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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.
24 June

Desmond Child Fires Back at Gene Simmons With a Fiery “Go Fk Yourself” After KISS Star Trashes Him in the Press – Then Gets the Lame One-Word Apology

  • byMichael Thomas
gene simmons
Songwriting powerhouse Desmond Child didn’t hold back when Gene Simmons publicly dragged him in the media years ago…
24 June

Jack White’s Wife Olivia Jean Files for Divorce After 3 Years of Marriage, Alleging ‘Inappropriate Marital Conduct’

  • byMichael Thomas
Just over three years after pulling off one of the most spectacular, spontaneous rock-and-roll weddings in modern history,…
24 June

Geezer Butler Drops Bombshell on Possible Tony Iommi Reunion: “Never Say Never”

  • byMichael Thomas
Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has sparked fresh hope among heavy metal fans by refusing to rule out…
24 June

Buddy Guy Announces Massive 90th Birthday Concert in New York with Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Billy Gibbons & More

  • byMichael Thomas
Blues icon Buddy Guy is marking his milestone 90th birthday with an unforgettable all-star celebration on October 1,…
24 June

Watch: Megadeth Unleashes Explosive ‘Puppet Parade’ Live For First Time

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth fans around the world got an electric treat on June 24, 2026, as thrash metal icons delivered…
24 June

DEEP PURPLE Drops New Single ‘Guilt Trippin” From Upcoming ‘Splat!’ Album

  • byMichael Thomas
Deep Purple fans have every reason to crank up the volume on June 24, 2026, as the hard…
24 June

Iron Maiden Breaks Silence Following Disastrous Paris Concert Power Outage

  • byMichael Thomas
bruce Dickinson
What was supposed to be a historic, celebratory night for Iron Maiden in Paris quickly devolved into absolute…
24 June

Daryl Hall, 79, Shares Heartwarming Health Update After Life-Changing Kidney Transplant

  • byMichael Thomas
Soul and rock legend Daryl Hall delivered some uplifting personal news to fans on June 23, 2026, announcing…
23 June

Deftones Fans Torn Apart as Long-Shelved ‘Eros’ Album Leaks Online After 18 Years

  • byMichael Thomas
chino moreno
Deftones fans woke up to a seismic moment on June 22, 2026, when unreleased material from the band’s…
23 June

“They’re The Boss, I’m The Guest” — Adam Lambert Confirms No Current Live Plans For Queen

  • byMichael Thomas
Following years of blockbuster stadium runs, the future of Queen + Adam Lambert as a live touring entity…
23 June

Rock Giants Rule the Road: AC/DC, Eagles, and Springsteen Dominate 2026’s Tour Earnings

  • byMichael Thomas
angus young
The numbers are officially in, and any rumors claiming the live music industry is collapsing have been completely…
23 June

Taylor Hawkins Revealed the Prog Album That Shaped His Drumming

  • byMichael Thomas
Taylor Hawkins never treated drumming like background noise. Even as the Foo Fighters’ powerhouse behind the kit, he…
23 June

The Record Ozzy Osbourne Heard Before Heavy Metal Took Over: “A Funny, Creepy Little Feeling”

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy Osbourne may be remembered as the face of heavy metal, but even he had a starting point.…
23 June

Twisted Sister Expands Fall 2026 Tour With Sebastian Bach on Vocals: Full Dates, Venues and What Fans Can Expect

  • byMichael Thomas
Twisted Sister is keeping the party alive in 2026, adding three fresh dates to their limited-run fall tour…
23 June

Music Legend Clive Davis Dies at 94: Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow and Stars Mourn the Loss of a True Icon

  • byMichael Thomas
The music world lost one of its most influential figures on June 22, 2026, as legendary record executive…
23 June

Iron Maiden Fans Erupt in Fury After Paris Power Outage Derails Filmed Concert

  • byMichael Thomas
bruce Dickinson
Iron Maiden fans who traveled to Paris for what was supposed to be a landmark night were left…
22 June

Ozzy Osbourne’s Iconic Final Performance Throne Is Going on Display in Birmingham

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy Osbourne’s final-stage throne is heading home. The black gothic chair used during Black Sabbath’s “Back to the…
22 June

“If You Have Ideas, Making a Record’s Easy”: Deep Purple Are Already Talking About Another Studio Album in 2027

  • byMichael Thomas
Deep Purple may not even have released Splat! yet, but the band is already looking past it. In…
22 June

LISTEN: Roger Waters shares Reimagined version of Pink Floyd’s classic Comfortably Numb with new lyrics in English and Arabic

  • byMichael Thomas
The legendary catalog of Pink Floyd has always been deeply political, but co-founder Roger Waters has taken things…
22 June

“A brilliant guitar player”: The Guitarist Keith Richards Says Consistently Left Him Amazed

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
Keith Richards has spent most of his life separating the real players from the rest. He has praised…
22 June

“The one that had the vision”: Don Henley Once Made a Surprising Call About Who Really Led the Eagles

  • byMichael Thomas
henley
Don Henley has never been shy about the inner workings of the Eagles, but one remark he made…
22 June

“Cancelling Music Is the Same as Taking Books Off Shelves”: Jonny Greenwood Hits Back at Concert Cancellations

  • byMichael Thomas
Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood has spoken out firmly against the cancellation of his 2025 UK tour dates with…
22 June

GWAR Under Federal Secret Service Investigation after mock Donald Trump Execution In DC

  • byMichael Thomas
The theatrical universe of shock-rock has collided head-on with federal law enforcement. GWAR, the satirical heavy metal collective…
21 June

Former GODSMACK Drummer SHANNON LARKIN Defends Band’s Choice To Recruit ‘Overqualified’ MIKE MANGINI For New Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
When a legendary rock band undergoes a major lineup shift, the internet rock community is inevitably flooded with…
21 June

Anthrax Drummer Charlie Benante Injures His Hand and Pulls Out of Summer Shows

  • byMichael Thomas
Charlie Benante has been forced to step away from a stretch of Anthrax’s summer touring after injuring his…
21 June

Mick Jagger Explains the Political Heart of The Rolling Stones’ New Album: “It’s About America as an Idea”

  • byMichael Thomas
Mick Jagger has opened up about the surprisingly political edge on The Rolling Stones’ forthcoming album Foreign Tongues,…
21 June

Kirk Hammett Falls Off Stage in Dublin During Metallica Concert, Laughs It Off as “Slip & Destroy”

  • byMichael Thomas
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett took a literal tumble but kept the show going with his signature humor during…
21 June

Keith Richards Admits Age Forced Him to Give Up a Longtime Habit: “I Wasn’t Far From the End of the Runway”

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
Keith Richards has revealed that age finally forced him to rethink one of his longest-running habits. In a…
21 June

Stewart Copeland Says He Still “Gets Along Great” With Sting Despite Police Royalties Lawsuit

  • byMichael Thomas
Stewart Copeland
Stewart Copeland is pushing back against the idea that the Police’s ongoing royalties dispute has poisoned his relationship…
21 June

“I Nearly FUCKing Fainted!” — Rod Stewart Sparks Severe Health Panic After Mid-Concert Medical Emergency

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
The relentless touring schedule of an 81-year-old rock icon has once again sparked heavy concern across the music…
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