Dave Lifton, who writes for both Ultimate Classic Rock and Diffuser, is a podcaster and author of several books. A native of New York, he now lives in Chicago, where he's usually staring out at Lake Michigan from his apartment or getting into arguments with Bears fans. Also, he likes Bruce Springsteen and pulled pork sandwiches.
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Did Motley Crue Just Tease a Super Bowl Surprise?
A tweet from Motley Crue hinted that they will have a Super Bowl Sunday surprise for their fans.
Watch Nikki Sixx Play Motley Crue Songs With Foo Fighters’ Cover Band
Crue bassist sat in with Taylor Hawkins' Chevy Metal group at a benefit.
‘The Black Album’ Throughout History: Metallica, Spinal Tap and 30 More
Ever since the Beatles released the White Album, artists around the world have looked to the opposite end of the color spectrum to name their records.
32 Times Rock Stars Threw Down on ‘Celebrity Deathmatch’
MTV's claymation show often featured rock stars literally beating the life out of each other.
Nikki Sixx Planning ‘Trilogy Project’ for 2019
Bassist is starting work on a new album, one of three projects he has in the works for next year.
25 Facts About Guns N’ Roses’ ‘The Spaghetti Incident?’
What was intended as a pressure-releasing covers album ended up being a whole lot more - including the last Guns N' Roses album for 15 years.
Rolling Stones Announce 2019 U.S. ‘No Filter’ Tour
Band will bring its latest tour to stadiums across North America starting in the spring.
Listen to Chris Cornell’s Mash-Up of Metallica and U2’s ‘One’ Songs
The Soundgarden frontman sang the lyrics to Metallica's "One" to the tune of U2's song of the same name onstage in 2015.
Dave Grohl Cooked Barbecue for California Firefighters
Foo Fighters frontman stopped by a fire station to cook for firemen fighting Woolsey Fire.
Eagles of Death Metal Star Covers Guns N’ Roses on New ‘Pigeons of S— Metal’ Album
Jesse Hughes is using Axl Rose's famous "Pigeons of S--- Metal" insult as the title of an album on which he covers a Guns N' Roses song.
Queen ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Review Headlines Ranked
A number of outlets are using the band's lyrics and song titles to tell you about the new movie.
Gibson Set to Emerge From Bankruptcy
Nearly six months after filing for bankruptcy, Gibson Brands Inc. has a new majority ownership and leadership team that will officially take over on Nov. 1.