Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

Longest-serving guitarist is happy with how band’s career ended, and doesn’t want to retire but has no plans to join another group.

A year of change brought important records from across a dizzying spectrum, but it was also a great year for the tried and true.

Their best work is nothing short of rock 'n' roll gospel.

It was a decade of excess ... and some great songs.

Getting it right the first time can be a blessing and a curse.

There's a lot riding on the Peace Out trek.

Slipknot singer compared the track to being shot at: "It's that bad."

The good, the bad and the ugly from Van Hagar.

Thousands of fans gathered in the streets to pay tribute to the late singer.

These updates span both genres and generations, working as a testament to the LP's striking longevity.