Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
(SPOILERS) Elton John’s Hysterical, Foul-Mouthed ‘Kingsmen: The Golden Circle’ Role Revealed
Wondering whether to go see Elton John in 'Kingsmen: The Golden Circle'? The most appropriate answer we can give you is, "F---, yes."
Lynyrd Skynyrd ‘Street Survivors’ Movie Halted by Judge’s Ruling
The planned film was to have told the story of Lynyrd Skynyrd's tragic 1977 plane crash from the perspective – and with the assistance – of former drummer Artimus Pyle.
‘He’s Back!’ Brian Johnson’s Surprise Live Return Electrifies Reading Festival
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson returned to the stage by performing "Back in Black" with Muse at the Reading Festival
Mayweather / McGregor Fight: Paul Stanley and Phil Anselmo Make Their Predictions
Two of hard rock's most famous frontmen make their Mayweather / McGregor predictions.
Meet the Actors Who Will Portray Queen in the Upcoming Freddie Mercury Biopic
The four actors who will be portraying the members of Queen in the upcoming Bryan Singer-directed Freddie Mercury biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' have been revealed.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Deny Johnny Van Zant Heart Attack Rumors; Gary Rossington Undergoes Another Heart-Related Procedure
Lynyrd Skynyrd have been temporarily forced off the road - but not, they insist, because singer Johnny Van Zant had a heart attack.
Listen to Ace Frehley’s New ‘Hard for Me': Exclusive Premiere
Check out a previously unreleased song from Ace Frehley's upcoming 'Anomaly Deluxe' re-issue.
Gene Simmons Contributes to Ace Frehley’s Next Album
Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has revealed that he recently co-wrote two songs with former bandmate Ace Frehley for the latter's next solo studio album.
Chris Cornell’s Cause of Death Confirmed as Suicide by Hanging
A medical examiner has confirmed that Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell committed suicide by hanging last night after a show in Detroit.
U2, ZZ Top Stars to Appear on Alice Cooper’s Upcoming ‘Paranormal’ Album
Alice Cooper has revealed the title, release plans and a very impressive list of guest stars for his next studio album.
Elton John Hospitalized for ‘Harmful and Unusual Bacterial Infection,’ Eight Shows Canceled
Elton John was hospitalized for two nights after contracting a rare infection during a recent South American tour.
Guitar Pioneer Allan Holdsworth Dies
Progressive rock and jazz fusion guitar pioneer Allan Holdsworth, who Eddie Van Halen called "the best, in my book," has died of unknown causes at the age of 70.