Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

Getting it right the first time can be a blessing and a curse.

From instrumental noise to religious themes, the most ludicrous, messy, weird and wild concept LPs ever made.

Many have shared their thoughts on possible induction.

There's a lot riding on the Peace Out trek.

This list is on fire.

Slipknot singer compared the track to being shot at: "It's that bad."

Their best work is nothing short of rock 'n' roll gospel.

You get only one shot at a first impression.

The good, the bad and the ugly from Van Hagar.

Thousands of fans gathered in the streets to pay tribute to the late singer.

These projects didn't quite make it to the finish line.

Journey co-founder's explosive allegations are part of a letter to French festival organizers after a canceled appearance.

Take cover!

From David Bowie's overlooked debut to Dave Grohl's pre-Nirvana record with Scream.

These are the high points and the low ones, too.

List includes some of the biggest names in rock history.

Rock's biggest acts have long been obsessed with aliens and unidentified flying objects.

Rest in peace.

Glam-metal hedonists had a lot to prove with their 2008 album.

Traveling such a broad musical expanse inevitably led to a few blind alleys.