Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
The Night Kiss Played a Show With Two Lead Guitarists
Mark St. John had just been hired as the band's second replacement for Ace Frehley.
Underrated Motley Crue: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album
Nine songs that prove the band doesn't get enough credit for its songwriting.
5 Reasons Iron Maiden Should Be in the Rock and 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.
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.
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.
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.
Nikki Sixx and Bret Michaels Assist Catfished Woman on ‘Dr. Phil’
The Motley Crue and Poison stars speak out against online celebrity imposters.