Matt Wardlaw is the new media editor at Ultimate Classic Rock. You'll also find Matt on the radio hosting UCR's weekend show on Saturdays and Sundays. He loves vinyl and believes that the compact disc is still a worthy format. Right now, he's probably reading some liner notes.
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Todd Rundgren’s ‘Space Force’ Album Moved to 2022
His 26th studio album will feature collaborations with Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, Rick Wakeman, Neil Finn and others.
Todd Rundgren on Rock Hall: ‘I Have Offered to do Something Live’
Rocker reveals to UCR the idea he's proposed to the Hall.
Triumph Hopes to Mount a ‘Mixed Reality’ Concert Tour: Exclusive Interview
"It's not something I can promise," drummer and vocalist Gil Moore tells UCR, "but something I hope for fans down the road."
Why K.K. Downing Always Wanted Judas Priest to Sound ‘Heavier’
Band's former guitarist favored the "darker" side of the band's songwriting and also wished for it to be "more meaningful."
Rob Halford Is Ready for COVID Touring: ‘We Have to Battle On’
Singer also discusses whether the pandemic will figure into songwriting for the band's upcoming album.
Why K.K. Downing Is ‘Surprised’ by Judas Priest’s Recent Output
"We never had the luxury of doing two albums in 10 years when I was in the band," group's former guitarist says.
Stewart Copeland Returns to Police’s ‘Starving Years’ in Upcoming Book
He says the diary-based publication is due for release in early 2022.
Dee Snider: ‘I Was An A–hole Too': Exclusive Interview
"I made people miserable," the former Twisted Sister frontman says. "I got worse and worse."
Why Stewart Copeland Took a ‘Deranged’ Approach to His New Tour: Exclusive Interview
Drummer says some Police songs are "diamonds," while he "deeply screwed" with the arrangement of others.
35 Years Ago: Van Halen Shoot Their ‘Live Without a Net’ Video
Band revealed "great chemistry" while battling technical issues during 1986 concerts recorded for home-video release.