Matt Wardlaw is the new media editor at Ultimate Classic Rock. You'll also find Matt on the radio hosting UCR's weekend show on Saturdays and Sundays. He loves vinyl and believes that the compact disc is still a worthy format. Right now, he's probably reading some liner notes.
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Bruce Kulick Says Fans Are ‘Hungry’ for ’80s and ’90s Kiss Songs
Guitarist sees a "strong renaissance" happening with the material from his time with the group.
Adrian Belew Says Eddie Van Halen ‘Advanced It to the Next Level’
Guitarist recalls that Van Halen's tapping technique "became something that a million different young guitar players tried to do since then."
Mr. Big Knew ‘To Be With You’ Success Would Never Happen Again
"None of you are Janet Jackson. You’re screwed," the band's manager said once they broke big.
Why Kevin Cronin Can’t Wait to Tour With Former ‘Rivals’ Styx
REO Speedwagon frontman also says he'd love to make another album with his band.
Styx and REO Speedwagon Announce Summer 2022 Tour
Trek runs from May through August, with Loverboy as special guest.
How Stone Temple Pilots Became ’90s Rock Giants
STP guitarist Dean DeLeo recalls of early days, "We just played like it was going to be our last day alive."
Zakk Wylde ‘Wasn’t Paying Attention’ to Grunge Revolution
Guitarist talked to UCR about Black Sabbath's influence on grunge and the impact of Guns N' Roses' debut album.
Tears for Fears Announce 2022 U.S. Tour
They're returning to America for the first time since 2019.
Historical Tape of the Police’s First U.S. Show to Be Released
"I've heard it, and it's very raw," guitarist Andy Summers says. "We're just pounding away."
Why Triumph Used to Be Confused With Rush: Exclusive Interview
Bassist Mike Levine was known to quip, "Yeah, I'm Geddy. I’m just having a bad day."
John Illsley Says Dire Straits’ 2018 Rock Hall Induction Was Odd
"It became sort of a political football. I didn’t really want to kick it around too much."
How Metallica Became the Biggest Band in the World: Exclusive Interview
Megaforce Records' Jon Zazula says he was determined to put out a debut album that was "better than their unbelievable demo."