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
Slash Performs ‘Use Your Illusion’ Deep Cut for the First Time
After 33 years, "Don't Damn Me" finally got its live debut.
Shinedown’s Brent Smith Names His Grunge Mount Rushmore
Who does — and doesn't — make the cut may surprise you.
Here’s When Bret Michaels Knew Poison Had ‘Hit the Big Time’
"I’ve never been so excited in my life," Michaels says of the surprising moment.
Vince Neil Recalls How David Lee Roth Took Him Under His Wing
Van Halen singer gave some sage advice to the Motley Crue frontman.
David Lee Roth Claims He Racked Up a $92,000 Weed Bill
Former Van Halen singer says he smokes "more than the gross national product of most emerging young African nations.”
David Lee Roth Thinks Sammy Hagar Was ‘Sex Probed’ by Aliens
Roth accuses Hagar of sending a "constant spew of diarrhea vitriol" in his direction over the past decade.
Gene Simmons Announces First Post-Kiss Show
He'll perform with his solo band in April.
Motley Crue Unveils ‘World’s Most Notorious Museum’
One of the museum's initial collections focuses on the band's 'Shout at the Devil' era.
30 Rock + Metal Stars Who Died Before 30
Music history is littered with lives that were cut short.
Why Red Hot Chili Peppers Hated Chad Smith at His Audition
"This f---ing guy. What a prick!”
Alex Lifeson Says Recent Gigs With Geddy Lee Offered ‘Closure’
He also reiterates that he is "not interested in touring anymore."
How a Mud Wrestler Sparked Vince Neil’s Feud With Axl Rose
Things had been friendly between Motley Crue and Guns N’ Roses, until a late '80s incident changed everything.