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

Daryl Hall Slams ‘Jerk Offs’ Who Started Yacht Rock

Don't you dare put Hall & Oates in this genre.

Kerry King Doesn’t Understand Why Slayer Isn’t in the Rock Hall

"How many more decades do we have to play?"

Dump Truck Slams Into Hollywood’s Iconic Whisky a Go Go

Famed Sunset Strip club became the site of "vehicular carnage."

Alice in Chains Cancels Tour in Wake of Drummer’s Health Issue

Grunge group has scrapped all of their headlining dates and festival appearances.

Alice in Chains Cancels Show Due to Drummer’s ‘Medical Emergency’

Tour kickoff was scrapped just hours before the band was scheduled to take the stage.

Why Billy Idol Cut His Teeth Playing Gay Clubs

Singer recalls being embraced by the scene early in his career.

Soundgarden Still Plans to Release Last Album With Chris Cornell

Guitarist Kim Thayil says the band's "objective and goal" is to put out the long-awaited LP.

Billy Idol Explains Punk Rock’s Use of the Swastika

He recalls having to "escape from the audience" after a crowd grew enraged by the symbol.

Ozzy Osbourne Says He’s Finally Giving Up ‘Rock Star Lifestyle’

"It's time," the Prince of Darkness explains, admitting he's become a "homebody."

10 Singers Who Left Bands Before They Got Famous

Whether they quit voluntarily or were forcibly removed, each of these vocalists was replaced by future legends.

Tony Iommi Was Initially Against Final Black Sabbath Concert

"I’m the one that said, 'I don’t know if we should do it.'"

Ozzy Osbourne Details Preparation for Black Sabbath’s Farewell

The singer says training for the gig is "like starting all over again."