Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Lemmy Labels Paris Gunmen ‘A—holes’ and ‘Cowards’
Motorhead leader Lemmy Kilmister has spoken out against the people responsible for last week's attacks on the city of Paris, which killed 130 people including 89 fans attending an Eagles of Death Metal concert.
"It's so dumb," he tells ZDF...
How a Back-to-Basics Attempt Became One of Kiss’ Most Controversial Albums
Without a doubt the weirdest record Kiss ever made, 'Music from the Elder' was both critically trashed and commercially stillborn.
Brad Whitford Says Aerosmith Feel a ‘Little Bit Abandoned’ by Steven Tyler
Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford says the group feels "a little bit abandoned" by Steven Tyler's decision to nix the band's planned 2016 North American tour.
How Playing ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Changed Paul Stanley
Best known as the frontman for Kiss, he spent a big chunk of 1999 wearing a very different costume.
Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, the Cars, Yes, Steve Miller and Chicago Among Rock Hall of Fame Nominees
Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, the Cars, Yes, Steve Miller and Chicago are among the acts newly nominated for possible induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
17 Years Ago: Kiss’ Original Lineup Reunites (But Not Really) for New Studio Album
On Sept. 28, 1998, the original lineup of Kiss released their first studio album together in about 20 years. Well... sort of.
High Altitude Forces Motorhead’s Lemmy to Cut Show Short
Motorhead were forced to leave the stage on Aug. 27, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah after performing just four songs due to singer Lemmy Kilmister's difficulties breathing at high altitude.
Why Guns N’ Roses Cut ‘Use Your Illusion’ in Half
A single-disc edition featured 12 of the most popular tracks from the original albums.
Bruce Dickinson Makes Emergency Landing
Iron Maiden singer and experienced pilot Bruce Dickinson was recently forced to make an emergency landing when his plane ran low on fuel.
Aerosmith Celebrate Tour Finale With the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders
Aerosmith celebrated the end of their 2015 "Blue Army" tour in high style.
Three Grateful Dead Stars Team Up With John Mayer for New Tour
Three of the four "core" Grateful Dead members have decided that this summer's five "Fare Thee Well" shows weren't the end of their time together after all.
Motley Crue Add High-Flying ‘Transformer Stage’ Stunt to Farewell Tour
Tommy Lee's not the only member of Motley Crue who can fly anymore.