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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Coldplay Release Surprise New Bon Iver-Influenced Single
Coldplay have released a surprise new single . . . and apparently they've been listening to a lot of Bon Iver lately. A lot of Bon Iver.
Monty Python Game Based on Stomping Foot Is Crazy Addictive
There aren't too many thrills as viscerally funny and satisfying as the giant stomping foot that's graced so many Monty Python productions. From their groundbreaking TV show in the early '70s to their great movies at the end of the decade, the huge animated foot has been a constant presence.
Soundgarden’s Best Album Is Getting a Super Reissue
It's pretty much common knowledge that Soundgarden's 1994 album 'Superunknown' is the crowning moment in their career. It's not only their first and only No. 1 album, plus their all-time biggest seller, it's also the album that made them stars.
‘Ghostbusters’ Star Harold Ramis Dies at Age 69
'Ghostbusters' star and 'Groundhog Day' director Harold Ramis has died. He was 69.
Watch Stephen Malkmus Perform a Medley of Pavement and Beck Songs
Stephen Malkmus is now on tour with his band the Jicks. Not so surprisingly, they're playing some of his old Pavement songs during their sets. What is somewhat surprising is that he's also covering Beck.
New ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2′ Trailer Reveals Movie’s Few Remaining Scenes You Haven’t Seen Yet
With the latest 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' trailer now making the rounds, Sony is pretty much making sure that you've seen every single minute of the movie in one form or another before it finally hits the screen on May 2.
Kurt Cobain Statue Unveiled in His Hometown … 20 Years After It Was Rejected
Two decades after it was originally rejected by the city of Aberdeen, Wash., a statue of Kurt Cobain was unveiled there yesterday on what would have been the Nirvana leader's 47th birthday.
Remember That Time David Bowie Was All Coked Up on ‘The Dick Cavett Show’?
Back in December 1974, three months before 'Young Americans' was released, David Bowie stopped by 'The Dick Cavett Show' for a half-hour chat and performance. And the Thin White Duke was looking mighty thin and apparently loaded to the gills with white powder.
‘Anchorman 2′ Returning to Theaters With More Than 700 New Jokes
Just in case they didn't wear you out throughout 2013 with their ceaseless promos and surprise appearances, the cast of 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' will be returning to theaters on Feb. 28. And apparently they have 763 new jokes to share with you.
Some Dude Made Posters for Every Single ‘Breaking Bad’ Episode
Some dude made posters for every single 'Breaking Bad' episode, and they're a thing of beauty.
This SpongeBob / Watchmen Mash-Up Is Pretty Much the Coolest Thing You’ll See Today
Of all the current animated TV shows out there ('Adventure Time, 'Regular Show,' etc.) enjoyed by kids and stoners alike, we never figured that the granddaddy of the new crop, 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' would be the one to work so well with the greatest comic book of all time.
Vanilla Ice’s Ninja Turtles Mac & Cheese Commercial Is, Um, Cheesy and Terrible
Like almost everyone else who's ever heard 'Ice Ice Baby,' we sorta assumed Vanilla Ice would have just gone away after his one big hit way back in 1990. You know the song -- the one that angered classic-rock fans, hip-hop heads and anyone else with taste with its unparalleled offensiveness.