Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Wolfgang Van Halen Says Rumors Are ‘Hurting Me and My Family’
"This is just a shitty lie attempting to capitalize on these awful times."
Why Steve Perry Turned Down Eddie Van Halen’s Jam-Session Invite
Singer was contemplating leaving Journey at the same time Van Halen split with David Lee Roth.
Six AC/DC Albums Commemorated With New Australian Coins
Classic LPs like 'Back in Black' and 'High Voltage' celebrated in series.
How Sammy Hagar Made Peace With Eddie Van Halen Before His Death
"Eddie and I had been texting, and it's been a love fest."
Roth, Hagar, Anthony, Cherone React to Eddie Van Halen’s Death
Guitarist's passing leaves former bandmates heartbroken and speechless.
Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Selling ‘Breathtaking’ Home for $5.7M
Longtime L.A. resident moved to Wyoming to raise his young daughter.
AC/DC Share Snippet of New Song ‘Shot in the Dark’
Thirty-second teaser marks band's first new music since 2014.
Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd and Cliff Williams Are Back With AC/DC
Three members who left the band at various points during the 'Rock or Bust' tour have returned.
Kiss’ Stage Manager to Share Backstage Stories at Benefit Stream
Longtime crew member will share tales to raise money for others like him affected by COVID-19 shutdown.
45 Years Ago: How Kiss Finally Hit It Big on the ‘Alive!’ Tour
"It suddenly seemed like just a matter of time before things would explode."
The Awesome Secret Hiding in Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’ Singles
Cover artist wanted to make a big splash before CDs took over.
Hear Robert Plant’s New ‘Charlie Patton Highway’ Single
Song will appear on upcoming anthology and second Band of Joy album.