Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
15 Years Ago: Kiss’ New Lineup Digs Deep on ‘Rock the Nation’
A new lineup freed Kiss to explore their back catalog.
40 Years Ago: Ace Frehley Plays His First ‘Last Kiss Concert’
Their split followed a slow disintegration that actually began in the late '70s.
Sammy Hagar Wants to Buy David Lee Roth’s ‘Red Rocker’ Cartoon
"Is it for sale? How much? And where can I see it in person?"
Kiss’ Live Cover of the Who’s ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ Unearthed
Bruce Kulick combined fan-shot footage with soundboard audio to celebrate the Asylum tour's 35th anniversary.
Kiss Announce ‘Kiss 2020 Goodbye’ New Year’s Eve Virtual Concert
Ticket bundles for the virtual event range from $49 to $999.
The Day Wolfgang Van Halen Learned His Dad Was Famous: Interview
Eddie Van Halen's son recalls the music they both loved and the ones Dad just didn't get.
See Kiss’ ‘Dynasty’ Album Cover Recreated With 4,000 Legos
Creative fan makes the most of pandemic downtime.
Unreleased Van Halen Tracks Include Alternate ‘Hot for Teacher’
Different vocals and an Eddie Van Halen bass and guitar duel reportedly highlight the unreleased '1984' track.
40 Years Ago: Kiss Stares Down a Very Uncertain ‘Tomorrow’
Kiss tried to put on a brave face as internal and external pressures mounted.
David Lee Roth Releases New Song Dedicated to Eddie Van Halen
"Hey Ed I'm gonna miss you," reads the note included with the song. "See you on the other side..."