Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
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.
Former Kiss Star Peter Criss Selling ‘Enchanting’ Home for $1.8M
Onetime drummer is selling his Connecticut home for $1.8 million.
Whitesnake’s David Coverdale Selling ‘Spectacular’ Lake Tahoe Retreat for $9.8 Million
View from front door of singer's house is touted as "one of the most spectacular sights on the planet."
How Kiss Inspired Big Business’ Own ‘God of Thunder,’ Coady Willis
Big Business drummer Coady Willis credits an extremely cool uncle and a borrowed copy of Kiss' 'Alive II' for jump-starting his music career.
The Five Best Scenes in Motley Crue’s ‘The Dirt’ Movie
Comedy, tragedy, violence and loving reunions are all on display in the best scenes from 2019 biopic.
‘Holy S— This Is Heavy': When Motley Crue First Saw ‘The Dirt’
Director Jeff Tremaine was nervous about showing movie to the band, but viewing ended with hugs and misty eyes.
Chris Cornell Tribute Concert: Live Updates, Videos and Photos
Live updates, videos and photos from I Am The Highway: A Tribute to Chris Cornell
The Best Song From Every Motley Crue Album
Motley Crue's uncanny knack for staying ahead of the pack helped them define '80s hard rock.
Musician Killed, Others Missing After Tsunami Strikes Stage Mid-Concert
One member of the band Seventeen was killed when a tsunami struck their stage mid-concert, and two more are still missing.