Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
U2 Subverts Expectations at First Sphere Show: Photos, Set List
The band showed off the dazzling capabilities of the new venue while also keeping the focus on their music.
Win a Trip to see Kiss in Las Vegas
You and a guest could win a trip to see Kiss perform live in Las Vegas.
Win a Led Zeppelin ‘Father’s Day’ Prize Pack Featuring a Pro-Ject Debut III Turntable
Win an awesome Led Zeppelin prize pack, featuring the deluxe vinyl editions of their first three albums, and a turntable, for your father. Or for yourself.
Monster Magnet Triumphant in U.S. Live Return
Monster Magnet recently wrapped up their first U.S. tour in about a decade, unfortunately having to nix the last four shows due to frontman Dave Wyndorf suffering from the flu. However, we were able to catch the band early on in the trek, and looking back, I'm pretty sure Monster Magnet actually took control of my brain at some point during their Nov. 15 show at Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit -- a
Clutch Bring Their Full-Fledged ‘D.C. Sound Attack’ to Pittsburgh
It takes a lot of balls for a band well past their 20-year anniversary to play almost every song from their latest album in concert. But that's exactly what Clutch did Friday night (April 19) in Pittsburgh.
Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Talks ‘Sex,’ Tweeting, Dave Mustaine + Future of Sixx: A.M.
Nikki Sixx is a man who wears many hats. Not only is he the bassist and songwriter for Motley Crue and Sixx: A.M., he's also a radio host, author and master of social media.
Melvins Lite, ‘Freak Puke’ – Album Review
The Melvins -- or more accurately, to use the name they're operating under for this record, Melvins Lite -- fearlessly conquer even more new sonic territory on their 18th album, 'Freak Puke.'
Melvins Announce 2012 ‘Lite’ Tour, ‘Last Call’ TV Appearance
The Melvins, currently on tour in their "standard" four-piece configuration in support of the just-released 'The Bulls and the Bees' EP, have announced the first round of summer tour dates for their new three-piece Melvins Lite lineup.
The Black Keys Graduate to Arena Headliner With Zero Compromise at Detroit Show
The Black Keys delighted a nearly sold-out crowd at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena Saturday night (March 3) with hardly a single concession to the massive jump in venue size since their last headlining tour.
The Melvins Announce New Free EP ‘The Bulls and the Bees’
The Melvins will release a five-song EP titled 'The Bulls and the Bees' on March 13 as a free download via ScionAV.com.