Ultimate Classic Rock News

Former Fleetwood Mac bandmates return to the studio for the first time since 2017's hit 'Lindsey Buckingham Christine McVie' album. Continue reading…
Author: Nick DeRiso
Posted: March 25, 2025, 1:24 pm
Eighth album from British hard rockers zeroes in on "Rock and Roll Party Cowboy" and other new glam favorites. Continue reading…
Author: Michael Gallucci
Posted: March 25, 2025, 1:06 pm
The band's live set lists changed a lot over their 14 tours, which featured three different singers and a constantly evolving sound. Continue reading…
Author: Matthew Wilkening
Posted: March 25, 2025, 12:22 pm
After scoring some impressive round-one victories, 16 albums move on to even tougher battles. Continue reading…
Author: Matthew Wilkening
Posted: March 24, 2025, 3:05 pm
Fill-in vocalist has history with the band's catalog — and Mick Jones' seal of approval. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: March 24, 2025, 2:53 pm
Punk's poppier sibling, broken down to its most essential recordings. Continue reading…
Author: Michael Gallucci
Posted: March 24, 2025, 12:32 pm
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: March 24, 2025, 12:11 pm
Famed singer passes along some wisdom to young artists. Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: March 23, 2025, 3:29 pm
The guitarist tells UCR he faced a big battle with his record company. Continue reading…
Author: Ultimate Classic Rock Staff
Posted: March 23, 2025, 3:01 pm
For those about to rock, check out the numbers... Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: March 23, 2025, 1:36 pm
He discusses avian inspiration behind upcoming Styx album 'Circling From Above.' Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: March 23, 2025, 8:27 am
It will be the first time the band performs live in almost two years. Continue reading…
Author: Matthew Wilkening
Posted: March 22, 2025, 8:28 pm
He hasn't performed live since 2020. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: March 22, 2025, 2:20 pm
Some songs got more set list attention than others over the years. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: March 22, 2025, 1:42 pm
Guitarist had anxiety every time he presented his bandmates with new ideas. Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: March 22, 2025, 12:36 pm
She claims to have thrown a stool "through the glass window in Capitol Records" during the dispute. Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: March 22, 2025, 12:17 pm
These Aussies are nothing if not consistent. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: March 21, 2025, 6:14 pm
He said he "could not in good conscience" take his crew and instruments into the war-torn country. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: March 21, 2025, 3:55 pm
The three-disc set included the band's full 1985 concert in San Antonio. Continue reading…
Author: Matthew Wilkening
Posted: March 21, 2025, 3:24 pm
He issued a statement on social media addressing his departure. Continue reading…
Author: Lauryn Schaffner
Posted: March 21, 2025, 2:52 pm
Their second Sin City visit featured old favorites, striking new visuals and a live debut. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: March 21, 2025, 2:40 pm
Seventeen dates have been removed from the Kiss star's solo tour plans. Continue reading…
Author: Matthew Wilkening
Posted: March 21, 2025, 1:45 pm
Some albums have hit the road harder than others. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: March 21, 2025, 12:25 pm
The band's newest member will be familiar to followers of bassist Duff McKagan's side project Loaded. Continue reading…
Author: Matthew Wilkening
Posted: March 20, 2025, 6:56 pm
He also explains how his life will change after the band wraps it up. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: March 20, 2025, 3:32 pm
With bassist Phil Lesh's recent passing, Weir is reconsidering the options. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: March 20, 2025, 2:26 pm
He also shot career-changing music videos for Aerosmith, Heart and Cher. Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: March 20, 2025, 1:09 pm
Some very good songs stood out in an era of catastrophic lows. Continue reading…
Author: Nick DeRiso
Posted: March 20, 2025, 12:31 pm
Rush guitarist has sworn off alcohol and cigarettes and lost nearly 40 pounds. Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: March 20, 2025, 12:18 pm
He tells UCR why he would have been the perfect choice. Continue reading…
Author: Ultimate Classic Rock Staff
Posted: March 20, 2025, 9:32 am
Frank Ferrer and Guns N' Roses have parted ways, so we compiled a list of drummers with ties to the band that could replace him. Continue reading…
Author: Lauryn Schaffner
Posted: March 19, 2025, 8:55 pm
He was the longest-tenured drummer of their career. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: March 19, 2025, 6:18 pm
Here's how the numbers stack up across seven studio LPs. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: March 19, 2025, 12:00 pm
The decade delivered plenty of them. Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: March 19, 2025, 11:18 am
Robert Plant and Sammy Hagar are among those championing for the band's induction. Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: March 18, 2025, 10:08 pm