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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Def Leppard, ‘Diamond Star Halos': Album Review
First album in seven years from glam-metal vets pulls thematic inspiration from their favorite artists.
Rolling Stones, ‘Live at the El Mocambo': Album Review
Legendary 1977 small-club set, sampled on 'Love You Live,' finally released in its entirety.
Jack White, ‘Fear of the Dawn': Album Review
First of two 2022 albums marks return to guitar-hero territory after 2018's experimental 'Boarding House Reach.'
Red Hot Chili Peppers, ‘Unlimited Love': Album Review
Prodigal guitarist returns for band's 12th album, unsurprisingly evoking '90s nostalgia.
Reissue Roundup: Winter Sets From Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, More
Year is off to a slow start, but a handful of new archival sets make up for it.
Ghost, ‘Impera': Album Review
Swedish pop-rockers get historical on ambitious fifth LP.
Jethro Tull, ‘The Zealot Gene': Album Review
Ian Anderson resurrects band name for rousing return to flute-driven rock 'n' roll.
Ronnie Spector Dies at Age 78
Singer found fame as the voice on some of the '60s' greatest songs and as the original "bad girl of rock 'n' roll."
Top 15 Reissues of 2021
The year's best archival releases include deluxe box sets, expanded anniversary editions and long-lost recordings from the vault.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, ‘Raise the Roof': Album Review
Second collaboration between Led Zeppelin singer and bluegrass star is as majestic as the first.
Duran Duran, ‘Future Past': Album Review
New Romantic gods keep their recent streak going with 15th LP.
Yes, ‘The Quest': Album Review
Band's first album in seven years goes through some similar motions, with varying effect.