Ultimate Classic Rock Staff
Kiss Avatars Will ‘Take Some Time’ to Get Right
Longest-serving guitarist is happy with how band’s career ended, and doesn’t want to retire but has no plans to join another group.
The Best Rock Movie From Every Year: 1955-2023
A look at the greatest biopics, documentaries, concert films and movies with awesome soundtracks.
1989’s Best Classic Rock Albums
A year of change brought important records from across a dizzying spectrum, but it was also a great year for the tried and true.
In Memoriam: 2023 Deaths
A look at those we've lost.
All 75 David Lee Roth-Era Van Halen Songs Ranked Worst to Best
Their best work is nothing short of rock 'n' roll gospel.
Beatles’ ‘White Album': 45-Minute Album Police
Let's cut down a track listing that was just too long (long, long).
Our 25 Favorite Eddie Van Halen Stories
From inspirations to collaborations to that time a cop let him out of a speeding ticket just for being an awesome guitarist.
30 Rock Stars Who Haven’t Released an Album in Over Five Years
For many classic rockers, touring is more enjoyable — and profitable — than making records.
Rock’s 30 Creepiest Songs
With spooky season upon us, now is the perfect time to consider some of rock's most terror-inducing tracks.
20 Artists Who Peaked on Their Debut Album
Getting it right the first time can be a blessing and a curse.
Rock’s Most Famous Graves
Visiting the final resting places of some of the genre's best-known performers.
Rock’s 20 Most Far-Out Concept Albums
From instrumental noise to religious themes, the most ludicrous, messy, weird and wild concept LPs ever made.