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.
Revisiting Kiss’ ‘Horrible’ Thanksgiving Parade: ‘This is How You Get Fired’
Band manager Doc McGhee calls this 2014 appearance "the worst thing we did."
How Skid Row Fought ‘Tooth and Nail’ Before Recording ‘I Remember You’
They almost didn't record the song that made them too popular to take out their own trash.
How Far Did Van Halen Get Into Their Second Gary Cherone Record?
Despite the drubbing 'Van Halen III' took, the band and its third singer took a serious shot at making another album.
Kiss Reveal Date and Location of Final ‘End of the Road’ Concert
They've confirmed when the band's last-ever concert will take place.
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.
Quiet Riot and Frankie Banali Play Hollywood: Set List, Photos, Video
"I plan to entertain you with my live drumming for some time to come," Banali declared in the band's first show since he revealed his cancer battle.
30 Years Ago: Motley Crue Hit New Highs and Lows on the Dr. Feelgood Tour
Newly sober band mounted its most successful run ever, but the grueling trek took a toll on each member.