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
How the ‘Unholy’ Video Brought Kiss Into the ’90s: Book Excerpt
"I remember kind of creeping up, and I heard Gene or Paul saying, ‘Well ... maybe the kid’s right. Maybe we should listen.’"
Rock’s Biggest Songs Become Terrifying Halloween Movie Posters
We changed one word in the titles of these popular rock songs - and opened the door to a world of terror.
Eddie Money Through the Years: Photo Gallery
Career, family and friends are featured in the collection of photographs.
Ranking the Past Year’s Big Rock Movies
Queen, Motley Crue, Elton John, the Beatles and Bruce Springsteen were the subject of recent films.
Iron Maiden Super-Size Their ‘Legacy’ in Concert: Photo Gallery
Band's new tour revisits the best of its '80s work with help from a spectacular new stage show.
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.
10 Most Exciting Moments From the Kiss Kruises
Fans have been witness to – and occasionally active participants in – some very memorable highlights.
Queen’s Adam Lambert Selling ‘Enchanting’ L.A. Home for $3.6 Million
He previously tried to sell the Los Angeles home two years ago for $300,000 more.
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.
Rush to Release ‘A Farewell to Kings’ Graphic Novel
A 144-page graphic novel dedicated to the creation of band's 1977 album is due in September.
Hear Meghan Kabir’s ‘Moody, Dark’ Cover of Motley Crue’s ‘Live Wire’
How singer transformed riff rocker into hypnotic ballad.