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

40 Artists Who Challenged Fans With Unconventional Records

More than three dozen WTF moments from the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Neil Young and others.

Oasis Celebrates Debut Album With 30th Anniversary Reissue

Deluxe edition of 'Definitely Maybe' includes previously unheard versions of classic songs and outtakes.

Top 30 Rock Albums of 2023

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

Reissue Roundup: Summer Sets From Eric Clapton, Motorhead and More

Recent archival releases include expanded box sets, rare live LPs and revised compilations.

Lindsey Buckingham, ‘Lindsey Buckingham': Album Review

First solo album since Fleetwood Mac split is more of the same from oddball-genius singer and guitarist.

Bob Dylan, ‘Springtime in New York: The Bootleg Series Vol. 16 (1980-1985)': Album Review

Latest edition of celebrated series collects a half-decade of not-prime material.

The Best Albums From Rock’s Coolest Bootleg Label

Authors of 'A Pig's Tale: The Underground Story of the Legendary Bootleg Label Trade Mark of Quality' pick their favorite records for UCR.

Metallica and Various Artists, ‘The Metallica Blacklist': Album Review

More than 50 artists take on rock legends' 1991 classic for occasionally wobbly, sometimes engaging tribute record.

Iron Maiden, ‘Senjutsu': Album Review

Band takes things to epic heights on 17th album.

How the Beatles Created Their Biggest Hit, ‘Hey Jude’

Single was also the longest to reach No. 1 at the time.