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Rolling Stones Puzzle Seems to Confirm New Album Title and Cover

The three-part puzzle is just the most recent stage of a long-brewing promotional campaign. Continue reading…
Robert Plant, David Byrne Highlight Big Ears 2026: Live Review

In a pair of special performances, the 2026 Big Ears Festival featured two classic-rock legends: David Byrne and Robert Plant. Continue reading…
Duran Duran Never Met the Artist Behind Their Iconic 'Rio' Cover

It remains one of the most famous images of the '80s. Continue reading…
Revisiting Joy Division's Final Concert: Set List + Audio

It took place at Birmingham University in England, where only around 300 people got to attend. Continue reading…
Rock Legends Who Never Had a No. 1 Hit Single

They had plenty of success by any other measure. Continue reading…
Hear a New Chris Cornell Tribute From King Ultramega

Mastodon's Brann Dailor tells UCR how he got involved with the band's latest offering, which helps to raise funds and awareness for MusiCares. Continue reading…
Who Are the 'Big 4' of Southern Rock?

The territory south of the Mason-Dixon Line has always been musically fertile. Continue reading…
Hear Peter Gabriel's New Song, 'Won't Stand Down'

The singer says he wrote it "to encourage some sort of activism" and was inspired by Marvin Gaye. Continue reading…
50 Years Ago: Alan Parsons' Bold Start on 'Tales of Mystery'

He had Edgar Allan Poe, Pink Floyd and, most of all, partner Eric Woolfson to thank. Continue reading…
What It Was Really Like Growing Up a Country Kid in the '80s

Growing up rural in the '80s meant burn barrels, three-wheelers, and a world as big as your property line. Continue reading…
Watch David Lee Roth Cover Billy Joel's 'New York State of Mind'

The Van Halen star has been performing the surprising cover on his 2026 North American tour. Continue reading…
The Day Muddy Waters Died

The blues legend was 70 years old. Continue reading…
Who Are the 'Big 4' of Glam Rock?

The genre completely transformed what rock and roll looked like. Continue reading…
Sons of Kiss' Stanley and Simmons Reveal Debut Album Details

A third single and the duo's first-ever live performances will arrive in early May. Continue reading…
Photos - 20 Rock and Metal Stars in 1986 Vs. Now

The '80s were a period of radical change in hard rock and metal, and 1986 was no exception Continue reading…