Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
25 Years Ago: Van Halen’s Denver Concert Rocked by Snow Storm
You know what Van Halen probably didn't expect during their 1995 summer tour? A snow storm.
Did AC/DC Just Leak New Photos With Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd?
Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd, Cliff Williams, Angus Young and Stevie Young all appear in the photos.
Kiss’ Stage Manager to Share Backstage Stories at Benefit Stream
Longtime crew member will share tales to raise money for others like him affected by COVID-19 shutdown.
Robert Duncan Recalls an Early Career Low Point in ‘Loudmouth’
Longtime music writer draws upon real-life Kiss and Clash stories for debut novel.
Ace Frehley: ‘I’m a Trump Supporter’
"All the politicians have had skeletons in the closet..."
40 Years Ago: Ace Frehley Releases His Final Kiss Single
"Talk to Me" was band's second single to feature guitarist Ace Frehley on vocals.
When Kiss Blew Everything Up for Their Fiery ‘Alive II’ Gatefold
Band simultaneously unleashed every pyrotechnic and hydraulic in its stage show for once-in-a-lifetime photo.
Kiss’ Gene Simmons Selling Hollywood Hideaway for $2.2 Million
Three-level house offers a "breathtaking, panoramic" view of Los Angeles.
The Awesome Secret Hiding in Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’ Singles
Cover artist wanted to make a big splash before CDs took over.
Watch Steve Lukather Battle Leaf Blowers With His Electric Guitar
"This is my response to my dickhead neighbor and his gardeners' 120 dB blowers at 7AM!" explains Toto guitarist.
Motley Crue Album Art: The Stories Behind 12 Infamous LP Covers
LP artwork tells the story of a band addicted to change and chaos.
The Crazy Tale of Motley Crue’s Abandoned ‘Personality #9′ Album
Five words John Corabi wanted to say to his bandmates: "Make your f---ing minds up."