Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
5 Reasons Iron Maiden Should Be in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame
They're not going to show up, but they deserve the accolade anyway.
All 10 Van Halen Cover Songs Ranked
Cuts by other artists were important to band's formation - and its first big breakup.
Mick Fleetwood Plans to Make Music With Lindsey Buckingham Again
Drummer is quick to note the pair could collaborate outside of Fleetwood Mac.
45 Years Ago: Kiss Graduate Boot Camp With ‘Shout It Out Loud’
Producer Bob Erzin used blackboards and a coach's whistle to get the band into studio shape.
Bruce Kulick Revisits Kiss’ ‘Asylum’ on ‘Three Sides of the Coin’
Gene Simmons' $5,000 light-up cape lasted only one night.
Angus Young Shoots Down Bon Scott ‘Back in Black’ Rumors
AC/DC guitarist says singer missed contributing more to the album by a matter of days.
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH Play Acoustic ‘Distance’ on TV
Band's second live appearance put a twist on first single.
How Sammy Hagar Outmuscled Sly Stallone in ‘Winner Takes It All’
Bandmate Eddie Van Halen played bass on 'Over the Top' song.
Christine McVie on Fleetwood Mac’s Future: ‘We Just Don’t Know’
"We continue to hope for the best," she says.
Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, Go-Go’s Lead 2021 Rock Hall Nominees
Devo, Todd Rundgren and the New York Dolls are also among the 16 artists up for consideration this year.
Kiss’ Gene Simmons Reportedly Sells L.A. Hideaway for $2 Million
His other California home is still on the market for $22 million.
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH to Perform Live on Late Night TV
Wolfgang Van Halen's new band will make their late night TV debut on Feb. 11.