The world changed on August 16, 1980, or at least the corner of it where heavy rock lived did. That sodden late summer Saturday saw upwards of 40,000 denim-clad longhairs gather in a field in the East ...

There are songs based on real-world events, then there’s “Winds of Change.” Written by vocalist Klaus Meine, the song is his reflection on the end of the Cold War and the end of the Soviet Union.

Pete Gill, a drummer who has performed with some of the biggest names in rock music, has shared his experiences from his time on the mainstage at the inaugural Monsters of Rock Festival (now known as ...