31 Essential Rock + Metal Albums Turning 40 in 202531 Essential Rock + Metal Albums Turning 40 in 2025Well that's rad. These 31 rock and metal albums have hit the four decade mark. How many of these 1985 records have you listened to?Chad ChildersChad Childers
Robert Smith’s Spinal Tap Moment at First Cure ShowRobert Smith’s Spinal Tap Moment at First Cure ShowHe says he only became his band’s singer after falling out with everyone else who wanted the role.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Robert Smith Plans to Retire in 5 Years: ‘If I Make It That Far’Robert Smith Plans to Retire in 5 Years: ‘If I Make It That Far’The Cure will celebrate their 50th anniversary, then reportedly sail into the sunset. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Hear the Cure’s Heart-Wrenching New Single ‘A Fragile Thing’Hear the Cure’s Heart-Wrenching New Single ‘A Fragile Thing’It's the latest tune from 'Songs of the Lost World,' the band's first new album in 16 years. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The Best Song From Every Cure AlbumThe Best Song From Every Cure AlbumRobert Smith's group boasts an array of classic tunes.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Why the Cure’s Robert Smith Thinks the Royal Family are ‘F—ing Idiots’Why the Cure’s Robert Smith Thinks the Royal Family are ‘F—ing Idiots’Singer shares a cartoon mocking Prince Charles' coronation. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Robert Smith Convinces Ticketmaster to Refund ‘Unduly High’ FeesRobert Smith Convinces Ticketmaster to Refund ‘Unduly High’ FeesCure frontman had been loudly criticizing the ticketing giant's practices. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The Cure Debut Two New Songs at Tour Kickoff, Their First New Music Since 2008The Cure Debut Two New Songs at Tour Kickoff, Their First New Music Since 2008The band said a new album would be out this year.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
The Cure Bassist Simon Gallup Says He’s ‘No Longer a Member’The Cure Bassist Simon Gallup Says He’s ‘No Longer a Member’“I’m ok," longtime member writes on Facebook. "[J]ust got fed up of betrayal.”Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff