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
40 Years Ago: Mr. Bill Gets Crushed on ‘SNL’ for the Final Time
Clay character was an unlikely breakout star in the show's early years.
Tom Morello Says the Problem With the Rock Hall Is ‘Procedural’
“I don't think that anyone in that room is like, ‘I hate Rage Against the Machine.'"
Rage Against the Machine Gave Back Money After First Coachella
When festival organizers suffered massive losses, they asked their headliners for a refund.
How AC/DC Turned a Cartoon and TV Commercial Into ‘Dirty Deeds’
The single was released in Australia in 1976 but didn't make it stateside until five years later.
Melvins Cover the Rolling Stones’ ‘Sway': Exclusive Premiere
Track will be included on the band's upcoming 'Five Legged Dog' album.
The Bond Film Daniel Craig Called ‘A Bit of a S— Show’
As he steps away from 007, the actor looked back at the lowlight of his Bond run.
40 Years Ago: Why ‘SNL’ Briefly Dropped Its ‘Live From New York’ Opening Line
Season seven of the show saw many changes – most of which did not last.
Win Metallica’s Black Album Deluxe Box Set
Expansive collection -- which includes a remastered version of the original album, plus more than 24 hours of live material, demos, rough mixes and interviews -- retails for $240.
Mick Jagger ‘Went Unnoticed’ at a North Carolina Dive Bar
One of the most iconic figures in rock history went to have a beer... And nobody seemed to notice.
Sammy Hagar Thinks Van Halen Tried to ‘Bury the Van Hagar Era’
Red Rocker says his material with the band was ignored once they reunited with David Lee Roth.