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 25 Funk Albums

From kings of the genre to under-the-radar gems, the best LPs to break out a cold sweat.

New David Bowie Box Set Collects His Final Years

Sixth career collection gathers recordings made between 2002 and 2016 on 12 CDs.

Heart Adds New Dates to Royal Flush Tour This Fall

Royal Flush run continues with additional shows with Cheap Trick and others.

Top 50 American Rock Songs

From Aerosmith to ZZ Top, these made-in-the-U.S.A. classics are the ideal choices for a terrific playlist.

Hear Robert Plant on Paul Weller’s New Track, ‘Clive’s Song’

It marks the Led Zeppelin singer's first new music since 2021's 'Raise the Roof' with Alison Krauss.

Top 50 American Rock Albums

Even after you take out the Beatles, the Stones and other giants, there's still a lot to love here.

King Crimson Spin-Off Project Beat Announces New Live Album

Adrian Belew and Tony Levin team up with Steve Vai and Danny Carey for reworked prog classics.

Listen to Foo Fighters’ New Single, ‘Today’s Song’

Band marks 30th anniversary with first new music in two years.

Top 15 Rock Albums of 2025 (So Far)

Classic artists, new bands and returning favorites mark the year's best releases.

ZZ Top Extends Their Elevation Tour Into November

With drummer Frank Beard's return, revived band extends its run of summer and fall dates.

Simple Minds Expand ‘Once Upon a Time’ for 40th Anniversary

Scottish band's bestselling album gets "Super Deluxe" edition with five CDs of B-sides, rarities and live tracks.

Bruce Springsteen, ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums': Album Review

Seven previously unreleased LPs, recorded between 1983 and 2018, boxed up.