Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
If Kiss Started Today? ‘We’d Be F—ed,’ Says Paul Stanley
Kiss founder Paul Stanley, echoing his bandmate Gene Simmons' much-discussed "rock is dead" declaration, says the group wouldn't stand a chance if it tried to start its career today.
Kiss, Def Leppard Kick Off Summer Tour With Some Set List Surprises
Kiss and Def Leppard kicked off their 40-date summer tour last night in Salt Lake City, Utah. Both groups, particularly Kiss, had some setlist surprises in store for the crowd.
Jimmy Page Says He’s Fed Up With Robert Plant’s Led Zeppelin Reunion ‘Games’
In a new interview, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page says he's tired of singer Robert Plant "playing games" regarding a reunion tour for the surviving members of the legendary group.
Judas Priest Release First Track from New ‘Redeemer of Souls’ Album
Judas Priest have unveiled the album title, cover art, and most importantly, first song from their upcoming studio album, 'Redeemer of Souls.'
Led Zeppelin Share First Full Track from Upcoming Box Sets
The first full taste of the bonus live material from the upcoming re-releases of Led Zeppelin's first three albums is now available in the form of a blistering 1969 take on 'Communication Breakdown.'
Hear the Original Version of Every Track from the Ronnie James Dio Tribute Album
Hear the original versions of the Dio, Rainbow and Black Sabbath songs being covered on the upcoming Ronnie James Dio tribute album 'This is Your Life.'
Update: Metallica Release Official ‘The Lords of Summer’ Video
Metallica debuted a new song titled 'The Lords of Summer' at their March 16, 2014 concert in Bogota, Columbia.
Kiss Reveal ‘Kissteria’ Box Set, ‘Kiss 40′ Collection Details
Kiss have revealed the contents of their new 'Kissteria' vinyl box set, as well as the track list for their upcoming '40' compilation and the dates their individual vinyl album re-issues will be made available.
Kiss and Def Leppard Announce 40-Date 2014 Summer Tour
Kiss and Def Leppard will join forces for a 40-date North American Summer 2014 tour.
Wearing Kiss Makeup Causes High School Seniors to be Sent Home on ‘Celebrity Day’
Four Kiss fans in Montgomery, New York say they were sent home from their high school's 'Senior Celebrity Day' yesterday for donning makeup and dressing up as the Demon, Space Ace, Starchild and Catman.
Peter Criss on Kiss Hall of Fame Exclusion: ‘This is Disgraceful’
Founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss says that he was "denied" a chance to perform alongside his former bandmates at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, in a move he calls "disgraceful."
Metal Singer Tim Lambesis Pleads Guilty to Murder-for-Hire Charges
In chilling music news from outside the world of classic rock, Tim Lambesis, singer for the popular metal band As I Lay Dying, pleaded guilty today to solicitation of murder for his role in a plot to kill his estranged wife, Meggan Lambesis.