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Hear the Debut Album From Tom Hamilton's New Band, Close Enemies

UCR has an exclusive full preview of the upcoming set, plus a new video for "Take a PIll." Continue reading…
INXS Reissues Breakthrough 'Kick' LP on Limited-Edition Vinyl

They were four albums in – and clearly on the cusp of something big. Continue reading…
Classic Rock Songs That Were Never Released as Singles

Featuring timeless tracks from the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones and more. Continue reading…
32 Hit Albums Produced by Rick Rubin

All of these went into the Top 10 on the 'Billboard' 200. Continue reading…
Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs Reveal Summer Tour Dates

The former Heartbreakers guitarist will hit the road starting July 7. Continue reading…
Vote for the Best Album of the '70s: UCR's March Madness Bracket

32 of the decade's most famous albums compete for your votes. Continue reading…
Kansas Announces More 2026 Tour Dates With 38 Special

The road warriors are celebrating 50-year legacies. Continue reading…
Eagles Reveal New 'One of These Nights' Expanded Edition

The deluxe release features 16 previously unreleased recordings. Continue reading…
The Black Crowes, 'A Pound of Feathers': Review

Follow-up to 2024's reunion record "Happiness Bastards" dishes out more of the same. Continue reading…
Scary Things in the '80s That Kept Kids Up at Night

These unsettling moments stuck with ’80s kids long after the bedroom lights were supposed to be off. Continue reading…
Boston Singer Dies at Age 60 After Battle With Brain Cancer

He passed away on the same date as the legendary frontman he'd originally replaced. Continue reading…
Alice Cooper Announces 'Devil on My Shoulder' Autobiography

"I've written this book to track Alice's 'evilution,' and how I've tamed him at last," the shock rock legend says. Continue reading…
REO Speedwagon and Kevin Cronin Play Surprise Reunion Concert

"Good things are happening," Bruce Hall shared with fans following the special performance. Continue reading…
John Fogerty Adds Shared Steve Winwood Dates to Ongoing 2026 Tour

Major stops include Atlantic City, Boston, Chicago and Miami, among others. Continue reading…
Stray Cats Announce 2026 Tour After Health Challenges

Summer shows launch in July. Continue reading…