Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
The Day Wolfgang Van Halen Learned His Dad Was Famous: Interview
Eddie Van Halen's son recalls the music they both loved and the ones Dad just didn't get.
How ‘Beats Workin” Became Van Halen’s Unexpectedly Perfect Farewell
Final song released during guitarist's lifetime helped bring his band's recording career full circle.
David Lee Roth Releases New Song Dedicated to Eddie Van Halen
"Hey Ed I'm gonna miss you," reads the note included with the song. "See you on the other side..."
Wolfgang Van Halen Says Rumors Are ‘Hurting Me and My Family’
"This is just a shitty lie attempting to capitalize on these awful times."
Why Steve Perry Turned Down Eddie Van Halen’s Jam-Session Invite
Singer was contemplating leaving Journey at the same time Van Halen split with David Lee Roth.
Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Selling ‘Breathtaking’ Home for $5.7M
Longtime L.A. resident moved to Wyoming to raise his young daughter.
How Sammy Hagar Made Peace With Eddie Van Halen Before His Death
"Eddie and I had been texting, and it's been a love fest."
Roth, Hagar, Anthony, Cherone React to Eddie Van Halen’s Death
Guitarist's passing leaves former bandmates heartbroken and speechless.
AC/DC Share Snippet of New Song ‘Shot in the Dark’
Thirty-second teaser marks band's first new music since 2014.
Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd and Cliff Williams Are Back With AC/DC
Three members who left the band at various points during the 'Rock or Bust' tour have returned.