Category: Music News

Ted Nugent's Archives Include Eddie Van Halen, Bil...

Motor City Madman is uncovering his long-forgotten recordings, and there are plenty of gems. Continue reading…

5 Prog Rock Bands That Should've Been Bigger

Some remained in obscurity because they were a little before their time – and some, quite frankly, were just too out there. Contin...

Todd Rundgren Reveals His Songwriting Inspiration

"I started paying attention to who was writing the songs, even if it wasn't John Lennon and Paul McCartney," he tells UCR. Continu...

Vote for the Best Album of the '80s: Only the Fina...

Only Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, Van Halen and U2 remain in contention. Continue reading…

Cheap Trick, Night Ranger, Winger Announce 'Farewe...

The country's fans played an important role in each band's worldwide success. Continue reading…

2025 Summer Rock Tour Preview

As the temperature rises, many of rock's biggest acts will head back on the road. Continue reading…

Kid Rock Joins President Trump to Target Ticket Re...

The star-spangled suit-wearing rock star spoke out against unfair ticket reselling practices. Continue reading…

Beatles Four-Part Biopic: Release Dates and Cast P...

Director Sam Mendes hints at first bingeable theater experience and vows there’s more to tell about Lennon, McCartney, Harrison an...

Elton John and Brandi Carlile, 'Who Believes in An...

For his first LP since 2021's 'The Lockdown Sessions," the legend once again goes the collaborative route. Continue reading…

Gene Simmons: ‘It’s Still Better to Be a Rich, Mis...

But don't worry, the Kiss legend tells UCR he's still having plenty of fun. Continue reading…

How Steve Jones Stole Ziggy and Spiders Gear From ...

Sex Pistols guitarist later owned up to David Bowie and Woody Woodmansey after raid the night before their final show. Continue re...

The Best Albums We've Heard So Far This Year: Roun...

There's still a lot of the year left, but here's what five of UCR's writers have liked so far. Continue reading…

Read Billy Joel's Letter Urging Rock Hall to Induc...

Piano Man praised him as "the most powerful rock 'n' roll interpretive male singer I had heard" since Ray Charles. Continue readin...

Top 30 Fools Songs

What better way to celebrate April 1? Continue reading…

Lou Gramm Details How HOF Induction Helped End For...

The singer has "let go" of animosity following the "life-changing" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. Continue reading…

Bruce Hall Responds to Kevin Cronin's Outrage Over...

Cronin recently said he was "disturbed and hurt" that REO Speedwagon is reuniting without him. Continue reading…

5 Hair Metal Songs Featuring Big-Name Guest Perfor...

Sometimes, the rockers could play nice. Continue reading…

How Motley Crue Ended Up Inside a Garbage Truck

There's a reason they're still having so much fun. Continue reading…

Hear Bachman-Turner Overdrive's First New Song in ...

"60 Years Ago" is a tribute to the band's hometown and features fellow Canadian Neil Young on guitar. Continue reading…

The Most and Least-Played Song Live Off Every Meta...

From 'Kill 'Em All' to '72 Seasons' and a lot in between. Continue reading…