George Harrison began his post-Beatles era with a very big bang: All Things Must Pass arrived in the U.S. on Nov. 27, 1970, as a triple-album boasting more than 20 songs. Tucked inside were a couple of huge hits but also a few misses. Some of the tracks had been saved up as Beatles albums […]
Steve Lukather is pushing back against criticisms of Toto’s current lineup. While Toto is coming up on 50 years as a band, the guitarist is the last remaining original member of the group. David Paich no longer tours, while singer Joseph Williams didn’t join until 1986. The rest of the band is made up of […]
When it comes to movies, Thanksgiving doesn’t get as much attention as other notable holidays. Halloween has the market cornered for frightening entertainment, Valentine’s Day keeps romance in the air, 4th of July pops with summer fun, while an endless array of movies feature Santa Claus and Christmas themes. Meanwhile, the star of Thanksgiving Day is […]
Lindsey Buckingham has shared a bit about an upcoming solo album on social media. “This new album is just representative of the culmination of everything that I’ve learned from making solo albums over the last 25 years,” he said. “I feel like this particular album is the culmination of holding a certain line ethically and […]
In most instances, John McVie had no problem coming up with bass parts for Fleetwood Mac songs. The iconic riff in “The Chain,” for example, was all his doing. “I butted heads [with] Lindsey [Buckingham] a couple times, because he had very fixed ideas,” McVie said in a 1995 interview with Bass Player. “I would […]
Megadeth has announced the first Canadian headlining dates of their upcoming farewell world tour. The thrash legends’ romp through the Great White North will begin on Feb. 15 in Victoria, British Columbia, and end on March 6 in Quebec City. Fellow thrash giants Anthrax and Exodus will provide support. Tickets go on sale to the […]
Because everyone loves a sequel, Motley Crue is bringing the Return of the Carnival of Sins tour to the masses next summer. The 33-date outing will feature support from Tesla and Extreme. Naturally, Motley fans are always curious to know what the set list will look like. Without fully showing his hand, cofounding bassist Nikki […]
Sex Pistols have announced their first 2026 concerts. The reunited band, featuring new singer Frank Carter, will play four dates in the U.K. next summer to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first single, “Anarchy in the U.K.” Original guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock revived the Sex Pistols in 2024, without singer John Lydon, who refused to tour […]
The 2009 Doors documentary When You’re Strange returns to theaters starting Dec. 4, thanks to Trafalgar Releasing, as the 60th anniversary celebration of the band continues. The movie has been freshly remastered in 4k and features an introduction from drummer John Densmore and guitarist Robby Krieger. As Densmore tells UCR, When You’re Strange is the […]
Tool fans in New Zealand were the lucky witnesses for an incredible start to the band’s overseas tour where they busted out three catalog rarities that hadn’t been performed in over 20 years. Saturday (Nov. 22) in Auckland, the alternative hard rock legends delivered a blistering 14-song set that included a cover of Black Sabbath’s […]