Classic Rock News


Kansas Drummer Phil Ehart Reveals New Memoir, 'I Am Phil'
Matt Wardlaw (23/01/2026)
"This is my story as I lived it," he says about the upcoming book. "Messy, meaningful, and real.” Continue reading…
"This is my story as I lived it," he says about the upcoming book. "Messy, meaningful, and real.” Continue reading…
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10 Years Gone: 15 Legendary Musicians We Lost in 2016
Matthew Wilkening (23/01/2026)
We lost far more than our fair share of innovative geniuses on this particular trip around the sun. Continue reading…
We lost far more than our fair share of innovative geniuses on this particular trip around the sun. Continue reading…
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What To Expect From Tedeschi Trucks Band's 2026 Tour
Matt Wardlaw (23/01/2026)
The group also announced a new album and first single. Continue reading…
The group also announced a new album and first single. Continue reading…
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How David Bowie's 'Station to Station' Redefined His Music
Michael Gallucci (23/01/2026)
Coming off his first No. 1 single and in the middle of a nasty cocaine addiction, he made one of his best albums. Continue reading…
Coming off his first No. 1 single and in the middle of a nasty cocaine addiction, he made one of his best albums. Continue reading…
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Geddy Lee Is Open to Making New Rush Music
Bryan Rolli (23/01/2026)
But first, he says, they must "manage to survive" their massive reunion tour. Continue reading…
But first, he says, they must "manage to survive" their massive reunion tour. Continue reading…
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Classic-Era Scorpions Bassist Francis Buchholz Dies at 71
Nick DeRiso (23/01/2026)
He played a key role in signature songs like "Still Loving You," "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "Wind of Change." Continue reading…
He played a key role in signature songs like "Still Loving You," "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "Wind of Change." Continue reading…
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Hear Megadeth's Version of Metallica's 'Ride the Lightning'
Joe DiVita (23/01/2026)
History is made as Megadeth release their final album, including their version of Metallica's "Ride the Lightning." Continue reading…
History is made as Megadeth release their final album, including their version of Metallica's "Ride the Lightning." Continue reading…
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Eagles' 'Greatest Hits' Becomes First Album to Hit 40M US Sales
Bryan Rolli (22/01/2026)
It was the first album to earn a platinum certification. Fifty years later, it's still making history. Continue reading…
It was the first album to earn a platinum certification. Fifty years later, it's still making history. Continue reading…
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The Change in California Law That Ensnared Two Rockers Again
Nick DeRiso (22/01/2026)
Their cases were dropped, until a newly enacted statute began allowing older claims to be refiled. Continue reading…
Their cases were dropped, until a newly enacted statute began allowing older claims to be refiled. Continue reading…
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Best and Worst Solo Album From Every Member of the Rolling Stones
Allison Rapp (22/01/2026)
The top releases from each of the core members, past and present, along with the least extraordinary. Continue reading…
The top releases from each of the core members, past and present, along with the least extraordinary. Continue reading…
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How Dave Mustaine Found His Megadeth Voice: Exclusive Interview
Matt Wardlaw (22/01/2026)
He tells UCR about the important "paradigm shift" that helped set the course for the future thrash metal legends. Continue reading…
He tells UCR about the important "paradigm shift" that helped set the course for the future thrash metal legends. Continue reading…
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February 2026 New Music Releases
Nick DeRiso (22/01/2026)
Rock looks back with a series of expanded box sets, new compilations, live albums and vinyl reissues. Continue reading…
Rock looks back with a series of expanded box sets, new compilations, live albums and vinyl reissues. Continue reading…
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Def Leppard Releases New Song 'Rejoice'
Bryan Rolli (22/01/2026)
Guitarist Phil Collen says the song has more "oomph" than the band's recent releases. Continue reading…
Guitarist Phil Collen says the song has more "oomph" than the band's recent releases. Continue reading…
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Bret Michaels Reacts to Nixed Poison 40th Anniversary Tour Claims
Bryan Rolli (21/01/2026)
The singer allegedly wanted to make 600% more than his bandmates. Continue reading…
The singer allegedly wanted to make 600% more than his bandmates. Continue reading…
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Phil Collins Hopes to Make New Music Despite Ongoing Health Woes
Corey Irwin (21/01/2026)
Even after years of ailments and surgeries, the former Genesis frontman aims to get back in the studio. Continue reading…
Even after years of ailments and surgeries, the former Genesis frontman aims to get back in the studio. Continue reading…
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