Ex Kiss Manager Staked His Reputation on ‘Revenge’Ex Kiss Manager Staked His Reputation on ‘Revenge’Larry Mazer insisted before taking the job that Gene Simmons return to “equal creative” role.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
C.C. DeVille’s Eddie Van Halen Tributes Go Back DecadesC.C. DeVille’s Eddie Van Halen Tributes Go Back DecadesPoison guitarist has been covering and praising late virtuoso since the '80s.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Kirk Hammett ‘Pleaded’ With Nirvana to Join Metallica TourKirk Hammett ‘Pleaded’ With Nirvana to Join Metallica TourGuitarist recalls why Kurt Cobain refused to join double-headlining trek with Guns N' Roses. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
James Young Looks Back on 50 Years of Styx: Exclusive InterviewJames Young Looks Back on 50 Years of Styx: Exclusive Interview"Five decades of Styx and the world still exists," he tells UCR. "We didn’t kill it."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Why Alice Cooper’s ‘Muscle of Love’ Was Doomed to FailWhy Alice Cooper’s ‘Muscle of Love’ Was Doomed to FailShock-rockers struggled to follow back-to-back smashes 'School's Out' and 'Billion Dollar Babies.'Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Kiss Backed Away From the Brink of Disaster With ‘Killers’How Kiss Backed Away From the Brink of Disaster With ‘Killers’Return to hard rock started the band's long road to career salvation. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
When Steve Miller Found ’80s Pop-Rock Success With ‘Abracadabra’When Steve Miller Found ’80s Pop-Rock Success With ‘Abracadabra’Album's title track led the way, even though his record label hated it. Courtney E. SmithCourtney E. Smith
Ann Wilson Recalls Heart’s ‘Soul-Crushing’ ’80s SuccessAnn Wilson Recalls Heart’s ‘Soul-Crushing’ ’80s SuccessSinger says hitting No. 1 with other people's songs felt "pretty meaningless." Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Rolling Stones Live Albums Ranked Worst to BestRolling Stones Live Albums Ranked Worst to BestMany of the band's concert records sound like quick cash-grabs or stop-gaps between studio LPs, but there are gems to uncover.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Foo Fighters Lineup Changes: A Complete GuideFoo Fighters Lineup Changes: A Complete GuideDave Grohl-fronted band has rotated through several members over the years. Jen AustinJen Austin