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, ScreenCrush, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites. @mgallucci
Michael Gallucci
Top 10 Double Albums
Releasing a double album in the '60s and '70s was a rite of passage. But which one was best?
Manny Charlton, Nazareth Guitarist, Dead at 80
Co-founding guitarist also produced early Guns N' Roses demos.
Journey, ‘Freedom': Album Review
Veteran band's first album in 11 years stays on course.
50 Years Ago: ‘Conquest of the Planet of the Apes’ Closes the Circle
Fourth film in series gets political while bringing saga back to its beginning.
Reissue Roundup: Spring Sets From Elton John, the Stones and More
Expanded sets and unearthed archival material from Prince, Neil Young and others highlight past few months.
35 Years Ago: The Cure Reach Pop Heaven With ‘Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me’
Robert Smith aimed big on band's seventh album and was rewarded with a worldwide hit.
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.
Clash, ‘Combat Rock / The People’s Hall': Album Review
Classic lineup's final LP from 1982 gets an extra disc of unreleased tracks and outtakes.
Rolling Stones, ‘Live at the El Mocambo': Album Review
Legendary 1977 small-club set, sampled on 'Love You Live,' finally released in its entirety.
Envy of None, ‘Envy of None': Album Review
Guitarist Alex Lifeson's first project since Rush's breakup isn't quite what you'd expect.
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.