Matthew Wilkening is the Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and Diffuser.fm. He is determined to raise his children in a world without competitive singing television shows.
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35 Years Ago: Kiss’ Bruce Kulick Era Begins With ‘Animalize Live Uncensored’
Bruce Kulick's second official day as a member of Kiss was far from an average one.
Watch Slayer Play Last-Ever Live Song, Share Emotional Farewell
Metal legends offered one last "Angel of Death" before bidding a fond farewell to their fans.
Slayer’s Farewell Tour Hits Its Last City: Photos, Set List
The legendary metal band plays the penultimate show on their farewell tour.
Revisiting Kiss’ ‘Horrible’ Thanksgiving Parade: ‘This is How You Get Fired’
Band manager Doc McGhee calls this 2014 appearance "the worst thing we did."
Watch Paul Stanley Answer Children’s Questions About Eric Carr
"I miss him today. I was just talking about him yesterday."
King Diamond and Uncle Acid Haunt Cleveland: Photos, Set Lists
Keeping the Halloween spirit alive.
How Skid Row Fought ‘Tooth and Nail’ Before Recording ‘I Remember You’
They almost didn't record the song that made them too popular to take out their own trash.
No Paul Stanley, No Sharks: Watch Kiss Play on a Fishing Boat
Band's five-song set in Australia was performed for handful of fans.
Vinnie Vincent Offers $250 ‘Speedball Jamm’ CD Re-Release
The package also includes an autographed photo and a guitar pick.
Motley Crue Respond to Reunion Petition: ‘This Is Interesting…’
The band's Twitter account comments on recent reunion rumors.
How the ‘Unholy’ Video Brought Kiss Into the ’90s: Book Excerpt
"I remember kind of creeping up, and I heard Gene or Paul saying, ‘Well ... maybe the kid’s right. Maybe we should listen.’"
How the Black Crowes’ Robinson Brothers Ended Their Family Feud
"I said some horrible things. I was in a negative place, but you know what, I've apologized..."