Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Dire Straits Add 1985 Live Album to Expanded ‘Brothers in Arms’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 DrummerGuns N’ Roses Announce New DrummerThe 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 BracketVote for the Best Album of the ’80s: UCR’s March Madness BracketThirty-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 ReasonsZZ Top’s Frank Beard Taking Time Off Tour for Health ReasonsThe 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’ AlbumHear 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 WeekHere Are the Rock Hall of Fame Fan Vote Leaders After One WeekThe leading band has close to twice as many votes as the runner-up.
Rock Hall of Fame’s 2025 Nominations Dominated by New NamesRock Hall of Fame’s 2025 Nominations Dominated by New NamesEight of this year's nominees are on the ballot for the first time.
1985’s 15 Most Important Rock Tours1985’s 15 Most Important Rock Tours1985 was a glorious time to be a fan of live rock and roll music.
45 Movie Sequels That Will Rule the Box Office in 202545 Movie Sequels That Will Rule the Box Office in 2025Thirteen of 2024's 14 biggest movies were sequels. The other one is getting a sequel this year.
‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Movie Release Date Announced‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Movie Release Date AnnouncedThe "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 VinylWin Van Halen’s ‘Live In Dallas 1991′ Record Store Day VinylSpecial show found Sammy Hagar making good on a promise to Texas fans.
The Weirdest Christmas Movie From Every Year: 1984-2024The Weirdest Christmas Movie From Every Year: 1984-2024From comedy to horror to romance, there have been some strange holiday films over the years.