Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Chris Slade Photographed With AC/DC At Grammy Event
Chris Slade has been photographed with AC/DC at a pre-Grammys charity event, fueling speculation the drummer will be rejoining the band.
42 Years Ago: Kiss Perform Their First Concert
On Jan. 30, 1973, less than 10 people witnessed the first live performances by Kiss at the Popcorn Club (soon to be renamed the Coventry) in Queens, N.Y.
Kiss + Momoiro Clover Z Release Full ‘Yumeno Ukiyoni Saitemina’ Video
See the full version Kiss and Momoiro Clover Z's crazy new video...
CSNY Drummer Dallas Taylor Dies at 66
Dallas Taylor, who played drums for Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Manassas and Stephen Stills, has died at the age of 66 of unknown causes.
Lung Cancer, Pacemaker: More Malcolm Young Health Woes Detailed
AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young battled lung cancer and had a pacemaker installed as a result of a heart condition.
Here’s Your First Taste of Kiss’ Team-Up With Japanese Pop Group Momoiro Clover Z
The first sample of the collaborative single featuring Kiss and Japanese pop group Momoiro Clover Z has been unveiled.
Dave Grohl Teams Up With Slipknot, Corrosion of Conformity Stars in New Supergroup
Teenage Time Killers, featuring the Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, Corey Taylor of Slipknot, Reed Mullin of Corrosion of Conformity and others, will put out their first album in 2015.
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ringo Starr, Joan Jett + Lou Reed Elected Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the class of 2015
Engineer and Producer John Hampton Dies
Acclaimed engineer and producer John Hampton died December 12 after a battle with cancer.
Best Songs of 2014
The best songs of 2014 find rock's biggest names successfully treading the difficult line between revisiting past glories and keeping things fresh.