Matthew Wilkening

Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.

Band's built-in contradictions led to some pretty wild tracks.

There were long car rides, tiny stages and embarrassing situations on the way to stardom.

Disco, medieval quests and flutes!

Willie Nelson welcomes Texas trio to his Outlaw Music Festival.

Bands prove good things can happen on the Browns' home field.

The muscular guitarist appeared on Cooper's 'Constrictor' and 'Raise Your Fist and Yell' albums

Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown are reportedly planning to tour as Pantera.

Van Halen star drops another surprise song.

It's impossible to cover 40 years of Motley Crue history in just 90 minutes.

The whole story, including four drummers who have filled in for an injured Tommy Lee.

Bands powered through injuries and storms on trek's first night.

Return to hard rock started the band's long road to career salvation.