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
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Singer Pleads Guilty to Murder-for-Hire Charges
Tim Lambesis, the singer for metalcore band As I Lay Dying, has plead guilty to solicitation of murder. He was arrested last year for his role in a murder-for-hire plan to kill his estranged wife.
Soundgarden’s Best Album Is Getting a Super Reissue
It's pretty much common knowledge that Soundgarden's 1994 album 'Superunknown' is the crowning moment in their career. It's not only their first and only No. 1 album, plus their all-time biggest seller, it's also the album that made them stars.
‘Ghostbusters’ Star Harold Ramis Dies at Age 69
'Ghostbusters' star and 'Groundhog Day' director Harold Ramis has died. He was 69.
Devo Guitarist Bob Casale Dies at 61
Bob Casale, the guitarist for New Wave pioneers Devo, has passed away. He was 61.
16 Years Ago: Foo Fighters’ ‘The Colour and the Shape’ Album Released
In many ways, Foo Fighters’ second album, ‘The Colour and the Shape,’ is really their first. Or at least their first as a real band. Dave Grohl made the group’s 1995 self-titled debut as a solo project -- basically demos recorded by himself in a Seattle studio with a producer in less than a week. Grohl played all of the instruments (except for one guitar part) and dug up a handful of old songs he
My Chemical Romance Break Up
After a dozen years, My Chemical Romance have broken up. The band posted the news on its website last night.
Green Day Stage Comeback at SXSW
After a pretty rocky past six months, Green Day staged a massive comeback at the Moody Theater in Austin yesterday as part of the South by Southwest music festival. The focus was on the three new albums the band released at the end of 2012, but there were plenty of older favorites played as well.
Dave Matthews Band Announce Summer 2013 Tour
The Dave Matthews Band have announced their summer 2013 in support of their latest album, 'Away From the World,' which came out last year. Like most summers for the past 20 or so years, Matthews will spend three months on the road playing career-spanning sets in outdoor amphitheaters for sun-kissed audiences.
Billie Joe Armstrong Is Selling Beach House
Got an extra couple million sitting around? Green Day's frontman Billie Joe Armstrong is selling his California beach home for $1.9 million.