Michael Gallucci

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

Top 35 Southern Rock Songs

Harder than their country rock brethren, these tracks thrive on the volume and jams.

Pretenders and Chrissie Hynde Albums Ranked Worst to Best

From punk beginnings to middle-of-the-road balladry to Bob Dylan covers.

Top 30 Rock Albums of 2023

Big returns, genre moves and records by reliable legends mark the year's best.

25 Under the Radar Albums From 1973

Sure, you could listen to that classic LP again. Or you could give some of these records a spin.

Top 40 Albums of 1983

Pop, new wave, punk and rock collided in a year that opened possibilities.

Eagles Add More Dates to Their ‘Long Goodbye’ Farewell Tour

A half-dozen more dates across North America expand band's run with Steely Dan.

Metallica Bassist Was Once Caught in a Manson Family Shootout

Robert Trujillo remembers the time his family hid in a shower as bullets flew.

Duran Duran, ‘Danse Macabre': Album Review

Halloween-inspired 16th LP features Rolling Stones and Talking Heads covers plus obscurities from their catalog.

40 Songs With Titles Not in the Lyrics

Black dogs, white rabbits and blue Mondays: Curious track titles from over the years.

Duff McKagan, ‘Lighthouse': Album Review

Guns N' Roses bassist's third solo LP takes rootsier, more contemplative path than his band.