Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Time for the Final Battle!Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Time for the Final Battle!It's Van Halen's '1984' vs. AC/DC's 'Back in Black' for all the marbles.
Guns N’ Roses vs. Van Halen: Best ’80s Album Vote RoundtableGuns N’ Roses vs. Van Halen: Best ’80s Album Vote RoundtableWith '1984' and 'Appetite for Destruction' just 61 votes apart with 12 hours left, the UCR staff weighs in on this close battle.
Kid Rock Joins President Trump to Target Ticket Reselling Scams: Photo GalleryKid Rock Joins President Trump to Target Ticket Reselling Scams: Photo GalleryThe star-spangled suit-wearing rock star spoke out against unfair ticket reselling practices.
Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Only the Final Four Remain!Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Only the Final Four Remain!Only Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, Van Halen and U2 remain in contention.
Cheap Trick, Night Ranger and Winger Announce ‘Farewell Japan’ ToursCheap Trick, Night Ranger and Winger Announce ‘Farewell Japan’ ToursThe country's fans played an important role in each band's worldwide success.
Kiss, ‘Off the Soundboard: Live in San Antonio': Album ReviewKiss, ‘Off the Soundboard: Live in San Antonio': Album ReviewIt's the first time the 'Asylum' tour has been captured on a live record or home video.
Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Only the ‘Elite 8′ Remain!Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Only the ‘Elite 8′ Remain!AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, U2, the Police, Guns N' Roses, Journey, Def Leppard and Van Halen are still standing.
Kiss Reveals Details of First Live Performance Since Final TourKiss Reveals Details of First Live Performance Since Final TourTickets range from $999 to $4,909 per person for the three-day event.
Gene Simmons Defends Charging Fans $12K to Be His RoadieGene Simmons Defends Charging Fans $12K to Be His RoadieThe Kiss star credits his own childhood curiosity with the idea and insurance requirements for part of the cost.
How Van Halen’s ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ Was Born at a ConcertHow Van Halen’s ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ Was Born at a ConcertProducer Ted Templeman originally thought the song's intro was "lame," but a much better replacement was soon found.
Van Halen Set List Evolution: 1978-2015Van Halen Set List Evolution: 1978-2015The band's live set lists changed a lot over their 14 tours, which featured three different singers and a constantly evolving sound.
Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Round 2 Has Some Tough ChoicesVote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Round 2 Has Some Tough ChoicesAfter scoring some impressive round-one victories, 16 albums move on to even tougher battles.