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
Corey Irwin
Sublime’s New Singer Jakob Nowell Has Some Surprising Metal Influences
Jakob Nowell names three heavy-hitters as his biggest influences.
Why Jon Bon Jovi Is ‘Not in Contact’ With Richie Sambora Despite Documentary
Bon Jovi's singer and classic-era guitarist still don't talk.
Duff McKagan Says Slash Wanted to Sabotage ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’
“We’ve got to get rid of this song,” the guitarist reportedly told his bandmate.
Shinedown’s Brent Smith Names His Grunge Mount Rushmore
Who does — and doesn't — make the cut may surprise you.
30 Rock + Metal Stars Who Died Before 30
Music history is littered with lives that were cut short.
Matt Skiba’s Only Regret From His Time in Blink-182
Skiba opens up in a new podcast episode.
42 Years Ago: ‘Porky’s’ Peeps Its Way Into Cinematic History
Unlikely box office success opened the door for a long list of raunchy, low-brow comedies.
Van Halen Revisits Sammy Hagar Years With ‘The Collection II’ Set
Collection includes remastered versions of all four Van Hagar albums plus studio rarities.
Josh Homme Thinks It’s ‘C—y’ When Bands Don’t Play Their Hits
"Acting like a song that a lot of people like is a burden is just a strange reaction to the gift that your fans have given you."
Watch: Disturbed Gets Drenched When Pyro Sets Off Sprinklers
This was not the way the show was supposed to end.
Sinead O’Connor Dead at 56
Irish singer had struggled with mental health issues throughout her career.
30 Years Ago: Chris Farley Brings Matt Foley and His Van to ‘SNL’
The character had its debut long before 'Saturday Night Live.'