Matthew Wilkening is the Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and Diffuser.fm. He is determined to raise his children in a world without competitive singing television shows.
Matthew Wilkening
35 Years Ago: How Iron Maiden Wrote ‘2 Minutes to Midnight’ in Just 20 Minutes
A quick burst of inspiration helped the band pen one of its most enduring songs in a hotel room.
Sixx, Snider, Bach Demand Gun Safety Reform After Mass Shootings
Rockers call for stricter laws after a pair of shootings left 29 dead over the weekend.
Alice Cooper Scares the Daylights Out of Cleveland: Photo Gallery
Sunlight didn't stop rocker from delivering thrills and chills at his most recent stop on the Ol' Black Eyes Is Back tour.
The Day Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony Became Best Friends
Frontman says he was in Van Halen for several years before he and bassist really connected.
Kiss ‘Hottest Brand in the Land’ Merchandise Photo Book Announced
See eight preview pages from work that chronicles the band's merchandising craze of the '70s and '80s.
The ’70s Sci-Fi Concept Album Sammy Hagar Was Forced to Abandon
If the Red Rocker had his way, he would have released a concept LP more than 40 years ago.
The Best Song From Every Metallica Album
Choosing the top tracks by one of the most important bands in the history of heavy metal is a rather daunting task.
Watch the Avengers Fall to Billy Joel’s ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’
Just like the superheroes' battle with Thanos, they were doomed from the start here.
Sammy Hagar ‘Would Love’ for the Circle to Open for Van Halen
Singer says he bares no ill will toward his former bandmates and is curious to see how they'd measure up to his new group.
Heart’s Nancy Wilson Selling ‘Gorgeous’ Topanga Home for $2.1 Million
Guitarist puts her estate on the market not too long after sister Ann's Seattle house sold.