Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
That Time ‘The Love Boat’ Channeled Kiss and Alice Cooper
Black-and-white makeup, fire and a gigantic snake. Sound familiar?
Bruce Kulick Pays Tribute to Brother Bob With ‘I Still Love You’
Former Kiss guitarist teams up with two other musicians who recently lost loved ones.
Who Cares if Eddie Van Halen’s Grammy Tribute Was Kind of Short?
Guitar legend died last October after a long battle with cancer.
Why Every Bob Ezrin Album With Kiss Is So Different
Producer helped deliver a couple albums they needed to step forward, but he was also involved in one of the biggest missteps in rock history.
Underrated Motley Crue: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album
Nine songs that prove the band doesn't get enough credit for its songwriting.
All 10 Van Halen Cover Songs Ranked
Cuts by other artists were important to band's formation - and its first big breakup.
Mick Fleetwood Plans to Make Music With Lindsey Buckingham Again
Drummer is quick to note the pair could collaborate outside of Fleetwood Mac.
45 Years Ago: Kiss Graduate Boot Camp With ‘Shout It Out Loud’
Producer Bob Erzin used blackboards and a coach's whistle to get the band into studio shape.
Angus Young Shoots Down Bon Scott ‘Back in Black’ Rumors
AC/DC guitarist says singer missed contributing more to the album by a matter of days.
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH Play Acoustic ‘Distance’ on TV
Band's second live appearance put a twist on first single.