Corey Irwin is a writer and editor for Ultimate Classic Rock. He’s spent more than 15 years working in radio, including stints in Los Angeles and San Francisco. In addition to UCR, he has written for Diffuser, Ultimate Prince and Music Connection Magazine
Corey Irwin
Alex Van Halen: ‘I Just Don’t F—ing Get’ Why Eddie Did ‘Beat It’
More than 40 years later, the drummer is still angry over his brother's decision to play on Michael Jackson's hit.
Top 10 CBGB Bands
Famed New York Club closed its doors for good on Oct. 15, 2006.
Robert Smith Plans to Retire in 5 Years: ‘If I Make It That Far’
The Cure will celebrate their 50th anniversary, then reportedly sail into the sunset.
New Order Drummer Recalls Chaos of ‘Top of the Pops’ Performance
Their 1983 rendition of "Blue Monday" did not go as planned.
20 Famous Rock Albums That Were Banned by Walmart
For decades, the retail giant had strict rules on censorship.
40 Years Ago: Hall and Oates Begin to Crack With ‘Big Bam Boom’
Uneven album foreshadowed the end of the duo's classic era.
Hear Ratt’s Previously Unreleased ’80s Song ‘Reach for the Sky’
Track was originally intended to be on their 1984 debut album, 'Out of the Cellar.'
James Hetfield Insists Metallica Won’t Ever Be a ‘Legacy Band’
He also explains how mistakes benefit Metallica's shows.
Hear the Cure’s Heart-Wrenching New Single ‘A Fragile Thing’
It's the latest tune from 'Songs of the Lost World,' the band's first new album in 16 years.
Top 30 Punk Rock Songs
The proudly rebellious genre has delivered plenty of timeless tracks.