Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Founding Marilyn Manson Guitarist Scott ‘Daisy Berkowitz’ Putesky Dead at 49
Founding Marilyn Manson guitarist Scott "Daisy Berkowitz" Putesky has died at the age of 49.
Foo Fighters Release Brand New Song ‘Soldier’
Hot on the heels of last month's 'Concrete and Gold' album, Foo Fighters have unveiled another brand new song, entitled "Soldier."
Prince Battles a Bedroom Prude Under a ‘Blue Light': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Compatibility in the bedroom can be a tricky matter for anybody in a romantic relationship – even Prince, if the lyrics of "Blue Light" are to be believed.
Eminem + Rage Against the Machine: Hear Rapper’s Trump-Bashing Freestyle Set to ‘Bulls on Parade’
Eminem's recent a cappella attack on President Donald Trump has been combined with the music from Rage Against the Machine's "Bulls on Parade."
Prince Proves He’s ‘Willing and Able’ to Make Big Changes: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
When the rest of the music world started copying his formula too closely, Prince zig-zagged big time.
Prince Tries on a True Collaboration With ‘Like a Mack': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
After producing himself for 37 straight studio albums, Prince opened up to deeper musical collaboration on 'Hit N Run Phase One' – with some exciting results.
‘1999’ Turns 35: 10 Facts About Prince’s Joyous Apocalyptic Masterpiece
Over the years, no single song – with the undeniable exception of "Purple Rain" – has done more to introduce or define Prince to the world than "1999."
Sink or Swim: Queens of the Stone Age, Royal Blood Refuse to Pander in Cleveland
Queens of the Stone Age and Royal Blood strapped a rocket to Cleveland's ass last weekend.
Prince and the Time Give Birth to Musical Twins: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Twins account for about three in 100 births in the United States. In terms of Prince songwriting, such a double blessing happened at least once.
Prince and Morris Day Make Learning Fun With ‘Cloreen Bacon Skin': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
How an impromptu jam session between Prince and Morris Day turned into a fascinating, bizarre and funny 15-minute funk throwdown entitled "Cloreen Bacon Skin."