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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Somebody’s Trying to Collect Every Single Copy of ‘Speed’ on VHS
Like most people, Ryan Beitz has a dream.
2013 Grammys: fun. Win Best New Artist
Fun. have won Best New Artist at the 2013 Grammys. Never mind that the New York band released its debut album in 2009 -- the Grammys are notorious for this sorta thing. So just go ahead and think like the nomination committee: 'Some Nights' is their first album.
2013 Grammys: Frank Ocean’s ‘Channel Orange’ Wins Best Urban Contemporary Album
Frank Ocean's terrific 'Channel Orange' has won Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 2013 Grammys. As presenter Nas stated before handing out the Grammy, this was the first year that this award has been presented.
Here’s Your Morning-After My Bloody Valentine Roundup
It's been a while since someone broke the Internet with new music. We think Girl Talk was the last to do it in 2010, when he released 'All Day.' But last night, My Bloody Valentine broke at least a small part of it after news leaked during the day that the band's long-awaited album would be released within hours.
Beck Covers Bowie in New Commercial
Beck recently covered David Bowie's 'Sound and Vision' for a new commercial campaign launched by the Lincoln car company. It's part of a new series called 'Hello, Again,' in which newer artists cover older classics.
Fleetwood Mac, ‘Rumours (Expanded Edition)’ — Album Review
Breakup albums don’t get much better than ‘Rumours,’ Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 blockbuster that was recorded as band members went through various stages of relationship adjustment. When they made their breakthrough self-titled album in 1975, Fleetwood Mac included two couples, one married; by the time ‘Rumours’ was released, they were broken up. Listen to the record, and you’ll get an idea what happene
New Spider Species Named After Bono
Well, this is fitting: Bono, the man who took on the persona of "The Fly" during U2's Zoo TV Tour back in 1992, now has a species of spider named after him.
Paramore Reveal Track Listing for New Album
Paramore have revealed the track listing for their much-anticipated fourth album. The band's fourth LP, which is self-titled, will be released on April 9.
Arcade Fire’s Church Studio for Sale
The Quebec church where Arcade Fire recorded their last two albums is for sale. The property is reportedly listed at $325,000, so if you have some spare change laying around and feel like owning the building where two of the millennium's best albums were made, here's your chance.
Foster the People Frontman Climbs Kilimanjaro
Foster the People frontman Mark Foster reached the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro yesterday. He and singer Kenna scaled the Tanzanian natural landmark to spark awareness about the need for clean water across the globe.
30 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin’s ‘Coda’ Album Released
After drummer John Bonham died on Sept. 25, 1980, effectively putting an end to Led Zeppelin, fans were hungry for more music. Their last album, 1979’s ‘In Through the Out Door,’ marked a strong return after a three-year absence. But the band had broken up, and there wasn’t too much unused music sitting around, because Led Zeppelin didn’t waste much. Over the course of eight albums and 10 years, o
AC/DC, ‘Live at River Plate’ — Album Review
When you get right down to it, AC/DC might be the most reliable band on the planet. In 40 years, they never once challenged fans with anything other than straight-up, uncomplicated rock ‘n’ roll played with fuss-free intensity. They never made a concept album. They never dabbled in pop, R&B, hip-hop or electronic music. And they never swerved from their playbook of barroom-meets-arena swagger
10 Goriest Quentin Tarantino Movie Scenes Ever
With 'Django Unchained' hitting theaters next month and a new box set that includes Blu-ray versions of his best films, it's the perfect time to run down the 10 goriest scenes from Quentin Tarantino movies. We spent a couple of days combing through 'Tarantino XX: 8 Film Collection' to bring you our favorite moments....