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
Alice Cooper, Tesla and Lita Ford Announce 2020 Summer Tour
Dates start in spring and run through summer.
David Lee Roth Kicks Off Las Vegas Residency: Set List, Photos, Video
Longtime Van Halen singer plays first full solo show in 13 years.
40 Years Ago: Onstage Sabotage by Peter Criss Ends Kiss’ Original Lineup
Drummer deliberately ruined three of his final five shows with original lineup.
Slayer’s Farewell Tour Hits Its Last City: Photos, Set List
The legendary metal band plays the penultimate show on their farewell tour.
No Paul Stanley, No Sharks: Watch Kiss Play on a Fishing Boat
Band's five-song set in Australia was performed for handful of fans.
How the Black Crowes’ Robinson Brothers Ended Their Family Feud
"I said some horrible things. I was in a negative place, but you know what, I've apologized..."
Tool Turn Almost Every Rock Show Cliche Upside Down: Live Photos
Band's set steers away from expectations - with one notable exception.
40 Years Ago: How a Drunk Ace Frehley Torpedoed Kiss’ ‘Tom Snyder’ Appearance
The personality conflicts that were privately tearing the band apart were made public on live national television.
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.
Tool Fan Unknowingly Asks Eddie Van Halen to Take His Picture
A music fan asked Eddie Van Halen to take a picture of him in front of Tool's stage - apparently without recognizing the guitar god.
Motorhead’s Campbell, Dee Skipped in Rock Hall Nomination: ‘Pure Wrong’
Guitarist and drummer played on the majority of the group's 22 studio albums.
Watch Peter Criss Destroy His Drum Kit at Last Original-Lineup Kiss Show
Drummer's first stint ended with a private whimper. He made sure his second departure was loud and public.