Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Celebrate Your Favorite Artist With a Piece of Rock History
If you’re a classic rock fan, why not get a piece of rock history from your favorite artist?
Like a real Gold, Platinum, or Multi-Platinum record award—those that were presented to artists or the people who worked with them. Or a vinta...
Watch Dave Grohl Cover Blood, Sweat and Tears’ ‘Spinning Wheel’
Grohl and his Hanukkah Sessions collaborator Greg Kurstin were joined by Judd Apatow.
See the Mike Patton Stage Fight From the Drone’s Point of View
It was in his face, but he couldn't grab it.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Tour Dilemma: ‘I Just Can’t F—ing Walk Much’
"I can’t begin to tell you how f---ing frustrating life has become."
Metallica, Pantera and Mammoth WVH Set 2023-2024 ‘M72′ Tour Dates
Shows kick off in April and continue through September 2024.
Hear Billy Gibbons and Morris Day Team Up on ‘Too Much Girl 4 Me’
A chance meeting at a liquor store brought the two sharp-dressed men together.
The Only Time Brian Johnson Met Bon Scott
"I wish that I could have got to know him better," he says of AC/DC predecessor.
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Los Angeles: Guest Stars, Set List
Def Leppard, Motley Crue and Heart stars were on hand for second emotional show.
Kiss Announces Expanded Five-CD ‘Creatures of the Night’ Box Set
Seventy-five previously unreleased live tracks, demos and outtakes highlight 40th-anniversary reissue.
The 10 Weirdest Van Halen Songs
Band's built-in contradictions led to some pretty wild tracks.
Rick Allen Reflects on His Big Comeback: Rock Tweets of the Week
Plus: Aerial 'Abbey Road' photography, an Alex Van Halen sighting and ventriloquist REO Speedwagon.
The Hilariously Bad First Concerts of Rock’s Biggest Bands
There were long car rides, tiny stages and embarrassing situations on the way to stardom.