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.
Chris Robinson Recalls ‘Most Violent’ Black Crowes Concerts
Guns, tanks, crowd abuse - he's seen some shocking things.
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.
Rock’s 22 Nastiest Onstage Bandmate Blowups
In some cases, they were simply wars of words. But sometimes there were all-out brawls.
Sinead O’Connor Dead at 56
Irish singer had struggled with mental health issues throughout her career.
Matt Sorum Says His ‘Craziest Audition’ Was for David Lee Roth
Drummer tried out for the singer's solo band in 1985.
David Coverdale Originally Wrote ‘Is This Love’ for Tina Turner
It wasn't until guitarist John Sykes added his "embellishments" that Coverdale realized it could be a Whitesnake song.