Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Steve Perry Says He’ll Release a ‘Cathartic’ New Solo Album in 2017
Steve Perry says he's been recording a new, long-awaited solo album for about a year.
Deep Purple Debut New ‘All I Got Is You’ Song and Video
Deep Purple have released a new video for "All I Got Is You," the second single from their upcoming album Infinite.
Why Montrose Fired Sammy Hagar: Exclusive ‘Rock the Nation’ Book Excerpt
In this excerpt from 'Rock the Nation: Montrose, Gamma and Ronnie Redefined,' author Martin Popoff explains what led to Sammy Hagar's dismissal from Montrose.
Metallica Confirmed for ‘Very Special and Unique’ 2017 Grammy Performance
Metallica will perform at the Grammys for the fourth time in their career, and they're promising something 'very special and unique.'
Steve Perry Offers First Statement on Journey’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Former Journey singer Steve Perry has offered his first public statement since the band was elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Read Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech
At tonight's Nobel Prize banquet in Stockholm, US Ambassador to Sweden Azita Raji read an acceptance speech from Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Album of the Year: 2016 Ultimate Classic Rock Awards
David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, Metallica and Paul Simon are among the 20 deserving artists competing for your vote in the Album of the Year category.
Ace Frehley Wishes ‘Creatures of the Night’ Was His Last Kiss Album
Ace Frehley says he wishes 'Creatures of the Night,' and not 'Music from the Elder,' was his last album with Kiss.
Leon Russell Dies at Age 74
Musician and songwriter Leon Russell died in his sleep at the age of 74, according to a post on his official Facebook page.
Jon Bon Jovi Says ‘Two F—ers’ Are Keeping His Band Out of the Rock Hall of Fame
Jon Bon Jovi says some members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's nominating committee have made it their "personal mission" to keep his group from being inducted.
Brian May Battling ‘Persistent Illness,’ Cancels Remaining 2016 Plans
Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that he is battling a "persistent illness which is destroying my energy and will."
David Lee Roth: ‘Help! I Have a Stalker’
David Lee Roth is asking for help stopping a stalker that has called him 75 times in the past four months.