Reign in Blood: Slayer to Perform Full Album at 2026 Shows
Slayer will commemorate the 40th anniversary of their landmark album Reign in Blood by playing the thrash metal masterpiece in its entirety at two special shows later this year. “The fastest, the heaviest, the most uncompromising record in thrash metal…
KISS Kruise 2026 Lineup Announced for Las Vegas
KISS will be joined by Night Ranger, Bruce Kulick, Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, Keel, and Chris Jericho’s Kuarantine during the 2026 KISS Kruise Land Locked in Vegas festival. The Nov. 13-15 event at Las Vegas’ Virgin Hotels will be headlined by…
Stagecoach Festival 2026 Evacuated Due to High Winds
The Stagecoach Festival was briefly evacuated Saturday night due to high winds, which forced organizers to halt performances and clear the festival grounds, resulting in significant changes to the evening’s lineup — including the removal of Journey from the bill….
Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band Summer 2026 Tour Announced
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted and his Chophouse Band will embark on their first-ever U.S. headlining tour this summer. The monthlong trek will begin on July 1 in Northampton, Massachusetts, and conclude on July 25 in Nashville. The band will…
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
Here are 20 new rock and metal tours that were announced this past week. One of the major announcements of the week came from Slayer, who revealed two special headlining/non-festival shows where they’ll be performing the Reign in Blood album…
Cyndi Lauper Confronts Heckler at Vegas Kickoff Concert
Key Takeaways Cyndi Lauper is performing at The Colosseum in Las Vegas for five nights. During her opening night, she addressed a heckler before singing “Sally’s Pigeons.” This residency marks Lauper’s first in Las Vegas, following her Farewell Tour. She…
Top 100 Rock Songs That Shaped Music History
The list of the Top 100 Rock Songs isn’t limited to traditional rock ‘n’ roll records. Pop, soul, disco and metal also find a place. But as the list below, selected by the UCR staff, shows, they all fall under…
Marilyn Manson Launches New Backing Band for 2026 Tour
Marilyn Manson has returned with a fresh backing band as he kicked off his 2026 U.S. tour earlier this week, marking his first performances since last fall’s Aftershock Festival. The shock rocker took the stage on Wednesday night (April 22)…
Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson Relationship Overview
The sports world found another high-profile WAG – that stands for wives and girlfriends – in Megan Thee Stallion, who started dating Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson in the summer of 2025. And just like other pairings between A-List…
Rock’s Biggest Stars: 1976 Compared to Now
Relive one of rock’s greatest years with the following photo gallery of 25 rock stars in 1976 versus now. The United States Bicentennial was one of the most significant years in rock history. The genre was exploding commercially and minting…
Yungblud Breaks Down During Emotional Ozzy Tribute in Birmingham
An emotional Yungblud paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in the late rocker’s hometown on Thursday, calling him a “dear friend in the sky.” Moments later, he would find himself crying behind his mic. What Happened When Yungblud Performed in Birmingham…
Ella Langley and Theo Von Perform Together at Stagecoach 2026
Key Highlights Surprise Guest: Ella Langley surprised fans by bringing comedian Theo Von on stage during her performance. New Album: Langley performed songs from her newly released album Dandelion. Chart Success: “You Look Like You Love Me” reached No. 1…