Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Dire Straits Add 1985 Live Album to Expanded ‘Brothers in Arms’
The three-disc set included the band's full 1985 concert in San Antonio.
Guns N’ Roses Announce New Drummer
The band's newest member will be familiar to followers of bassist Duff McKagan's side project Loaded.
Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: UCR’s March Madness Bracket
Thirty-two classic albums got a spot in our bracket. Only one gets to dress like Freddie Mercury!
ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Taking Time Off Tour for Health Reasons
The band has recruited a fellow Texan to fill in on their current tour.
Hear the First Single From Billy Idol’s New ‘Dream Into It’ Album
"Still Dancing" is from his upcoming autobiographical LP.
Here Are the Rock Hall of Fame Fan Vote Leaders After One Week
The leading band has close to twice as many votes as the runner-up.
Rock Hall of Fame’s 2025 Nominations Dominated by New Names
Eight of this year's nominees are on the ballot for the first time.
1985’s 15 Most Important Rock Tours
1985 was a glorious time to be a fan of live rock and roll music.
45 Movie Sequels That Will Rule the Box Office in 2025
Thirteen of 2024's 14 biggest movies were sequels. The other one is getting a sequel this year.
‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Movie Release Date Announced
The "docu-concert" will include previously unreleased live footage from early in the band's career.
Win Van Halen’s ‘Live In Dallas 1991′ Record Store Day Vinyl
Special show found Sammy Hagar making good on a promise to Texas fans.
The Weirdest Christmas Movie From Every Year: 1984-2024
From comedy to horror to romance, there have been some strange holiday films over the years.