Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Gene Simmons Defends Charging Fans $12K to Be His RoadieGene Simmons Defends Charging Fans $12K to Be His RoadieThe Kiss star credits his own childhood curiosity with the idea and insurance requirements for part of the cost.
How Van Halen’s ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ Was Born at a ConcertHow Van Halen’s ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ Was Born at a ConcertProducer Ted Templeman originally thought the song's intro was "lame," but a much better replacement was soon found.
Van Halen Set List Evolution: 1978-2015Van Halen Set List Evolution: 1978-2015The band's live set lists changed a lot over their 14 tours, which featured three different singers and a constantly evolving sound.
Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Round 2 Has Some Tough ChoicesVote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Round 2 Has Some Tough ChoicesAfter scoring some impressive round-one victories, 16 albums move on to even tougher battles.
Kiss to Perform Live at 50th Anniversary Celebration ShowKiss to Perform Live at 50th Anniversary Celebration ShowIt will be the first time the band performs live in almost two years.
Dire Straits Add 1985 Live Album to Expanded ‘Brothers in Arms’Dire Straits Add 1985 Live Album to Expanded ‘Brothers in Arms’The three-disc set included the band's full 1985 concert in San Antonio.
Gene Simmons Postpones Multiple Solo Tour ShowsGene Simmons Postpones Multiple Solo Tour ShowsSeventeen dates have been removed from the Kiss star's solo tour plans.
Guns N’ Roses Announce New DrummerGuns N’ Roses Announce New DrummerThe band's newest member will be familiar to followers of bassist Duff McKagan's side project Loaded.
Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: UCR’s March Madness BracketVote for the Best Album of the ’80s: UCR’s March Madness BracketThirty-two classic albums got a spot in our bracket. Only one gets to dress like Freddie Mercury!
Def Leppard Recruits Bret Michaels and Extreme for Summer ShowsDef Leppard Recruits Bret Michaels and Extreme for Summer ShowsThe band now has 24 shows scheduled for the summer of 2025.