Big 4 Rock and Metal Artists to Watch in 2025
Which bands and artists would represent the “Big 4” of rock and metal in 2025? The “Big 4” is a term that has long described the four bands that served as the foundation of thrash metal — Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth,…
The Doors’ Lasting Legacy: Insights from John Densmore
The Doors were more than just another band. That’s something that comes through time and time again as you listen to their music today. “It’s the drumming, man,” John Densmore jokes near the end of a conversation with UCR. “I…
2025 Spotify Wrapped Stats for 11 Rock and Metal Bands
It’s that time of year again, with Spotify announcing earlier this week that their annual Spotify Wrapped feature compiling your listening habits and following has been compiled for the past year. As such, some of the top rock and metal…
Foreigner Announces New Tour Dates with Lou Gramm
Foreigner is updating the setlist with co-founding singer Lou Gramm during a series of December concerts. Check out the latest round of headlining U.S. dates, cities, and venues on the Foreigner 4 Deluxe Tour below. The group performed “Luanne,” the…
’90s Rock Album Adam Sandler Cherished Listening To
We all have our favorite records that we continually revisit, and during a recent interview, actor/comedian Adam Sandler recalled a period in the ’90s when he frequently listened to Hole’s Live Through This album. The question arose as he and…
Aerosmith, Yungblud and Lainey Wilson Release New Collaboration
The recent EP by Aerosmith and Yungblud, One More Time, features five songs, with two now having special guest versions. In October, they released a version of “My Only Angel” featuring Steve Martin on banjo. Now, country star Lainey Wilson…
Unlock Avenged Sevenfold’s New Song in COD: Black Ops 7
Avenged Sevenfold has released new music as part of a video game tie-in that allows players to hear it before anyone else. “Magic” is the first new music from the band since their 2023 album, Life Is But a Dream……
Boston’s Secret Plan by Tom Scholz for Revival
Tom Scholz built Boston’s sound in his basement, pioneering recording techniques that redefined arena rock. But by the early 1980s, his perfectionism and resentment of the industry brought the band to a standstill and put him on a collision course…
Guns N’ Roses Fans Share Reactions to New Songs ‘Nothin” and ‘Atlas’
Here’s what Guns N’ Roses fans are saying about the band’s two new songs “Nothin’” and “Atlas.” The songs are the first new material from GN’R since 2023, when they released “Perhaps” and “The General” a few months apart from…
Aerosmith and Yungblud Collaborate with Country Star on New Track
While Aerosmith and Yungblud are a pretty interesting pairing unto themselves, they’ve added a little more star power to one of their songs. Having previously brought in Steve Martin to play banjo on a new version of the previous hit,…
Guns N’ Roses’ New Song ‘Nothin” Lyrics Revealed
Here is what we know so far about the lyrics to Guns N’ Roses’ new song, “Nothin’.” The track, along with “Atlas,” was teased when the band dropped its 2026 tour dates on Nov. 24. At the time, it was…
Guns N’ Roses’ New Songs ‘Nothin” and ‘Atlas’ Released
Key Takeaways New Releases: Guns N’ Roses have unveiled two new songs, “Nothin’” and “Atlas,” after a two-year hiatus. Musical Style: “Nothin’” combines classic and modern elements, while “Atlas” draws inspiration from ’90s alt-rock. Upcoming Tour: Fans can expect to…