When the Strokes return to the road next month, guitarist and co-founder Nick Valensi won’t be with the group. “Nick will be taking a temporary break from the scheduled tour, but we look forward to his return,” noted a message to fans on the Strokes’ social media. “Holding down the guitar in the meantime is […]
Monthly Archives: May 2026
At the end of all things, The Flatliners hope that you’re going to see in total oblivion with your friends. Of course, there’s a morbidness to that sentiment, but the truth is that it’s hard to avoid the darkness at the moment. So, you may as well try and have a good time whilst it […]
Drake and Future reunite after their beef on the new Iceman album track “Ran to Atlanta.” On Friday (May 15), Drizzy finally put out his long-awaited Iceman LP, in addition to two more albums: Habibti and Maid of Honour. The Iceman album features guest appearances from the likes of 21 Savage, Molly Santana and Drake’s […]
Madball To Release New Album “Not Your Kingdom” In July; Shares New Music Video “Rebel Kids” NYHC kings Madball remain one of the few legacy acts capable of seamlessly bridging the gap between the old-school era and the modern heavy music landscape. To say hardcore is in the band’s DNA is an understatement – it […]
Oklahoma has long been a breeding ground for unforgettable musical talent, producing singers whose voices have echoed through country music, rock, pop, jazz, folk, and soul for generations. From dusty honky tonks and church choirs to massive concert arenas and global radio stations, artists from the Sooner State have helped shape the sound of American […]
Pat Benatar’s longtime collaborator, Neil Giraldo has always been a big music fan. But he’s also using his platform to help make a difference. Ultimate Classic Rock is pleased to premiere a new live performance of the Beatles’ classic “Come Together,” featuring Giraldo joined by Tiger La Flor, Rozzi, and Casey Abrams in the Youth […]
Holding Absence have revealed the details of their upcoming fourth full-length album, their first for new label Sumerian Records. Titled ‘Modern Life Is Lonely’, it will be released on August 28 and serves as the follow-up to 2023’s ‘The Noble Art Of Self-Destruction’. The artwork is beautiful and looks like this: Whilst the tracklisting is […]
After 297 days and an immersive rollout, Drake’s new Iceman drops on Friday (May 15). First officially announced on July 21, 2025, the lead-up to the LP has included the Iceman episodes last summer, which featured the singles “What Did I Miss,” “Which One” and “Dog House” featuring Yeat and Julia Wolf. Then things went […]
Ohio has long been one of America’s richest musical breeding grounds, producing legendary voices that have shaped rock, soul, R&B, pop, country, funk, and hip hop for generations. From the energetic streets of Cleveland and Cincinnati to the soulful roots of smaller towns across the state, Ohio singers have delivered some of the most unforgettable […]
Blue Oyster Cult singer Eric Bloom announced that he will be missing some of the band’s upcoming shows after undergoing an undisclosed surgery. “During BÖC’s time off I scheduled a non-life threatening surgical procedure,” the 81 year-old frontman explained in a message to fans. “I am on the mend, but the recovery is taking a […]










