sending singer on permanent vacation; Full story...

Johnson: I'm not quitting AC/DC: Singer puts rumours to bed, saying he'll front band for as long as he can walk; Full story...

Rockipedia No.198: Latest news from Scorpions, Guns n'Roses, Bad Company, Oasis, Ian Hunter, Warrior Soul, Xentrix, Bolt Thrower, Black Sabbath and more; Enter the Rockipedia...

Hendrix murder claims broke dad's heart: Jimi's sister tells how their father lived with pain, saying: 'We can't bring him back'; Full story...

Download bans flags for 2010: Festival boss reacts to complaints over restricted stage views in recent years; Full story...

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Rock interview: All Time Low: Tom Russell speaks to American band All Time Low on their first visit to 96.3 Rock Radio before their Kerrang tour gig in Glasgow; Listen to the interview

Heavy Metal For the 2011 Census: Alex Milas wants heavy metal to be acknowledged as a religion in the UK and he wants you to join him!; Find out more

Most underplayed in rock: Billy's Monday feature - Diamond Underdogs - asks what you think are the most underplayed rock artists and songs. Find out what you chose; See what you chose

Rock quiz: Test your knowledge of rock music with our quiz!; Take the quiz

Rock Radio Takeover: Ginger from The Wildhearts takes over Rock Radio this Tuesday from 10pm to 1am; Find out more

Listeners' tattoos: We're asking you to send us photos of your tattoos, here are the photos we've received so far; See the photos

Win Smokin' Aces 2 on DVD: The director of Smokin’ Aces and Narc brings you back into the adrenaline-pumping world of blood, bullets and badasses; Enter the competition

Rock interview: Expatriate: Tom Russell speaks to Australian band Expatriate; Listen to the interview

Rock Interviews: Listen to all the Rock Radio interviews. Including Tom Russell's interview with Blaze Bayley before the 96.3 Rock Radio 3rd birthday bash; Listen now

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