Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
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.
32 Years Ago: Vinnie Vincent Plays His First Kiss Concert
On Dec. 29, 1982, Kiss played their first concert with guitarist Vinnie Vincent, who took over for founding member Ace Frehley during the recording of their 'Creatures of the Night' album.
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.
15 Awesome Lego Album Covers
As these awesome Lego album covers show quite clearly, rock's greatest works of visual art still look great when they're made out of interlocking plastic blocks.
We recently stumbled on the Lego Albums Tumblr, where Harry Heaton has recreated dozens of album covers from across the musical spectrum using dozens of little Lego pieces...
Revisiting Malcolm Young’s Last AC/DC Concert
With Malcolm Young's retirement following a dementia diagnosis, the June 28, 2010 show by AC/DC at Bilbao, Spain has become steeped in historical significance.
Ted Nugent on Ferguson Grand Jury Decision: ‘Justice is Served’
Ted Nugent says the Missouri grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson was the right one.
AC/DC Release ‘Rock or Bust’ Video
AC/DC have released the video for the title track to their 2014 album 'Rock or Bust.'
Janis Joplin Film News: Acclaimed Director Signs on for Amy Adams-led Biopic
Jean Marc-Vallee, director of 'Dallas Buyers Club,' has signed on to direct the Janis Joplin biopic starring Amy Adams.
10 Surprising Things We Learned During AC/DC’s ‘Ask Us Anything’ Session
AC/DC's Cliff Williams and Angus Young took part in a freewheeling Reddit AMA session this weekend, and we've compiled a list of the 10 best -- and sometimes oddest -- things we learned from their answers.
U2’s Bono Needs Surgery After Bike Accident
U2 singer Bono reportedly needs surgery after a New York City bike accident.