Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Why Every Bob Ezrin Album With Kiss Is So Different
Producer helped deliver a couple albums they needed to step forward, but he was also involved in one of the biggest missteps in rock history.
The Night Kiss Played a Show With Two Lead Guitarists
Mark St. John had just been hired as the band's second replacement for Ace Frehley.
Underrated Motley Crue: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album
Nine songs that prove the band doesn't get enough credit for its songwriting.
5 Reasons Iron Maiden Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
They're not going to show up, but they deserve the accolade anyway.
All 10 Van Halen Cover Songs Ranked
Cuts by other artists were important to band's formation - and its first big breakup.
Mick Fleetwood Plans to Make Music With Lindsey Buckingham Again
Drummer is quick to note the pair could collaborate outside of Fleetwood Mac.
45 Years Ago: Kiss Graduate Boot Camp With ‘Shout It Out Loud’
Producer Bob Erzin used blackboards and a coach's whistle to get the band into studio shape.
Bruce Kulick Revisits Kiss’ ‘Asylum’ on ‘Three Sides of the Coin’
Gene Simmons' $5,000 light-up cape lasted only one night.
Angus Young Shoots Down Bon Scott ‘Back in Black’ Rumors
AC/DC guitarist says singer missed contributing more to the album by a matter of days.
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH Play Acoustic ‘Distance’ on TV
Band's second live appearance put a twist on first single.