As the band prepares for its 2025 North American tour, UCR engages in a little wishful thinking. Continue reading…
Category Archives: Rock News
The Story of Led Zeppelin’s Final Single
World Cup soccer inspired the band to make a bold move into new territory. Continue reading…
Reissue Roundup: Fall Sets From the Beatles, Tom Petty and More
The best box sets, expanded albums and archival editions from the past three months. Continue reading…
Why Tom Petty’s ‘Long After Dark’ Still Feels Very Current
“It’s like the medicine that Tom left behind for us,” Adria Petty tells UCR. Continue reading…
The Hit Iron Maiden Song Smith Didn’t Think Harris Would Like
If Steve Harris didn’t overhear Adrian Smith’s song, it may have never wound up on an Iron Maiden album. Continue reading…
Tommy Shaw Says Damn Yankees ‘Wasn’t Meant to Be Forever’
He explains how Ted Nugent’s “big personality” kept things “spicy” in the supergroup. Continue reading…
Bill Wyman ‘Wasn’t Crazy’ About Guesting on Rolling Stones Album
Former bassist says he only played on “Live by the Sword” because it featured late bandmate Charlie Watts. Continue reading…
Bill Wyman ‘Wasn’t Crazy’ About Guest Spot on Stones’ Album
Former bassist says he only played on “Live By the Sword” because it features late bandmate Charlie Watts’ drumming. Continue reading…
A Look Ahead to 2025’s New Music Releases
Eric Clapton, Genesis, Ringo Starr, Thin Lizzy, and Dream Theater are among those with new LPs on the way. Continue reading…
The Cure Have Two More Albums on the Way
Robert Smith hints at the reason why it took 16 years to deliver latest record ‘Songs of a Lost World.’ Continue reading…