Tom Petty’s Awkward ‘Spinal Tap’ Moment
On the very first night of the band’s 1995 Dogs With Wings tour, something went laughably wrong. Continue reading…
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Biggest Rock Star Deaths for Each of the Last 25 Years
It’s heartbreaking and amazing the amount of talent we’ve lost in rock and metal over the last 25 years. Continue reading…
Over 90 Bands Announced for 2026 Download Festival
The Download Festival has booked a powerful lineup led by Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit and Guns N’ Roses for 2026. Continue reading…
On This Day in 1993: Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore Was Arrested
It resulted in a jail stay and a $50 fine. Continue reading…
Why Kenny Wayne Shepherd Loves Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Bold as Love’
The blues guitarist recalls “just trying to figure out how he made some of those sounds” in the 11th episode of UCR’s ongoing video series celebrating the late legend’s second