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Classic Rock’s Tracks Of The Week: July 27, 2026
– Classic Rock magazine's weekly Tracks Of The Week reader poll has crowned its latest winners and opened a new international contest for the following week.– First place went to Northern Irish rocker Ricky Warwick for Seek Zen Destroy, featuring English guitarist Phil Collen.– Second place was taken by Greek stoner band Villagers Of Ioannina City.– Third place went to New Zealand act Powder Chutes.– A new round of voting has now begun, with entrants including Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats' fuzz-heavy new track Shapes Of Midnight among the contenders.
In short
- Ricky Warwick and Phil Collen win Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week poll
- Greek band Villagers Of Ioannina City placed second, Powder Chutes third
- New weekly contest now open, featuring Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats
Explained simply
Classic Rock magazine runs a weekly reader poll where fans vote for their favourite new rock tracks. The poll reflects what the magazine's audience is listening to and has become an established feature of the rock music calendar, giving exposure to both established and emerging artists.
The Tracks Of The Week contest is open to rock musicians worldwide, with artists able to submit their work for voting. Each week the results are announced before the next round of voting begins.
The poll matters because it provides a snapshot of what rock fans are enjoying at any given moment. For musicians, particularly those outside the mainstream commercial music industry, a strong showing can bring significant attention and help them reach new listeners.