Mike Portnoy’s Top 10 Albums of 2025 Revealed
Mike Portnoy, the drummer of Dream Theater, has revealed his annual Top 10 list for 2025, which includes albums, films, and TV shows, while also paying tribute to influential musicians and figures lost throughout the year. Portnoy is not only…
Most Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2025
What were the most played songs on rock radio in 2025? According to the Mediabase chart for Active Rock’s year-to-date tracking of radio spins from January 2025 to the present, it has been determined that Papa Roach’s “Even If It…
Album by Jon Anderson in Progress for 25 Years
Fans of Jon Anderson are eagerly anticipating his upcoming album with the Band Geeks, set to release in the latter half of 2026. As he shared in an exclusive interview with UCR, he has also been diligently working on a…
Michael Lippman, Bowie and George Michael’s Manager, Dies at 79
Michael Lippman, a successful music manager whose former clients included David Bowie and George Michael, has died at the age of 79. Lippman’s death was confirmed by his family to Rolling Stone. The music veteran began his career working for…
Tool Fan’s Guide to the New Year’s Eve Viral Song Trend
A Tool fan created a guide for ringing in the New Year with the band’s most iconic moments so you can jump on the viral countdown trend. This fan shares this post on the Tool Reddit page every December, and…
Jack White Criticizes ‘Embarrassing’ Congressman for AI Video
Jack White has issued a sharp rebuke to Tim Burchett after the Tennessee congressman posted an AI-generated video of the rocker on social media. The video featured a fake version of White — dressed as the real White did during…
In Memoriam – Rockers We Remember from 2025
As the year concludes, we can now reflect on the staggering amount of talent that we’ve lost over the calendar year of 2025. Some of rock and metal’s biggest names died over this past year, but their musical legacy left…
Sex Pistols Did Not Contact John Lydon After Wife’s Death
Sex Pistols legend John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) states he didn’t hear from any of his former bandmates following the death of his wife. Nora Forster, Lydon’s wife of 44 years, passed away in 2023 at the age of 80….
Jack White Criticizes U.S. Congressman in Strong Statement
Jack White has posted a heated statement in response to U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett sharing a fake, AI-generated video of the musician with intent to stoke political divide. The elected official also made disparaging remarks about White’s physical appearance, which…
Painful Hand Condition Affects Dave Mustaine
Dave Mustaine states that he has a painful hand condition, which is one of the reasons Megadeth is releasing a final album and going on a farewell tour. The condition is known as Dupuytren’s contracture, causing one or more fingers…
Best Metal Songs of 2025 Ranked for Ultimate Listening
With thousands of metal songs released in 2025, here’s a ranking of the 13 best. Just trying to keep up with the dozens (sometimes hundreds) of new tracks dropping each week is a gauntlet. We all have our favorite new…
Tim Lambesis Responds to Ex-Wife’s Marriage Insights
Dany Ciara, the ex-wife of As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis, discussed her tumultuous relationship with the singer in a nearly four-hour podcast, to which Lambesis has since responded with his own statement. In the fall of 2024, Lambesis’…