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Win a Grateful Dead ‘Friend of the Devils’ Box Set
The 19-disc set chronicles an important period for the San Francisco group.
What Sebastian Bach Learned From Jon Bon Jovi
The Bon Jovi singer had an important lesson for the young Skid Row frontman.
Win an Autographed Judas Priest ‘Invincible Shield’ Prize Pack
Enter to win a vinyl copy of the band's 'Invincible Shield' and a tour T-shirt.
The Night William Shatner Fought WWE Star Jerry Lawler
"I knew it was fake, but I didn't realize how fake it is," Shatner tells UCR, regarding wrestling.
How Bob Dylan Almost Wrote a Song With Daryl Hall
Hall explains why he ultimately said "no can do."
How One ZZ Top Fan Got Free Tickets for Life
He's been on the band's guest list since 1984.
Hear Black Label Society’s Storming New Song, ‘The Gallows’
Pantera and Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde tells UCR the story behind his latest music.
How a Liberated David Gilmour Made ‘Luck and Strange': Exclusive
The Pink Floyd legend explains how he was able to move beyond his past on the new 'Luck and Strange' album.
Clutch and Rival Sons Launch Tour: Set Lists and Video
Stoner rock legends Fu Manchu also performed at the opening date in New York.
How Rival Sons Swung for the Fences With ‘Great Western Valkyrie’
Jay Buchanan says the band was pushing themselves in new directions on the 2014 album.
How Bush Conquered Failure and Found Success With ‘Sixteen Stone’
"Every single thing we did on that record was against the backdrop of abject failure," Gavin Rossdale tells UCR.
John Corabi Says ‘Nobody Gave a S—‘ About Hard Rock in the ’90s
"Everybody was freaking out," the former Motley Crue vocalist tells UCR.
How Stone Temple Pilots Came Back Strong With ‘Purple’
Bassist Robert DeLeo tells UCR how they dealt with their unexpected success.
Skunk Baxter Still Wonders Why Steely Dan Didn’t Tour More Often
"Some of those gigs I remember were pretty smokin'," he tells UCR.
Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan Says Retirement Rumors Are ‘Rubbish’
Their new U.S. tour with Yes kicks off on Wednesday.
Why Dave Mustaine Was in Agony at the Final Big 4 Concert
"The show must go on," says Megadeth frontman — but he tells UCR that the 2011 Yankee Stadium performance was particularly challenging.
Bruce Kulick on People Who Call Kiss Simple: ‘They’re Idiots’
Longtime guitarist says Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley never got the credit they deserve as musicians and songwriters.
Andy Summers Still Has Regrets About the End of the Police
"We dominated the world," he tells UCR now. "No one wanted us to break up."
Phil Manzanera Confirms Roxy Music Won’t Play Live Again
After the band's 2022 tour, he tells UCR "it was a good time" to say goodbye.
How Yes Set a Course for the ‘80s With ‘Drama’
Geoff Downes looks back with UCR while also shedding some light on the rebuilt Asia lineup.