Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Judas Priest Announce Massive 50th Anniversary Box Set
'50 Heavy Metal Years of Music', a 42-CD package, includes metal band's entire catalog and 13 previously unreleased discs.
Jethro Tull Confirm ‘The Zealot Gene’ Album for Early 2022
Ian Anderson celebrates band's new record deal with InsideOutMusic/Sony Music.
Steve Hackett on Quitting Genesis: Band Democracy ‘Rarely Works’
Guitarist says keyboardist Tony Banks told him he “couldn’t do more solo albums" following 1975 debut.
How an Unused Jimi Hendrix Album Cover Led to Journey’s Scarab
Beetle first appeared on 1980's 'Departure,' and has remained a regular presence on the group's projects ever since.
Neil Peart’s Classic Car Collection to Hit Auction
Late Rush drummer's valuable fleet of "Silver Surfers" will be sold in August.
Top 50 Progressive Rock Albums
From 'The Lamb' to 'Octopus' to 'The Snow Goose' — the best LPs that dream beyond 4/4.
45 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin Go Rockabilly With ‘Candy Store Rock’
'Presence' single was a playful – if deceptively complex – homage to their early rock roots.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Rethink Farewell: ‘Maybe It’s Not Our Time to Go’
Band details U.S. dates for 2021 Big Wheels Keep on Turnin' Tour.
Doobie Brothers Add Three New Dates to 50th-Anniversary Tour
Band's North American run will be first in 25 years to feature singer Michael McDonald.
Jim Steinman, Writer of Meat Loaf’s ‘Bat Out of Hell,’ Dead at 73
Power ballad expert penned classics like "Bat Out of Hell" and Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart."