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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Kiss and Dead Daisies Concert Pauses as Tornado Passes
The show resumed once a National Weather Service warning expired, but not before Dead Daisies were forced off the stage.
Perfect Attendance, Zero Drama: Guns N’ Roses Wrap Up Their U.S. Reunion Tour
Over a total of 32 stops with Guns N' Roses that bookended 13 others with AC/DC, Axl Rose emerged as rock's model citizen.
Listen to David Lee Roth Update Gerry Rafferty’s ‘Baker Street’
You might remember a snippet of David Lee Roth singing "Baker Street" on the 'No Holds Bar-B-Que' video. Now, you can hear the whole thing.
Bon Jovi Confirm Release Date for Lead Single From ‘This House Is Not for Sale’
Jon Bon Jovi says the group took an old-school approach to their 14th album together.
Axl Rose Laughs Off Onstage Mishap at Guns N’ Roses Show
"Stop," Axl Rose said, during a performance of "November Rain" in Houston. "What the f--- was that?"
Ronnie James Dio Returns to the Stage as a Hologram
Ronnie James Dio even offered his signature devil-horns hand signal at the 2016 Wacken Open Air Festival.
Iron Maiden Will Stream Next Week’s Final ‘Book of Souls’ Show
Iron Maiden's concert marks the end of trek that began in late February and has touched down on six continents.
Hear Led Zeppelin’s Unreleased BBC Version of ‘Communication Breakdown’
Check out Led Zeppelin's 1971 take on "Communication Breakdown," one of eight previously unreleased songs on the upcoming expanded 'Complete BBC Sessions.'
Def Leppard Reportedly Set to Tour With Poison Again
Poison frontman Bret Michaels confirmed the pairing, though further details weren't yet available.
August 2016 New Music Releases
Ultimate Classic Rock takes a look at the best classic rock new music releases for the month of August 2016.
Ozzy Osbourne’s 10 Craziest TV Moments
Between celebrated stints in Black Sabbath, singer Ozzy Osbourne became a huge television star.
Preview the Premiere Episode of Ozzy Osbourne’s New History Channel Show
Jack and Ozzy Osbourne promise travels from Roswell, N.M., to Stonehenge on a journey to uncover history's more offbeat stories – from ghosts to cannibalism to aliens.