Former Queensryche vocalist Geoff Tate is set to release a new chapter of the band’s popular Operation: Mindcrime series for the first time in nearly 20 years. Operation: Mindcrime III arrives May 3 and as the frontman told UCR in a recent interview, the project has been taking shape in his mind for a number […]
Pete Evick Apologises to Poison’s Rikki Rockett Pete Evick, the longtime touring guitarist in Poison’s live lineup and a key member of Bret Michaels’ solo band, has issued an apology to Poison drummer Rikki Rockett while also defending Michaels against claims the solo operation is run on the cheap. Evick said he “crossed that line” […]
Women’s Month feels like a double-edged, or even triple-edged sword at times (despite that not being possible) – there’s a certain amount of gratitude that we’re being recognised, annoyance that it takes a special occasion like Women’s Month to be respected, and irritation that we still need to bring gender into the discussion in 2025, in […]
LaRussell proudly represents the Bay Area and has been doing so through all 42 albums he’s dropped since 2019. On his new album, Something’s in the Water, the Vallejo, Calif., rapper collaborated with the crunk king Lil Jon to deliver a nostalgic, fun musical journey to the Yay Area circa 2006 when hyphy was at its […]
There are only nine classic rock artists who have released more than one diamond album. It’s a testament to their stratospheric stardom and a reminder that they don’t make ’em like this anymore. The classic rock era — which can be broadly classified as the mid ’60s through the early ’90s — also represented the music industry’s golden […]
Cowboy Hunters are the sort of band that only come along once, and their new EP showcases why their existence should make you very excited. Titled ‘EPeepee‘, it is five songs of rough, rowdy and ridiculously bold rock and roll, straight out of the heart of Glasgow. As witty as it is wild, it is […]
Coco Jones has a lot to be happy about. She’s continuing to ascend in her thriving, Grammy-nominated music career. On top of that, she found her special somebody, as she’s engaged to NBA star Donovan Mitchell. She seemingly brought those worlds together today (March 20) with the release of her latest single, “Luvagirl.” On the […]
Our quest to crown the best album of the ’70s has reached round three, as the original field of 32 albums has been whittled down to just eight of the decade’s most famous titles. It’s up to you who moves onto the final four. You can vote one per hour in each of the third […]
Francesca Hetfield Denies Canada Housekeeper Affair Claim Francesca Hetfield has pushed back against online claims about her ex-husband, Metallica frontman James Hetfield, after a social media exchange sparked by discussion of his reported engagement to Adriana Gillett. The comments unfolded as fans debated how Francesca might feel about the news, with some accusing her of […]
Poison The Well Premiere New Single & Music Video “Weeping Tones” From New Album “Peace In Place” Band Photo: Converge (?) Poison The Well’s long-awaited reunion album “Peace In Place” has officially been released, marking their first studio effort since 2009. To coincide with its release, the band have also premiered a music video for […]