Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
5 Reasons Iron Maiden Should Be in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame
They're not going to show up, but they deserve the accolade anyway.
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.
The 40 Most Important Dates in Motley Crue History
Band's first four decades have been one hell of a wild ride.
‘Goodbye, 2020!’ Songs: Let’s Push This Year Over a Cliff Already
Let's bid a not-at-all fond farewell to a terrible, terrible year.
Underrated AC/DC: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album
The band's popularity and consistency make hunting for overlooked tracks a challenge.
Kiss Announce ‘Kiss 2020 Goodbye’ New Year’s Eve Virtual Concert
Ticket bundles for the virtual event range from $49 to $999.
The Day Wolfgang Van Halen Learned His Dad Was Famous: Interview
Eddie Van Halen's son recalls the music they both loved and the ones Dad just didn't get.
See Kiss’ ‘Dynasty’ Album Cover Recreated With 4,000 Legos
Creative fan makes the most of pandemic downtime.
Hear the Melvins ‘F––– Around’ With the Beach Boys’ ‘I Get Around’
They've added a staggering number of F-bombs to the 1964 hit.
How ‘Beats Workin” Became Van Halen’s Unexpectedly Perfect Farewell
Final song released during guitarist's lifetime helped bring his band's recording career full circle.
David Lee Roth Releases New Song Dedicated to Eddie Van Halen
"Hey Ed I'm gonna miss you," reads the note included with the song. "See you on the other side..."
Wolfgang Van Halen Says Rumors Are ‘Hurting Me and My Family’
"This is just a shitty lie attempting to capitalize on these awful times."