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How Ritchie Blackmore Plans to Play Live Again

How Ritchie Blackmore Plans to Play Live Again

Matt Wardlaw (17/05/2026)

During a rare interview, the Deep Purple and Rainbow guitar legend tells UCR how he hopes to return to the stage. Continue reading…

During a rare interview, the Deep Purple and Rainbow guitar legend tells UCR how he hopes to return to the stage. Continue reading…

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Watch Paul McCartney Close Out 'Saturday Night Live' Season

Watch Paul McCartney Close Out 'Saturday Night Live' Season

Allison Rapp (17/05/2026)

Chad Smith joined him on drums for several songs, including one from the upcoming album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane.' Continue reading…

Chad Smith joined him on drums for several songs, including one from the upcoming album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane.' Continue reading…

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55 Years Ago: Ranking Paul McCartney's 'Ram' Songs

55 Years Ago: Ranking Paul McCartney's 'Ram' Songs

Nick DeRiso (17/05/2026)

This album was initially criticized for everything that makes it sound so unexpectedly bold and fascinatingly unedited today. Continue reading…

This album was initially criticized for everything that makes it sound so unexpectedly bold and fascinatingly unedited today. Continue reading…

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16 Cartoon Theme Songs Every '80s Kid Still Knows by Heart

16 Cartoon Theme Songs Every '80s Kid Still Knows by Heart

Corey Irwin (15/05/2026)

These classic TV tunes still bring back fond memories. Continue reading…

These classic TV tunes still bring back fond memories. Continue reading…

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Everything We Know About the New Rolling Stones Album So Far

Everything We Know About the New Rolling Stones Album So Far

Allison Rapp (15/05/2026)

Here are 10 facts about 'Foreign Tongues,' which arrives this summer. Continue reading…

Here are 10 facts about 'Foreign Tongues,' which arrives this summer. Continue reading…

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The Best 15th Albums in Rock History

The Best 15th Albums in Rock History

Nick DeRiso (15/05/2026)

Some stick with their core sound on these late-career studio projects, while others reflect an incredible evolution over time. Continue reading…

Some stick with their core sound on these late-career studio projects, while others reflect an incredible evolution over time. Continue reading…

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The Strokes' Nick Valensi Taking 'Temporary Break' From the Band

The Strokes' Nick Valensi Taking 'Temporary Break' From the Band

Corey Irwin (15/05/2026)

The guitarist won't be with the band when they return to the road next month. Continue reading…

The guitarist won't be with the band when they return to the road next month. Continue reading…

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Listen to Anthrax's New Song 'It's for the Kids'

Listen to Anthrax's New Song 'It's for the Kids'

Joe DiVita (15/05/2026)

It's the first single off their long-awaited 12th album, 'Cursum Perficio.' Continue reading…

It's the first single off their long-awaited 12th album, 'Cursum Perficio.' Continue reading…

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Paul McCartney on Trump's America: 'All at Each Other’s Throats'

Paul McCartney on Trump's America: 'All at Each Other’s Throats'

Allison Rapp (14/05/2026)

The Beatle describes how one of his biggest hits creates a unifying moment at his concerts. Continue reading…

The Beatle describes how one of his biggest hits creates a unifying moment at his concerts. Continue reading…

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15 '80s Movie and TV Scenes That Left Kids Emotionally Scarred

15 '80s Movie and TV Scenes That Left Kids Emotionally Scarred

Stephen Lenz (14/05/2026)

These are the 15 scenes from '80s movies and TV that no amount of time — or therapy — has ever fully fixed. Continue reading…

These are the 15 scenes from '80s movies and TV that no amount of time — or therapy — has ever fully fixed. Continue reading…

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Watch Neil Giraldo Perform 'Come Together' by the Beatles

Watch Neil Giraldo Perform 'Come Together' by the Beatles

Matt Wardlaw (14/05/2026)

The longtime Pat Benatar guitarist and collaborator shares how he's working to help people struggling with mental health and isolation. Continue reading…

The longtime Pat Benatar guitarist and collaborator shares how he's working to help people struggling with mental health and isolation. Continue reading…

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See the Stones Get Digitally De-Aged in Their New Music Video

See the Stones Get Digitally De-Aged in Their New Music Video

Allison Rapp (14/05/2026)

It also features the actress Odessa A'zion. Continue reading…

It also features the actress Odessa A'zion. Continue reading…

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Deep Purple Albums Ranked Worst to Best

Deep Purple Albums Ranked Worst to Best

Michael Gallucci (14/05/2026)

More than a dozen members have passed through the metal architects' lineup over the years, but their core sound has remained true. Continue reading…

More than a dozen members have passed through the metal architects' lineup over the years, but their core sound has remained true. Continue reading…

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Blue Oyster Cult Singer to Miss Shows After 'Surgical Procedure'

Blue Oyster Cult Singer to Miss Shows After 'Surgical Procedure'

Corey Irwin (14/05/2026)

Here's who will replace him. Continue reading…

Here's who will replace him. Continue reading…

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Jack Douglas Dies: Aerosmith, Cheap Trick and More Rockers React

Jack Douglas Dies: Aerosmith, Cheap Trick and More Rockers React

Bryan Rolli (13/05/2026)

See what musicians had to say about the "legendary producer" and "badass mofo." Continue reading…

See what musicians had to say about the "legendary producer" and "badass mofo." Continue reading…

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