Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Has Metallica’s Bold (and Cold) ‘New Frontier’ Been Revealed?
Earlier this month, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich hinted that a special announcement about an event that would take the band to "another frontier" would be coming soon. Well, it looks like the secret's out in the form of a concert in Antarctica.
Motley Crue Gone Wild? Sebastian Bach Says He Was Once Asked to Replace Vince Neil
Sebastian Bach says he was once asked to replace Vince Neil in Motley Crue, but turned down the gig in order to remain in his old band, Skid Row: "Gee I sure know how to pick em."
Cowboys, Wet T-Shirts & Trash Bags: A Tale of Three Bon Jovi ‘Slippery When Wet’ Album Covers
'Slippery When Wet' made Bon Jovi international superstars, but not before they went through three wildly different concepts for the album artwork.
Kiss Now Have Their Own Pro Football Team
Kiss founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are now among the owners of a professional football team, which will be called the LA Kiss and will use the band's famous logo on their helmets. We can only imagine what the uniforms are going to look like.
Steven Tyler Crashes a Wedding
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler accidentally crashed a wedding over the 4th of July weekend in Washington, D.C. Or at least, that's his cover story.
Styx React to New Pluto Moon Being Named ‘Styx’
One of the two most recently discovered moons of the planet Pluto has been given a name that's very familiar to classic rock fans: Styx.
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis Fights Hotel Security
Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis got into a fight today (June 21) with security agents apparently attempting to protect the Rolling Stones at the Four Seasons in Philadelphia -- although both the hotel and the band say it wasn't anybody who works directly for them.
Black Sabbath, ’13’ – Album Review
Here's the rundown on '13,' Ozzy Osbourne's first full-length album with Black Sabbath in 35 years: It's not embarrassing in the least. In fact, it's pretty darn good and at times it's great.
It's unfair to ask, and highly unlikely, that '13' will ever achieve any kind of equal footing alongside the group's masterful six first albums...
The Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dies
Ray Manzarek, founding member and keyboardist for the Doors, died today (May 20) at age 74 after a long battle with bile duct cancer.
Hear Black Sabbath’s New Single ‘God Is Dead?’
Black Sabbath have finally unveiled 'God is Dead?,' the first song from their long-awaited reunion.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Daughter Kelly Hospitalized After Seizure
Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly was rushed to the hospital after suffering a reported seizure earlier today (March 7) while filming an episode of her E! show 'Fashion Police.'
Guns N Roses’ 2012 London Concert To Air on VH1 Classic
A "stunning" high-definition presentation of Guns N' Roses' June 2012 London concert will highlight a five-hour block of GNR-centric programming airing March 9 on VH1 Classic.