Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Watch a 10-Year-Old Join Kiss for One of Their Most Raunchy SongsWatch a 10-Year-Old Join Kiss for One of Their Most Raunchy SongsThe 1995 shows helped kick-start the band's original lineup reunion.
AC/DC Launch 2025 North American Tour: Video, Set List and PhotosAC/DC Launch 2025 North American Tour: Video, Set List and PhotosIt's the band's first North American tour in nine years.
How to Hear and Watch Every US AC/DC Tour: 1977-2023How to Hear and Watch Every US AC/DC Tour: 1977-2023Over four decades of heavy-duty touring have made the Australian legends one of America's favorite bands.
50 Years Later: How to Hear and Watch Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Tour50 Years Later: How to Hear and Watch Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ TourThe band didn't film or record any of the shows, but the work of some enterprising fans allows us to revisit this tour.
April 7, 1990: Two Famous Drummers Have Very Different Bad NightsApril 7, 1990: Two Famous Drummers Have Very Different Bad NightsOne lost his job, and the other is lucky he didn't lose his life.
Hear Three Songs From Pretenders’ New ‘Kick ‘Em Where It Hurts’ Live AlbumHear Three Songs From Pretenders’ New ‘Kick ‘Em Where It Hurts’ Live Album'Kick 'Em Where It Hurts' limited edition vinyl is available only through the band's website.
Gang of Four Bassist Dave Allen Dead at 69Gang of Four Bassist Dave Allen Dead at 69After appearing on the post-punk pioneers' first two albums, he left to form Shriekback.
Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini Play First Show: Video, Set ListRatt’s Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini Play First Show: Video, Set ListPerforming together for the first time in seven years, the duo tore through 16 Ratt classics.
Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Time for the Final Battle!Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Time for the Final Battle!It's Van Halen's '1984' vs. AC/DC's 'Back in Black' for all the marbles.
Guns N’ Roses vs. Van Halen: Best ’80s Album Vote RoundtableGuns N’ Roses vs. Van Halen: Best ’80s Album Vote RoundtableWith '1984' and 'Appetite for Destruction' just 61 votes apart with 12 hours left, the UCR staff weighs in on this close battle.
Kid Rock Joins President Trump to Target Ticket Reselling Scams: Photo GalleryKid Rock Joins President Trump to Target Ticket Reselling Scams: Photo GalleryThe star-spangled suit-wearing rock star spoke out against unfair ticket reselling practices.
Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Only the Final Four Remain!Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Only the Final Four Remain!Only Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, Van Halen and U2 remain in contention.