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, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites. @mgallucci
Michael Gallucci
Bruce Springsteen, ‘Only the Strong Survive': Album Review
Rock legend dips into the soul songbook for covers LP.
How the Rolling Stones Survived the ’80s
By the time this decade was drawing to a close, they were barely left standing.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, ‘Return of the Dream Canteen': Album Review
Their second album of 2022 is not as good as the first one.
Sammy Hagar and the Circle, ‘Crazy Times': Album Review
Supergroup heads to Nashville, records with Dave Cobb and covers Elvis Costello.
Ozzy Osbourne, ‘Patient Number 9′: Album Review
Solo LP 13 follows in the footsteps of 2020's star-packed, career-revitalizing 'Ordinary Man.'
20 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Gets the Band Back Together on ‘The Rising’
The Boss' first album in 18 years with the E Street Band also surveyed hope and heartbreak in the aftermath of 9/11.
Jack White, ‘Entering Heaven Alive': Album Review
His second album of the year, this one's for fans of his less experimental side.
Manny Charlton, Nazareth Guitarist, Dead at 80
Co-founding guitarist also produced early Guns N' Roses demos.
Journey, ‘Freedom': Album Review
Veteran band's first album in 11 years stays on course.
Rolling Stones Live Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Many of the band's concert records sound like quick cash-grabs or stop-gaps between studio LPs, but there are gems to uncover.