Corey Irwin

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

Blink-182 Unveils Two New Songs From Upcoming ‘One More Time’ LP

The title track revisits important events in the band's history.

Sinead O’Connor Dead at 56

Irish singer had struggled with mental health issues throughout her career.

17 One-Hit Wonders From the ’90s: Where Are They Now?

Lawyer, Grammy winner, comic book writer, soccer mascot and more: These artists have lived interesting lives even after their stars faded.

Taylor Hawkins Dies: Rockers React

Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Morello, Wolfgang Van Halen and Guns N' Roses are among those paying their respects.

Grammy Awards Postponed for Second Year Due to Omicron

The Recording Academy and CBS have pushed back the awards show once again.

30 Years Ago: ‘The Simpsons’ Airs Its First ‘Treehouse of Horror’

Halloween episode has since become an annual event for the long-running animated series.

15 Years Ago: Queens of the Stone Age Get More Cowbell on ‘SNL’

Will Ferrell's Gene Frenkle character returned to rock out with Josh Homme and company.

Fountains of Wayne Co-Founder Adam Schlesinger Dead From COVID-19

The musician was 52 years old.

Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins Announces Star-Studded Solo Album

Dave Grohl, Roger Taylor, Duff McKagan and Nancy Wilson are among the many guests.

30 Band Names Taken From Classic Rock Songs

Sometimes the best inspiration comes from another musician's work.

Watch: Gibson Under Fire for Destroying Hundreds of New Guitars

A viral video shows hundreds of unsold instruments being crushed. Some say they should have been given away.

Woodstock 50 Has Been Canceled

After months of conflict, the troubled festival finally pulls the plug.