Sufficiently inspired by the material (which was even reviewed favourably in Classic Rock magazine) John decided to put a band together to front the songs.

On December 11, 2011, they were named Classic Rock magazine's "Gig of the Week."

In July 2009, Brian Johnson was interviewed by Classic Rock magazine, and stated that he is thinking about retirement.

In 2007 they were mentioned in an article in Classic Rock magazine.

At the beginning of 2011, Classic Rock magazine gave ten predictions for the year.

In a 2009 interview with Classic Rock magazine, Hetfield expressed his dislike of the album cover and its inspiration:

In a 2008 interview with Classic Rock magazine, Mellencamp recalled:

In an interview with Classic Rock magazine, Scott said "I'd say it was about April 2008.

In a late 2006 interview with the Classic Rock magazine, Holder was asked for some tracks that have 'rocked his world over the years'.

In February 2010, the album received its UK release alongside issue 142 of Classic Rock magazine.