Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
The Story of Led Zeppelin’s Most Diverse LP, ‘Houses of the Holy’
After releasing four records in just under three years, they were finally afforded a bit of breathing room.
Sammy Hagar Ponders: What If ‘Van Hagar’ Never Broke Up?
Sammy Hagar says his first departure from Van Halen was a big mistake on the band's part.
Paul McCartney vs. James Hetfield: March Mullet Madness
Beatles legend Paul McCartney and Metallica frontman James Hetfield have advanced to the elite eight in our highly contested March Mullet Madness battle.
When Robert Plant Got Horny and Loud on ‘Manic Nirvana’
He really turned the "Hammer of the Gods" loose on his fifth studio album.
The Troubled History of Van Halen’s ‘III’ With Gary Cherone
Their recording career hit first major road bump with debut of the band's third singer.
Win a Signed ‘Kiss Rocks Vegas’ Poster, Film Plays Movie Theaters This Week
Kiss will be debuting a new concert film, Kiss Rocks Vegas, at movie theaters "around the world" on May 25.
Top 10 Green Songs
It may not be easy being green, but as this list of green songs demonstrates, it's simple enough to write about it.
Did Sammy Hagar’s ‘Unboxed’ Lead to Van Halen Split?
He was contractually obligated to release this greatest-hits collection but then added two new songs.
When David Coverdale and Jimmy Page Made an Album Together
Two veterans were eager to prove themselves outside of their famous bands.
Blue Murder Keyboardist Nik Green Dies
Blue Murder keyboardist Nik Green died last night (March 13) after what his former bandmate Tony Franklin called "a brave battle with cancer."
Top 10 Pie Songs
Pie songs are surprisingly easy to find on your local classic rock station, and what better time than Thanksgiving to run down some of our favorite odes to this popular dessert?
Iggy Pop’s Had Enough of You … Yeah, YOU!
Iggy Pop ends his new album 'Post Pop Depression' with a spectacular rant against modern society.