Rock is Dead

Anthrax's Scott Ian understands why Gene Simmons said rock is dead -- but not, in a larger sense, with the premise.

Peter Criss is getting ready to release his first new music in close to a decade -- and unlike his former Kiss bandmate Gene Simmons, he insists rock 'n' roll is very much alive.

As AC/DC suit up for the release of 'Rock or Bust' next week, Angus Young and Brian Johnson stopped by our office to offer some insight into the creation of the album and the state of rock today.

Angus Young and Brian Johnson disagree strongly with Gene Simmons' comment about the current state of rock music.

Gene Simmons may think rock is dead, but his former touring mate Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue begs to differ.

Joe Perry can empathize with Gene Simmons about the problems facing rock music right now.

You didn't expect Gene Simmons to back down from his recent proclamation that rock is dead, did you?

Don't expect Slash to join the funeral procession for rock 'n' roll anytime soon. The guitar legend stopped by the Ultimate Classic Rock offices to discuss his new 'World on Fire' LP recently, and we couldn't help but ask for his thoughts regarding Gene Simmons' recent pronouncement that rock is dead...

Gene Simmons may think rock is dead, but Ringo Starr believes it's doing just fine.

Gene Simmons is no stranger to controversy, and his recent pronouncement that rock is dead has provoked a typically passionate response -- including rebuttals from some of his peers.