Nick DeRiso is UCR's assistant managing editor, and author of 'Journey: Worlds Apart.' He has been named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association, and Louisiana Sports Writers Association, and previously oversaw a daily newspaper section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.
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Listen to Foo Fighters Cover Rush’s ‘2112 Overture’
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are giving Rush fans a sneak preview of bonus content from the upcoming 40th anniversary '2112' box set.
‘That Metal Show’ Won’t Return to VH1 Classic
'That Metal Show' is looking for a new home after an eight-year run on VH1 Classic.
Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister Remembered During Emotional Service
"I miss you already, Lemmy," Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee said. "Try to take it a little easier on the other side."
UPDATED: Guns N’ Roses (Well, Axl Rose and Slash, Anyway) Reportedly to Reunite for 25 Dates Including Coachella
The latest Guns N' Roses reunion rumor involves a possible 25-concert tour featuring a stop at Coachella in 2016 – but may be just as interesting for what it doesn't say.
Lemmy’s 30 Most Historic Moments
Sorting through Lemmy's 30 Most Historic Moments, you find plenty of musical highlights – but just as many times when he broke the mold all over again far from the lighted stage
Metallica Release Roughly 12 Seconds of New Music
Metallica are offering a small taste of their long-awaited new studio album in a clip on their official website titled "Happy Holidayz."
Kinks’ Dave and Ray Davies Perform Together For First Time in Nearly 20 Years
It wasn't a Kinks reunion, but it was close.
Jason Bonham Thinks Led Zeppelin Will Play Again
Despite a lengthy period apart, Jason Bonham insists that Led Zeppelin aren't retired for good.
Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple + Steve Miller Elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
On the outside looking in: Yes, the Cars and several notable members of this year's induction class.
Poison’s Rikki Rockett Is Battling Oral Cancer
Rockett compared his health issue to that of Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson – whose cancer was also caused by the human papilloma virus.