Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Album of the Year: 2016 Ultimate Classic Rock Awards
David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, Metallica and Paul Simon are among the 20 deserving artists competing for your vote in the Album of the Year category.
David Bowie Snubbed in Favor of Justin Bieber for Grammy Album of the Year
Somehow David Bowie's universally praised farewell album 'Blackstar' isn't up for either the Album of the Year or Best Rock Album Grammy.
Sebastian Bach Explains Origins of Bon Jovi / Skid Row Feud: ‘I’ll F—-ing Own You’
Sebastian Bach reveals how tensions between Skid Row and Bon Jovi escalated from nasty pranks and angry words to thrown punches and even a death threat.
Stephen Pearcy: ‘The Real Ratt’ Will Return in 2017
Longtime Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy has sent out a tweet stating that the "real" version of the group will be back in action next year.
Taylor Hawkins In Rush? No Thanks! ‘I’d Get F—-ing Crucified’
If you're thinking about handing the Rush drum stool over to Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins, forget it.
Saturday Night Live’s ‘Hillary Clinton’ Mourns Election Loss With Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’
Saturday Night Live's Kate McKinnon opened the series' first post-election show in an unusually serious way.
Last Night’s World Series Game 7, in Four Classic Rock Songs
You don't need 'SportsCenter.' We can tell you what happened during last night's big World Series finale with just four songs.
Rock’s 30 Scariest Album Covers
We searched deep into the creepy, cobwebbed corners of our record collection to dig up classic rock's 30 scariest album covers.
Jon Bon Jovi Says ‘Two F—ers’ Are Keeping His Band Out of the Rock Hall of Fame
Jon Bon Jovi says some members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's nominating committee have made it their "personal mission" to keep his group from being inducted.
Brian May Battling ‘Persistent Illness,’ Cancels Remaining 2016 Plans
Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that he is battling a "persistent illness which is destroying my energy and will."
Vince Neil Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Battery in Las Vegas Hotel Incident
Vince Neil has pleaded guilty to a charge of misdemeanor battery for his role in an altercation at a Las Vegas hotel this past April.
Desert Trip’s Best Photos
Great photos of the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Bob Dylan, the Who and Neil Young at Desert Trip.