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.
Dave Lifton
Watch Metallica’s New Cover of Alice In Chains’ ‘Would?’
Performance was part of an all-star livestreamed event honoring the Seattle band.
Album John Lennon Signed for His Killer Is Up for Auction
The copy of 'Double Fantasy' the ex-Beatle signed hours before his murder is for sale.
Van Halen Album History: The Stories Behind All 12 Records
A handy guide to the dozen LPs released by the hard-rock heroes.
Metallica Announce Livestream ‘Helping Hands’ Benefit Show
Acoustic set will raise money for their All Within My Hands foundation.
Eddie Van Halen Tributes: Billboards, Marquees and Sidewalks
Messages of love for the guitarist, from the simple to the grand, have popped up all over the U.S.
Watch a Tour of Eddie Van Halen’s ‘5150’ Studio and Tape Vault
MTV Classic posted a 1998 segment where the guitarist shows Chris Connelly around his complex.
See the Teaser for Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Letter to You’ Movie
Documentary will premiere on Apple TV the same day the album comes out.
Why Nobody’s Sure Which Day Pete Rose Broke Baseball’s Hit Record
Experts say the star broke Ty Cobb's mark a few days earlier.
Judas Priest to Celebrate ’50 Heavy Metal Years’ in 648 Page Book
Band's history will be commemorating with 648 pages of photographs and essays, with contributions from all current members.
Graphic Novel Based on Dio’s ‘Holy Diver’ Cover Announced
Comic tells story of what happened before the priest got thrown into the ocean.
James Hetfield Year by Year: Photos 1984-2020
A look at the Metallica frontman, told through pictures from his career.
AC/DC’s ‘Back in Black': A Track-by-Track Guide
A look inside all 10 songs on 1980's classic album.