Michael Gallucci is the managing editor at Ultimate Classic Rock. His previous gigs include editor-of-chief at Diffuser.fm, managing editor of Cleveland Scene and writing about music and movies for All Music Guide, American Songwriter, the A.V. Club, Paste, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites. @mgallucci
Michael Gallucci
Def Leppard, ‘Diamond Star Halos': Album Review
First album in seven years from glam-metal vets pulls thematic inspiration from their favorite artists.
The 10 Heaviest Led Zeppelin Songs
Music doesn't get much heavier, or better, than this.
Black Keys, ‘Dropout Boogie': Album Review
Following roots-nodding covers LP 'Delta Kream,' duo gets back to basics for 11th record.
Jack White, ‘Fear of the Dawn': Album Review
First of two 2022 albums marks return to guitar-hero territory after 2018's experimental 'Boarding House Reach.'
Red Hot Chili Peppers, ‘Unlimited Love': Album Review
Prodigal guitarist returns for band's 12th album, unsurprisingly evoking '90s nostalgia.
Reissue Roundup: Winter Sets From Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, More
Year is off to a slow start, but a handful of new archival sets make up for it.
Ghost, ‘Impera': Album Review
Swedish pop-rockers get historical on ambitious fifth LP.
Ronnie Spector Dies at Age 78
Singer found fame as the voice on some of the '60s' greatest songs and as the original "bad girl of rock 'n' roll."
Reissue Roundup: Fall Sets From David Bowie, Billy Joel and More
Deluxe box sets, expanded classic LPs and other treasures highlight the latest batch of archival releases.
The Darkness, ‘Motorheart': Album Review
Seventh album from "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" hitmakers is more of the same chewy hard-rock.
Elton John, ‘The Lockdown Sessions': Album Review
Stevie Nicks, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Wonder and others join legend on new collaborative LP.
Rolling Stones, ‘Tattoo You (40th Anniversary Edition)': Album Review
Four CDs document the era surrounding the band's last great record.