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How David Bowie Created the 'Labyrinth' Soundtrack

In addition to starring in the movie as the Goblin King, he also wrote half the soundtrack. Continue reading…
These 27 Frozen Treats Perfectly Defined 1980s Summers

Grab a spoon, a stick, or just your bare hands — these are the treats that turned a sweaty afternoon into a memory you're still chasing decades later. Continue reading…
Sammy Hagar and Rick Springfield Take Their Love Fest on the Road

Watch the pair perform "I've Done Everything for You" together and check out the first part of UCR's exclusive tour report. Continue reading…
Who Are the 'Big 4' of Rock Horn Sections?

These four groups broadened the sonic terrain of rock for generations to come. Continue reading…
Former Guns N' Roses Manager Doug Goldstein Has Died

He helped curb the band's appetite for destruction during their biggest years. Continue reading…
Ann Wilson Announces New Album, 'Consecrated Ground'

The full LP will be released this August, but you can hear the first single today. Continue reading…
How Soundgarden’s ‘Intangible Magic’ Helped Secure Their Legacy

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale and former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen tell UCR how they're honoring the legendary Seattle band. Continue reading…
Check Out the Rolling Stones' 'Jealous Lover' With Steve Winwood

They also released "Divine Intervention," one of two tracks on the upcoming 'Foreign Tongues' featuring Robert Smith of the Cure. Continue reading…
Ripper Owens: Judas Priest Erased Me, But Not the Fun I Had

Former vocalist regrets that the two albums he made with the British icons aren’t streaming, but he still basks in the good times. Continue reading…
Joy Division's Live Recordings: What to Expect From 'Eternal (Live)'

First live collection from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers includes 14 CDs. Continue reading…
Blood Sweat and Tears Frontman David Clayton-Thomas Dies at 84

He was the Grammy-winning singer of "Spinning Wheel" and "You've Made Me So Very Happy." Continue reading…
Yes Albums Ranked Worst to Best

We count down the hidden gems, the duds, the love-it-or-loathe-it oddballs and the obvious classics. Continue reading…
The 35 Things Every Kitchen Had Back in the '80s

From goose-themed everything to fluorescent lights that could blind you, here are 35 things that made every '80s kitchen unmistakably, unapologetically '80s. Continue reading…
The 11 Best Wah Pedal Guitar Solos of All Time

These six-string showcases demonstrate the full potential of the pedal. Continue reading…
Neil Young Never Sleeps: New Concert Movie, Studio LP and Box Set

The hour-long 'Corduroy Dreams' finds Young performing live with the Chrome Hearts. Continue reading…