Nick DeRiso is UCR's assistant managing editor, and author of 'Journey: Worlds Apart.' He has been named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association, and Louisiana Sports Writers Association, and previously oversaw a daily newspaper section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.
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Why the New Movie About AC/DC’s Bon Scott Will be ‘Fictionalized’
Don't go into the upcoming film expecting a point-by-point retelling of his life.
Kiss’ Gene Simmons Is Promising ‘No More Make-Up’
More headlining solo shows are set to be announced in Europe and South America.
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s Marriage Counseling Lasted 30 Minutes
"There's no filter at all," she admitted. "He's got Tourette's with the truth."
An Incomplete Guide to Finding Lemmy Kilmister’s Ashes
Rob Halford even got some of the Motorhead frontman's remains inside of a bullet.
April 2024 New Music Releases
Record Store Day returns with another massive haul of cool stuff.
Ross Valory Finally Opens Up About Journey Split
For original bassist, his past with the group is now firmly in the past.
March 2024 New Music Releases
Heavy metal fans will have reason to rejoin next month.
AC/DC’s Most Historic Concerts
Health issues have meant they toured with and without Brian Johnson.
Why Elvis Costello Got Banned From ‘Saturday Night Live’
He gave shape to his own budding career with this rebellious move.
Explaining 60 Famously Misunderstood Lyrics
Things can take a comical turn when people insist on singing their own versions.
2024 New Music Releases
The coming year promises some heavy sounds.
‘Christmas Story’ Bully Was Also in Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’
Grover Dill somehow reappeared as the childhood version of Michael Anthony.