Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
The 40 Most Important Rock Albums Turning 40 in 2025
A look back at 1985's biggest and most influential rock albums.
10 Songs About New Beginnings
Perfect for New Year's Day or any other time a fresh start is in order.
Which Classic Rock Acts Played the Most Concerts in 2024?
Some of rock's biggest names racked up a lot of frequent flier miles in 2024.
2024’s 20 Biggest Rock Breakups, Retirements and Lineup Changes
Personality conflicts and health issues caused some of rock's biggest bands to retire or change lineups.
Hear Kiss’ ‘Dynasty’ Reimagined as a Country Album
The band's already divisive disco-influenced 1979 album gets a country makeover.
The Biggest-Selling Rock Album of 2024 May Surprise You
The best-selling rock album of the year is 47 years old.
The Stories Behind All 12 ‘Friday the 13th’ Movies
Jason's four-decade long killing spree has included trips to New York City, Hell, outer space and Elm Street.
‘Friday the 13th’ Reboot Makes Jason and His Story Much Faster
Film brought elements from the franchise's first three movies into a modern setting.
Why ‘Freddy vs. Jason’ Was Worth a 16-Year Wait
It took $6 million and almost 20 attempts for the studio to get a suitable script for the horror movie crossover.
Why ‘Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday’ Was ‘A Disaster’
"For me, it is way past an embarrassment," admitted the film's producer.