Michael Gallucci is the managing editor at Ultimate Classic Rock. His previous gigs include editor-of-chief at Diffuser.fm, managing editor of Cleveland Scene and writing about music and movies for All Music Guide, American Songwriter, the A.V. Club, Paste, ScreenCrush, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites. @mgallucci
Michael Gallucci
Metallica, ’72 Seasons': Album Review
Eleventh LP from metal titans explores childhood's effects on adulthood through a dozen hard-hitting songs.
20 Years Ago: The White Stripes Spark a Rock Revolution on ‘Elephant’
Duo's fourth album became a hit during the era of boy bands and hip-pop.
Molina, Talbot, Lofgren and Young, ‘All Roads Lead Home': Album Review
Crazy Horse members and their most famous collaborator team up for headline-sharing LP.
Depeche Mode, ‘Memento Mori': Album Review
Band's first album since death of co-founder Andrew Fletcher finds comfort in darkness.
U2, ‘Songs of Surrender': Album Review
Band looks back at four decades of music with 40 re-recorded songs from its storied history.
45 Years Ago: Blondie Preps for Greatness on ‘Plastic Letters’
Band's second album arrived seven months before breakthrough 'Parallel Lines.'
Five Reasons Warren Zevon Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame
After nearly three decades of eligibility, the late singer-songwriter earned his first nomination in 2023.
Bob Dylan: ‘Fragments: Time Out of Mind Sessions (1996-1997): The Bootleg Series Vol. 17′: Album Review
Comeback record gets dissected over five discs and 60 tracks, revealing birth of late-career masterpiece.
Iggy Pop, ‘Every Loser': Album Review
Punk godfather reclaims his crown, with a little help from some friends.
Paul McCartney, ‘McCartney III': Album Review
Following 2018's ambitious 'Egypt Station,' legend strips back and goes totally solo for third one-man-band record.