Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Rock’s 2024 Super Bowl Commercials: Watch Them Before Sunday
The Band, Guns N' Roses, Free and Steppenwolf will all be heard at the big game.
Melvins Recruit Ministry’s Drummer for New ‘Tarantula Heart’ LP
The new album features a 20-minute epic named "Pain Equals Funny."
Why Eric Carr Hated Kiss’ ‘All Hell’s Breakin’ Loose’
The drummer's first reaction: "Oh, my God, what are you doing to my song?"
The Beatles and David Bowie Among Early Grammy Winners
Jason Isbell also took home a pair of awards during the Grammy Premiere Ceremony.
Bruce Springsteen and Sammy Hagar Honor Jon Bon Jovi: Videos and Photos
Mammoth WVH and Jelly Roll also performed Bon Jovi songs at the star-studded event.
Watch Ace Frehley Space Travel in New ‘Walkin’ on the Moon’ Video
The former Kiss star delivers an outer space-themed love song.
40 Years Ago: A Secretly Doomed Van Halen Launches the 1984 Tour
Personality conflicts and substance abuse brought an unexpected end to the band's original lineup.
35 Albums That Turn 35 in 2024
Many of rock's biggest stars ended the decade with strong statements.
2024 Movie Sequels Preview: 32 Franchises Returning This Year
Sequels, prequels, reboots and spinoffs will dominate the big screen in 2024.
2024 Classic Rock Forecast: Will These 24 Questions Be Answered?
2024 could be a very eventful year in rock music.
25 Rock Stars Who Have Criticized the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
HOF execs have been labeled "faceless tuxedo-wearing morons" and "spineless weasels."
15 Rock Stars Who Put Out New Albums in Both 1973 and 2023
They said rock 'n' roll wouldn't last. These artists have proved them wrong.
See Over 200 Badass Retro Rock Back Patches
The right back patch could make or break your concert-going outfit.
20 Times Keith Richards Insulted Other Musicians
Rolling Stones co-founder has no problem calling famous peers "boring," "rubbish" or "crap."
Cher Says Rock Hall of Fame Can ‘Go You-Know-What Themselves’
"I wouldn't be in it now if they gave me a million dollars," declared the legendary singer.
Do Ya Think Rod Stewart’s $80 Million Mansion is Sexy?
Stewart has lived in the home for over 30 years.
Ace Frehley Mocks Kiss’ Avatars: ‘It’s Not Rock ‘n’ Roll’
"It kind of looked like it was geared towards children," says the band's founding guitarist.
The Night ‘Julia Child’ Bled to Death on ‘Saturday Night Live’
The celebrity chef just happened to catch the famous sketch live on TV.
5 Weird Things About Kiss’ Final Concert
The band's last concert began with a talk show and ended with them vowing to live on forever.
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington’s Former Home on Sale for $12M
The band's founding guitarist lived in the house for 30 years before his March 2023 death.