A Night of Dokken: George Lynch Announces New Tour
Key Takeaways Tour Announcement: George Lynch is set to lead an all-star band for a tour featuring Dokken songs in 2027. Featured Artists: The tour will include notable musicians such as Brett Carlisle and Terry Ilous. Tour Dates: The tour…
Slayer Announces 40th Anniversary ‘Reign in Blood’ Event
Slayer has added a third show in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their landmark 1986 album Reign in Blood, with an additional date booked in Los Angeles this November. Earlier this week, the thrash legends announced a pair…
Long Long Road Review by Ringo Starr
When Ringo Starr released Look Up in early 2025, it marked his return after a 55-year hiatus to the country music genre he first navigated during the Beatles’ inaugural years. From Carl Perkins covers to his affable take on Buck…
Korn Exit Reason Revealed by Fieldy, Current Status Clarified
Estranged Korn bassist Fieldy has provided further clarity on his status with the band and the reasons behind his initial announcement of a hiatus during a recent appearance on the Shady Characters podcast. In 2021, the co-founding Korn bassist issued…
Night Ranger, Kulick, Slaughter and More Perform Together
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…
Lizzy Rain to Make WWE Debut Next Week, Clive Burr’s Niece
The legacy of Iron Maiden will extend beyond the concert stage and into the wrestling ring when Lizzy Rain, the niece of late Maiden drummer Clive Burr, makes her WWE debut next week. Rain, formerly known as Rayne Leverkusen, will…
Iron Maiden ‘Burning Ambition’ Movie Ticket Giveaway
Music fans have been understandably excited about Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, the new documentary that chronicles five decades of history for the heavy metal legends. The film arrives on May 7 exclusively in theaters, and UCR has your chance to…
MGK Disses Yungblud and The Osbournes in New Song
Did mgk just take a shot at former collaborator Yungblud and get in a dig at The Osbournes as well in his new song, “FIX UR FACE“? That seems to be the prevailing opinion, one that mgk himself has helped…
New Music From Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan Released
Rachel Bolan of Skid Row recently announced his debut solo album, Gargoyle of the Garden State, which will be released on June 12. You can listen to “Anything But You,” the latest offering from the upcoming record below. As the…
Chad Gray: Mudvayne and Hellyeah Frontman Insights
Interview: Chuck Armstrong Chad Gray Is Finding His Independence Mudvayne first got together to create music in 1996. Less than a year later, they released their debut EP, Kill, I Oughtta. Since then, the band has become known for their…
Oasis Role in Peter Hook and New Order’s Rock Hall Truce
Key Takeaways Peter Hook’s stance: He is open to reconciling with New Order but requires significant effort from them. Relationship history: Hook has not spoken to his former bandmates in years, indicating a strained relationship. Oasis involvement: Hook suggests that…
Hair Metal Bands with Best Second Albums
The sophomore slump is one of the most dreaded curses in music history – but it didn’t affect these six hair metal bands whose second album is their best. Bands get their whole lives to make their first album. They…