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
Bon Jovi’s New ‘American Reckoning’ Mourns George Floyd’s Murder
“I was moved to write 'American Reckoning' as a witness to history," says Jon Bon Jovi.
Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy: ‘Politics, Leave Me the F— Out’
"Politics leave me the f--- out, don’t be starting shit. Not into it. Not for press, not for nothing."
Why Def Leppard Did Things ‘Completely Different’ on New Live Set
"Vegas was great for that, especially the last couple of nights. We played two-, two-and-a-half-hour sets."
Ace Frehley Announces August Return to Live Performances
Former Kiss guitarist will play two socially distanced shows that month.
How Metallica’s ‘Black Noise’ Makes Their Whiskey Taste Different
"This is where we go off the rails."
How James Bond Fought Off Father Time in ‘Octopussy’
Roger Moore originally planned to bow out of the franchise after 1981's 'For Your Eyes Only.'
David Coverdale Questions ‘Arrogance’ of Ignoring COVID-19 Rules
Whitesnake leader is baffled by people who think "they're immune to worst biblical challenge we’ve had for millennia."
The Best Song From Every Sammy Hagar Album, Solo or With a Band
On his own or in a group, the Red Rocker proves there's more than one way to rock.
Joan Jett ‘Not Comfortable’ in Stadiums During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rocker says she doesn't want to put "the band or my crew in that position."
How Nazi Comparisons Forced Kiss to Change Their Logo in Germany
There's a good reason the band uses something different in that country.
Klaus Meine Denies the CIA Wrote Scorpions’ ‘Wind of Change’
"It's a good idea for a movie. That would be cool."
Slash’s Real Hair Appears on Wedding Cake Topper eBay Auction
A wedding cake top that reportedly feature's Slash's actual hair is up for grabs on eBay.