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Scorpions' Tour of India Canceled Due to 'Medical Circumstances'

It's reportedly due to "unforeseen medical circumstances affecting the band members." Continue reading…
Paul McCartney Confirms Duet With Ringo Starr, 'Home to Us'

It will appear on McCartney's upcoming album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane.' Continue reading…
David Lee Roth Brings Back Rare Van Halen Gem on Opening Night

He also reportedly covered Billy Joel's 'New York State of Mind.' Continue reading…
How Dan Fogelberg Made His Secret Dream Come True

Legendary photographer Henry Diltz and former bandmates look back at the singer-songwriter's long career. Continue reading…
How Three Dog Night's 'Joy to the World' Made Chart History

It made the song's writer, Hoyt Axton, and his mom, Mae Axton, the first parent/child combination to each have a No. 1 hit on the singles chart. Continue reading…
What to Know About Frank Zappa's New 'Zappa 66 Vol. 1' Release

Vaulternative Records returns with a set of 1966 songs from around the time of the Mothers of Invention's debut. Continue reading…
Iron Maiden Will Not Attend Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

According to a new statement from the band's manager, "the fans always come first." Continue reading…
Record Store Day 2026's Exclusive Rock Releases

This annual indy retail event first took place on April 19, 2008, yet it still finds ways to surprise and delight. Continue reading…
Cream's 'Wheels of Fire' Returns in Expanded 5CD and 3LP Sets

This was the fiery supergroup's only U.S. chart-topping album. Continue reading…
Kiss Kruise in Las Vegas Dates Confirmed

While it's not an actual cruise, it does mean the band, unmasked, will play live together. Continue reading…
Who Are the 'Big 4' of New Wave?

With so many legendary bands in the genre, the decision isn't easy. Continue reading…
Collective Soul Revisit New Wave Genre With Latest LP

Ed Roland tells UCR how they honored the Cars, XTC and other innovators of the time period with Touch and Go, which will be released on Record Store Day. Continue reading…
Premiere: Hear Paul Rodgers on Hillbilly Vegas' 'Mr. Midnight'

The Southern rockers and Bad Company legend tell UCR how the collaboration took shape. Continue reading…
50 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin's 'Presence' Songs Ranked

Their seventh LP was an urgent, hard-blues throwback in the very best of ways. Continue reading…
Joe Perry Recalls Tearful Sessions for Aerosmith's Latest EP

The guitarist also discusses the new reissue of the band's self-titled debut album. Continue reading…