New 2026 Soundgarden InterviewNew 2026 Soundgarden InterviewIn an exclusive interview with UCR, guitarist Kim Thayil also looks back at the Seattle band's legendary catalog of work.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
No. 1 Albums of 1986 RankedNo. 1 Albums of 1986 RankedRock was a dominant cultural force, but pop still ruled the charts.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
The Stories Behind the Most Famous ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ SongsThe Stories Behind the Most Famous ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ SongsAn excerpt from the newly released book 'Ferris Bueller... You're My Hero.'Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Genesis and Marillion Guitarists' New LPGenesis and Marillion Guitarists' New LP'The Roaring Waves' has been some eight years in the making for Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
July's New Rock ReleasesJuly's New Rock ReleasesTwo more legendary classic-rock acts return with new music, just weeks after fellow stalwarts Paul McCartney, Yes, and Peter Frampton.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Rush 'R50' Box Set ContestRush 'R50' Box Set ContestUCR wants to give you a copy of this impressive 50-track collection which features radio staples, deep cuts, live tracks and rarities.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Cheap Trick Albums RankedCheap Trick Albums RankedThey became famous slowly and then all at once. Here's how.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Rush Shares Heartfelt MessageRush Shares Heartfelt MessageHere's how the band summed up their "effin' amazing" first week. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Sammy Hagar Kicks Off TourSammy Hagar Kicks Off TourHagar treated his adopted hometown of St. Louis to a hit-packed 19-song set. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Doobie Brothers & Santana TourDoobie Brothers & Santana TourThe rock legends will spend the next two months touring North America together. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Rush Adds Three Tour Debuts Rush Adds Three Tour Debuts The show included the first performance of "A Farewell to Kings" since 1979. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Billy Thorpe Album ReturnsBilly Thorpe Album ReturnsThe legendary space rock opera has been reissued for the first time in more than 30 years. UCR shares the story of how it happened.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw