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, Goldmine, M Music & Musicians, Paste, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites. @mgallucci
Michael Gallucci
Rolling Stones, ‘Tattoo You (40th Anniversary Edition)': Album Review
Four CDs document the era surrounding the band's last great record.
Santana, ‘Blessings and Miracles': Album Review
Old hand returns to familiar formula for 26th album, with mixed results.
Listen to ‘Buzzin” From New ‘Brown Acid’ Compilation: Premiere
Gary Del Vecchio's Sabbath-like song is on 13th volume of proto-metal series that arrives next month.
Lindsey Buckingham, ‘Lindsey Buckingham': Album Review
First solo album since Fleetwood Mac split is more of the same from oddball-genius singer and guitarist.
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.
Top 10 Charlie Watts Rolling Stones Songs
The group never would have been crowned the World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band without the drummer.
Reissue Roundup: Winter Sets From Black Sabbath, Bob Dylan and More
A rundown of new box sets, deluxe editions and archival releases from the past few months.
Top 25 Psychedelic Rock Albums
Blues, folk, world music – no genre escaped the kaleidoscopic pull of the '60s' trippiest sound.