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PHOTOS - Rockers Perform at Obama Center Grand Opening
by Chad Childers on June 18, 2026 at 8:17 pm
See photos of Eddie Vedder, Bruce Springsteen, U2 and more from the grand opening ceremony of the Barack Obama Presidential Center Continue reading… […]
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5-Year-Old Reacts to Her Dad's Picks for Big 4 Bands of Dad Rock
by Rob Carroll on June 18, 2026 at 1:10 pm
We asked a dad to come up with the big four of dad rock bands, and it did not disappoint. His five-year-old kid also sent along her reviews of the music. Continue reading… […]
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Springsteen, Vedder + More to Perform at Obama Center Opening
by Bryan Rolli on June 17, 2026 at 8:22 pm
The star-studded event will be livestreamed globally. Continue reading… […]
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Faith No More Bassist Talks About Upcoming Reunion
by Chad Childers on June 17, 2026 at 7:04 pm
Bassist Bill Gould speaks about Faith No More's upcoming live reunion and why it's important for them to reunite at this point in time. Continue reading… […]
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Rock Legends to Play 2026 Opening of Obama’s Presidential Center
by Chad Childers on June 17, 2026 at 1:45 pm
Eddie Vedder, Bruce Springsteen and plenty more will be on hand for the livestreamed grand opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Continue reading… […]
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Soundgarden's Kim Thayil Names the 'Big 4' Grunge Pioneers
by Lauryn Schaffner on June 16, 2026 at 8:53 pm
Soundgarden's Kim Thayil named who would make up the 'Big 4' bands that pioneered grunge in the Pacific Northwest during the 1980s. Continue reading… […]
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Smashing Pumpkins + Country Star Booked for L.A. America250 Show
by Chad Childers on June 16, 2026 at 6:23 pm
Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton will both take the stage at 'America's Block Party' on July 4 in Los Angeles to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Continue reading… […]
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Is Faith No More Teasing a 2027 Comeback Tour?
by Bryan Rolli on June 16, 2026 at 5:06 pm
They haven't toured in over a decade. Continue reading… […]
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How Soundgarden Named One of Their Most Important Albums
by Matt Wardlaw on June 16, 2026 at 3:54 pm
In an exclusive interview with UCR, guitarist Kim Thayil also looks back at the Seattle band's legendary catalog of work. Continue reading… […]
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40 Songs That Defined Rock Radio in 2006
by Chad Childers on June 16, 2026 at 12:22 pm
It was a big year for Muse, Disturbed and Godsmack among others as we flash back on 40 songs that helped define rock radio in 2006. Continue reading… […]
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Sublime Singer (Bradley Nowell's Son) Addresses Future With Band
by Chad Childers on June 15, 2026 at 7:35 pm
Sublime vocalist Jakob Nowell has clarified how he intends to proceed with the band as their new album arrives. Continue reading… […]
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The 40 Best Rock Drum Intros of All Time
by Rob Smith on June 13, 2026 at 3:55 pm
Get out your air drumsticks and get ready to play along with everyone from Twisted Sister to Paul Simon. Continue reading… […]
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Lessons In Fatherhood From 21 Iconic Rock And Metal Artists
by Rob Carroll on June 11, 2026 at 2:55 pm
For some, it meant taking a step back to identify what was more important in their lives – music or their families. Continue reading… […]
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Jack White Secretly Unveils New Album 'Frozen Charlotte'
by Corey Irwin on June 9, 2026 at 10:51 pm
Here's what we know about the upcoming LP. Continue reading… […]
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Interview - Kim Thayil on His Memoir, Soundgarden Stories + Grief
by Lauryn Schaffner on June 9, 2026 at 4:17 pm
Kim Thayil discussed his new memoir, shared some stories from Soundgarden's career and discussed feeling "self-critical" in an exclusive chat with Loudwire. Continue reading… […]
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5 Things We Learned from Kim Thayil's New Memoir
by Lauryn Schaffner on June 9, 2026 at 12:54 pm
Here are new things we learned after reading Kim Thayil's new memoir 'A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond.' Continue reading… […]
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Kim Thayil Interview — Memoir, Early Days of Soundgarden + More
by Chuck Armstrong on June 8, 2026 at 8:20 am
Soundgarden's Kim Thayil dives into his new memoir, 'A Screaming Life,' in this new interview with Loudwire Nights' Chuck Armstrong. Continue reading… […]
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Black Crowes Frontman Hits Back After On-Stage Comments Go Viral
by Matt Wardlaw on June 5, 2026 at 5:33 pm
"I have to speak my mind," Chris Robinson tells UCR in a new conversation. Continue reading… […]
