He was there on the fateful day two future Beatles met:

The exact dates aren't available yet, but a presale will start March 4: ultimateclassicrock.com/metallica-si...

The Sex Pistols have confirmed a string of rescheduled North American shows with Frank Carter. This tour was halted in September after guitarist Steve Jones suffered a broken wrist. ultimateclassicrock.com/sex-pistols-...

Twenty new North American dates will take place in the fall: ultimateclassicrock.com/sting-tour-d...

Paul Stanley's already said he doesn't like this Kiss album. Now he's turned his attention to the cover art: ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-unmaske...

Goth rock, dynamic duos and more: ultimateclassicrock.com/london-big-4...

Find out where the guitar legend will perform this fall: ultimateclassicrock.com/eric-clapton...

The Eagles’ residency at the Las Vegas Sphere remains one of the most jaw-dropping live music experiences in the world:

Ozzy Osbourne was posthumously honored at Saturday’s Brit Awards, where he received a Lifetime Achievement Award and an all-star tribute performance featuring Zakk Wylde, Robbie Williams and more:

Journey played the first show of their 'Final Frontier' tour last night. We were there! Check out the full set list, photos and videos here: ultimateclassicrock.com/journey-fina...

In a post-Beatles world, these bands came out on top: ultimateclassicrock.com/london-big-4...

Tributes from fellow songwriters Elton John, Carole King and more: ultimateclassicrock.com/neil-sedaka-...

It's tour launch day for Journey. In honor of that, we're taking a look back at Jonathan Cain's best contributions as a cornerstone in three hitmaking bands – the Babys, Bad English and Journey: ultimateclassicrock.com/jonathan-cai...

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons is among the many paying tribute to Los Angeles radio legend Uncle Joe Benson ultimateclassicrock.com/uncle-joe-be...

They called it the swinging city for a reason: ultimateclassicrock.com/london-big-4...

Many of the rock stars who released these 'Dead End' albums had to make major changes afterwards: ultimateclassicrock.com/80s-rock-alb...

Hagar says there are "hundreds of hours" of unreleased jams and music from his time in Van Halen: ultimateclassicrock.com/sammy-hagar-...

"In effect, I'm keeping my voice where it was when I was 19," the singer says:

The '80s weren’t just about the music — they were a full-blown “things” decade: ultimateclassicrock.com/forgotten-19...

Marshall Tucker Band cofounder and former drummer Paul T. Riddle joins UCR for an exclusive interview about his history, past and present. He also digs deep into the importance of late guitarist Toy Caldwell's songwriting. ultimateclassicrock.com/marshall-tuc...

Before they could get the chance to present themselves to the public, Van Halen and their new singer Sammy Hagar had to convince their labels and managers that they weren't crazy. Here's how they did it: ultimateclassicrock.com/van-halen-wh...

Iron Maiden fans who are on the fence about seeing the band this year ought to make haste, as they plan to take a break from the road for all of 2027:

Carole King came of age as one of the '60s' best and busiest songwriters. A decade later, she defined an era: ultimateclassicrock.com/carole-king-...

Metallica are headed to Las Vegas to take over the Sphere! And we have your chance to win a trip to see two shows on Oct. 1 and Oct. 3: ultimateclassicrock.com/enter-to-win...

Although he says he doesn't know exactly what material his uncle is planning to use, Van Halen's youngest alumni vowed to support the project however he could: ultimateclassicrock.com/wolfgang-van...

It's finally happening! Metallica at the Sphere - and still doing the two-show "no repeat weekends." PLUS we're giving away a trip to see it all: ultimateclassicrock.com/metallica-sp...

Here's who we think SHOULD get in to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and who we think WILL get in: ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-hall-20...

More than half of this year's list are being nominated for the first time: ultimateclassicrock.com/2026-rock-ha...

Tom Morello gave a surprising reason for rescheduling his own solo dates. Turns out, he's reuniting with an old friend: ultimateclassicrock.com/tom-morello-...

"It was the worst ending that it could have been," the guitarist laments:

Tickets for 'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' will be available starting in March: ultimateclassicrock.com/iron-maiden-...

Who Are the 'Big 4' of New Orleans Rock? A sardonic piano-playing storyteller, a metal pioneer, a mystic swamp-rock legend and a too-often-overlooked architect of rock 'n' roll: ultimateclassicrock.com/new-orleans-...

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Good news! Tomahawk and the Melvins are teaming up. See the tour dates. ultimateclassicrock.com/tomahawk-mel...

Who is Loren Gold? Here's a look at the new Rush keyboardist's key contributions to two other legendary classic rock acts: ultimateclassicrock.com/rush-keyboar...

Reunited Rush extends Fifty Something dates into another year: ultimateclassicrock.com/rush-concert...

It was 40 years ago today that Ozzy Osbourne released 'The Ultimate Sin.' Here's how he did it: ultimateclassicrock.com/ozzy-osbourn...

This era-turning multi-platinum smash became the group's first chart-topping album: ultimateclassicrock.com/eagles-one-o...

All told, Simmons and his band played four Kiss songs written by Ace Frehley during their first 2026 concert. Watch here: ultimateclassicrock.com/gene-simmons...

The Bad Company legend was quick to state that health was not a factor in his decision: ultimateclassicrock.com/why-paul-rod...

It's the decade that turned L.A. into America's hotbed for music -- but which bands best define the era? ultimateclassicrock.com/big-4-bands-...

The frontman says the decision "didn't happen overnight": ultimateclassicrock.com/dave-grohl-j...

It wasn't the safest moment in time for the Big Apple, but it still bred a whole lot of creativity:

Earlier today, Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain said that Neal Schon had asked Steve Perry about making a guest appearance on the band's upcoming tour, and that the singer hadn't given an answer yet. Well, he has now: ultimateclassicrock.com/steve-perry-...

Anyone looking for the match-light moment when R.E.M. exploded onto the national scene needs to search no further than "Losing My Religion," which arrived 35 years ago today. A decade in, these alt-rock darlings were suddenly actual pop stars: ultimateclassicrock.com/rem-losing-m...

"Queen II," remixed, remastered and expanded to five CDs: ultimateclassicrock.com/queen-ii-col...

Jonathan Cain confirms that Journey has reached out to Steve Perry about appearing on their upcoming farewell tour – and Perry is apparently considering it. "He didn't say no," Cain says. Inside their latest attempt at a reunion: ultimateclassicrock.com/journey-stev...

Foo Fighters are BACK! Listen to the newly released title track off their upcoming album 'Your Favorite Toy':

EXCLUSIVE! Jonathan Cain talks about his decision to leave Journey, what fans can expect on his final tour with the group, and all about his new solo record: ultimateclassicrock.com/jonathan-cai...

Two very big names are noticeably absent from Alex Van Halen's plans to complete an unfinished Van Halen album. Here's why you shouldn't hold your breath waiting to hear Roth or Hagar singing on the record: ultimateclassicrock.com/sammy-hagar-...