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Hear Peter Gabriel's New Song 'Till Your Mind Is Shining'
"To my ears it's the closest I get to a pop song on this record," Gabriel says.

Watch Zakk Wylde’s New Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
The guitarist shared the new video for "Ozzy's Song" and played it live for the first time.

The Sons of Kiss' Stanley and Simmons Release Their Second Single
"Dancing While the World is Ending" sounds quite different than their debut "Body Down."

George Thorogood Announces ‘The Baddest Show on Earth’ Live Album
Hear a previously unreleased version of "Who Do You Love" from the upcoming collection.

Listen to the New Cactus Single Featuring Dee Snider
Drum legend Carmine Appice tells UCR the story behind the band's new version of "The Little Red Rooster," which also features Tracii Guns.

Bruce Springsteen Pays Surprise Tribute to Pogues' Shane MacGowan
"A Rainy Night in Soho" celebrates the late Celtic punk rocker who he said was "one of my all-time favorite writers."

Steve Vai Shreds on Van Halen 'Jump' Remix for 2026 World Cup
The guitarist has well-documented ties to the Van Halen universe.

Hear Peter Gabriel's New Single, 'What Lies Ahead'
The song has been gestating for more than a decade.

45 Years Ago: 'You Better You Bet' Becomes the Who's Final Hit
This was one of the few times in the early '80s when Pete Townshend shared a truly great track with the band.

The Song That Proved Van Halen and Hagar Could Succeed Together
Before they could release their first hit single, the new-look band had to convince their labels and managers they weren't crazy.
