Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
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.
How Sammy Hagar Outmuscled Sly Stallone in ‘Winner Takes It All’
Bandmate Eddie Van Halen played bass on 'Over the Top' song.
Kiss’ Gene Simmons Reportedly Sells L.A. Hideaway for $2 Million
His other California home is still on the market for $22 million.
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH to Perform Live on Late Night TV
Wolfgang Van Halen's new band will make their late night TV debut on Feb. 11.