Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
5 Weird Things About Kiss’ Final Concert5 Weird Things About Kiss’ Final ConcertThe band's last concert began with a talk show and ended with them vowing to live on forever.
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington’s Former Home on Sale for $12MLynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington’s Former Home on Sale for $12MThe band's founding guitarist lived in the house for 30 years before his March 2023 death.
Ace Frehley Reveals ‘10,000 Volts’ Title Song, Art and Track ListAce Frehley Reveals ‘10,000 Volts’ Title Song, Art and Track ListFormer Kiss guitarist announces his first album of new material in over five years.
The Night Kiss Played a Show With Two Lead GuitaristsThe Night Kiss Played a Show With Two Lead GuitaristsMark St. John had just been hired as the band's second replacement for Ace Frehley.
Paul Stanley on Flu Battle: ‘I Was Wondering if It Was My Time’Paul Stanley on Flu Battle: ‘I Was Wondering if It Was My Time’Kiss returned to the stage after being forced to cancel three farewell concerts.
David Lee Roth Responds to Hagar’s Tour Offer: ‘Let’s Do This’David Lee Roth Responds to Hagar’s Tour Offer: ‘Let’s Do This’"I'm ready to go," Roth said to his Van Halen successor.
Rock and Metal Socks: 20 Great Holiday Stocking StuffersRock and Metal Socks: 20 Great Holiday Stocking StuffersJust don't ask Flea how to wear them.
Revisiting Kiss’ ‘Horrible’ Thanksgiving Parade: ‘This is How You Get Fired’Revisiting Kiss’ ‘Horrible’ Thanksgiving Parade: ‘This is How You Get Fired’Band manager Doc McGhee calls this 2014 appearance "the worst thing we did."
18 Rock and Metal Holiday Sweaters That Will Bring Shame to Your Family18 Rock and Metal Holiday Sweaters That Will Bring Shame to Your FamilyThere's also a couple that aren't so bad.
Skid Row Fought ‘Tooth and Nail’ Before Taping ‘I Remember You’Skid Row Fought ‘Tooth and Nail’ Before Taping ‘I Remember You’They almost didn't record the song that made them too popular to take out their own trash.
How Ronnie Montrose Stepped Into the Spotlight on ‘Montrose’How Ronnie Montrose Stepped Into the Spotlight on ‘Montrose’The album overcame a slow sales start to become one of the more influential and beloved in hard-rock history.
2023 Classic Rock Holiday Gift Guide: Bongs, Boots, Bags and More2023 Classic Rock Holiday Gift Guide: Bongs, Boots, Bags and MoreThis holiday season, help your loved ones dress like ZZ Top and drink like Van Halen.