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Michael Thomas

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Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
15 May

Lainey Wilson and Ex-Steelers QB Duck Hodges just got married: “Absolute dream ceremony”

  • byMichael Thomas
Lainey Wilson and Duck Hodges
The internet loves a fake celebrity wedding story, and this time Lainey Wilson and Duck Hodges found themselves…
15 May

A Perfect Circle and Puscifer Announce Massive 2026 World Tour.

  • byMichael Thomas
puscifer
Maynard James Keenan is lining up one of his biggest touring runs in years. A Perfect Circle and…
15 May

Hear Shania Twain’s New Single “Dirty Rosie” From Upcoming album Little Miss Twain

  • byMichael Thomas
shania twain
Shania Twain is heading back into a new album cycle with Little Miss Twain, her seventh studio album,…
15 May

“Dave Mustaine Is the Guy Who Invented Thrash Metal, the Ultimate Rock God”: Dirk Verbeuren Reflects on 10 Years in Megadeth

  • byMichael Thomas
Dirk Verbeuren has officially spent a decade behind the drum kit for Megadeth, and in a new interview…
15 May

Jakob Nowell Says Fronting Sublime Still Feels Like a “Custodial Duty” as He Honors Bradley Nowell’s Legacy

  • byMichael Thomas
sublime
Jakob Nowell is living inside a legacy he never got to experience firsthand. In a new profile, the…
15 May

Bruce Springsteen Leads a Warm, Star-Studded Tribute to Shane MacGowan With New LP 20th Century Paddy

  • byMichael Thomas
bruce
Bruce Springsteen is fronting a deeply emotional tribute to the late Shane MacGowan, lending his voice and heart…
15 May
MMetal

Motörhead’s Phil Campbell Laid to Rest in Wales After Family Memorial

  • byMichael Thomas
Phil Campbell, the longtime Motörhead guitarist and one of the band’s most recognizable figures, has been laid to…
15 May
MMetal

Hear Five Finger Death Punch Unleash Heavy New Single “Eye of the Storm”

  • byMichael Thomas
Five Finger Death Punch have kicked off their next era with the release of “Eye of the Storm,”…
15 May

Hear Anthrax’s New Single “It’s for the Kids” From Upcoming Album Cursum Perficio

  • byMichael Thomas
scott ian
Anthrax have finally kicked off the rollout for their long-awaited new studio album with “It’s for the Kids,”…
15 May

“This Movie Will Absolutely Happen”: Jack Osbourne Gives Ozzy Biopic Update and Tentative Release Date

  • byMichael Thomas
ozzy and jack
Jack Osbourne says the long-discussed biopic about Ozzy Osbourne is still very much alive, even if the release…
15 May

Paul McCartney Says “Trump’s America” Feels Constantly Divided — “All at Each Other’s Throats”

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney is still thinking about the power of music to bring people together, and in a new…
14 May

“Nah, Leave It”: The 1975 Led Zeppelin Track That Starts With a Mistake, and Made the Final Cut

  • byMichael Thomas
Led Zeppelin built a reputation on precision that never sounded polished. They were one of rock’s great live…
14 May

Pink Floyd Celebrated With First-Ever UK Coin From The Royal Mint

  • byMichael Thomas
Pink Floyd have been honoured with their first-ever UK commemorative coin, as The Royal Mint unveils a new…
14 May

Brann Dailor Says There Was Once Hope Mastodon and Brent Hinds Might Reunite — But “It’s Really Sad” That Future Is Gone

  • byMichael Thomas
brann dailor
Mastodon drummer and vocalist Brann Dailor has opened up about the band’s difficult year of change, saying he…
14 May

“I Have Reached My Limit”: Tayler Holder Cancels 2026 Tour to Focus on His Mental Health

  • byMichael Thomas
taylor holder
Tayler Holder has canceled his 2026 tour dates, saying he needs to step back and focus on his…
14 May

“All-Time Great”: The musician Rod Stewart called the greatest lyricist in history

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart has long been known for a voice that can sell just about anything, but one songwriter…
14 May

“All Hell Broke Loose”: The Song That Convinced Sting The Police Could Never Work Together Again

  • byMichael Thomas
sting
Sting’s relationship with The Police had already been strained by the time the band tried to revisit one…
14 May

Jack Douglas Dies at 80 as Aerosmith, Cheap Trick and More Pay Tribute.

  • byMichael Thomas
Jack Douglas, the producer and engineer behind some of rock’s most important records, has died at the age…
14 May

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Supports Rescue Effort for 1,500 Beagles.

  • byMichael Thomas
Black Sabbath co-founder and bassist Geezer Butler spent Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin, lending his support…
14 May

Paul McCartney Says Influencer Culture Leaves Him Baffled: “I Just Don’t Really Get It”

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney has admitted that influencer culture leaves him puzzled, saying in a new podcast interview that he…
14 May

Jeff Ross Says a Paul McCartney Roast Was a “Fantasy” Idea — but McCartney Walked Away

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
Jeff Ross says Netflix once had Paul McCartney in its sights for a celebrity roast, but the Beatle…
14 May

On This Day in 1994, Soundgarden Released “Black Hole Sun.”

  • byMichael Thomas
chris cornell
Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” was released on May 13, 1994, as the third single from the band’s fourth…
14 May
CCountry

Hannah Harper Joins Dollywood’s 2026 Harvest Festival Lineup After American Idol Win

  • byMichael Thomas
Fresh off her American Idol victory, Hannah Harper is already lining up major fall appearances. One of the…
13 May

Keyla Richardson Finishes Third on Idol as Mom Claims She Was “Cheated” Out of Win

  • byMichael Thomas
kella
The American Idol Season 24 finale has sparked major debate online after fan-favorite contestant Keyla Richardson finished in…
13 May

On This Day in 1985, Brothers in Arms Was Released — 41 Years Later It Remains One of the Best-Selling Albums in Music History

  • byMichael Thomas
brothers in arms
Brothers in Arms at 40: How Dire Straits Released the Album That Changed Music History on May 13,…
13 May

“We Pushed Every Boundary”: Breaking Benjamin Release New Single “Something Wicked”

  • byMichael Thomas
breaking benjamin
Breaking Benjamin have officially entered a new era with the release of their heavy new single “Something Wicked,”…
13 May

Elton John Says Vision Loss Forced Him to Change His Songwriting Process

  • byMichael Thomas
elton john
Elton John says his recent vision loss has changed the way he makes music, forcing him to rethink…
13 May

“You Put That Little Ratbag in His Place”: Rod Stewart’s Off-Color Trump Remark Leaves King Charles Laughing It Off

  • byMichael Thomas
rod stewart
Rod Stewart turned a polished royal charity event into an unexpectedly sharp moment of controversy when he praised…
13 May

U2 Tease New Song “Street Of Dreams” In Music Video Footage From Mexico City

  • byMichael Thomas
u2
U2 have unveiled another tease from their next chapter, this time with footage from a music video shoot…
13 May

Pearl Jam Announce First Concert Since Matt Cameron’s Departure

  • byMichael Thomas
pearl jam
Pearl Jam have confirmed their first concert since drummer Matt Cameron left the band in July 2025. The…
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