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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.
05 June

MACHINE HEAD Brings In Ex-MASTODON Touring Guitarist BEN ELLER For June 2026 Shows

  • byMichael Thomas
Heavy metal titans Machine Head brought a massive surprise to the stage for their June 3, 2026 concert…
05 June

WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Says He Tried To ‘Trim The Fat Off Everything’ On MAMMOTH’s ‘The End’ Album

  • byMichael Thomas
In the modern rock landscape, it can be incredibly tempting for multi-instrumentalists to overcomplicate their music, stacking layer…
05 June

TESTAMENT’s Chuck Billy Says Beating Cancer Turned Him “More Spiritual Instead of Religious”

  • byMichael Thomas
For decades, Chuck Billy has stood as one of the most formidable forces in thrash metal, fronting Testament…
05 June

Listen: Prince Estate Announces Timeless and Shares Unreleased 1995 Song “Stone”

  • byMichael Thomas
prince
Prince’s estate has announced Timeless, a new posthumous rarities album arriving on August 28, 2026 through a partnership…
05 June

Paul Simon’s ‘Quiet Celebration Concert’ Is Getting a Live Album and Film Release

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul Simon’s comeback tour is heading beyond the stage. Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert will premiere on…
05 June

“FUCK OFF”: Bret Michaels’ Guitarist Slams Fans After Trump ‘Freedom 250’ Concert Controversy

  • byMichael Thomas
Pete Evick, the longtime guitarist for Poison frontman Bret Michaels, has delivered a completely unfiltered, aggressive message to…
04 June

“We didn’t sell it out”: Sammy Hagar Admits UK Tour Was Downsized Due to Low Ticket Sales

  • byMichael Thomas
hagar
Sammy Hagar has candidly admitted that the recent downsizing of his highly anticipated upcoming UK tour was directly…
04 June

Triumph Holds Out Hope for Mike Levine as Bassist Opens Up About Emotional Health Struggle

  • byMichael Thomas
Triumph co-founder and bassist Mike Levine has been physically unable to join the legendary Canadian rock outfit on…
04 June

THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN’s WILLIAM REID Calls EDDIE VAN HALEN One of the ‘Worst Guitar Players in the World’

  • byMichael Thomas
A fresh debate has erupted in the rock world after The Jesus and Mary Chain guitarist William Reid…
04 June

The 1996 Metallica album that divided an entire generation of metalheads: “Load” turns 30

  • byMichael Thomas
Thirty years ago today, on June 4, 1996, Metallica released their studio album Load, a record that marked…
04 June

Black Crowes Frontman Chris Robinson Fires Back After On-Stage Comments Go Viral

  • byMichael Thomas
The Black Crowes found themselves at the center of a heated controversy during their May 31, 2026 concert…
04 June

Why Eric Clapton Believed Cream’s Iconic 1966 Debut Was “Really Weak”

  • byMichael Thomas
While Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker were highly respected musicians in their own rights before coming…
04 June

Ozzy Osbourne Names the One Musician He Calls His Biggest Career Regret: “The Day He Died Was the Greatest Tragedy of My Life”

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
There are few figures in rock and roll history who can legitimately claim to have lived as many…
04 June

‘Like Monkeys Wanking’: CHRISSIE HYNDE Slams Fans Who Film Concerts on Their Phones

  • byMichael Thomas
Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde has launched a passionate criticism of concertgoers who spend live performances filming on their…
03 June

CHARLIE BENANTE Says Fans Give ANTHRAX ‘So Much SHIT’ Over Set Lists

  • byMichael Thomas
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante has addressed one of the most common criticisms directed at the legendary thrash metal…
03 June

Barry Manilow Unsure If His “Voice Will Fully Return” Following Cancer Battle

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary pop music pioneer Barry Manilow has opened up about the deep personal fears and severe vocal toll…
03 June

DAVID DRAIMAN Promises DISTURBED Fans Will Be ‘Very Pleasantly Surprised’ By Band’s New Music

  • byMichael Thomas
Dairman
Disturbed frontman David Draiman has formally guaranteed that the band’s core fan base will be “pleasantly surprised” by…
03 June

“Infuriating”: The 1970s TV Shows David Bowie Always Regretted Appearing On

  • byMichael Thomas
david bowie
During the 1970s, David Bowie transformed from an ambitious songwriter into one of the most recognizable figures in…
03 June

‘Kind Of Triumph On ‘Roids’: RIK EMMETT Admits TRIUMPH’s Reunion Has Been ‘A Little Overwhelming’

  • byMichael Thomas
Triumph’s monumental reunion tour—marking the legendary Canadian rock power trio’s first extensive road work in over three decades—has…
03 June

The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson Heavily Booed After Mocking Fans’ “USA” Chant

  • byMichael Thomas
A high-energy rock performance took an unexpected, politically charged turn on Sunday night, May 31, 2026, when The…
02 June

Alice Cooper Calls A.I. Music Soulless: “It Only Knows Words… That’s Where It Dies”

  • byMichael Thomas
During a May 21 appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk”, legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper shared…
01 June

“The road isn’t finished yet”: DEF LEPPARD Add More Shows to Their Expanding 2026 Tour Schedule

  • byMichael Thomas
Def Leppard have officially expanded their 2026 touring plans, announcing a new round of North American dates as…
01 June

The 1979 Bowie Album He Felt Was Never Properly Appreciated: “We Didn’t Do It Justice”

  • byMichael Thomas
david bowie
Throughout his career, David Bowie constantly reinvented himself, leaving behind a catalog filled with groundbreaking albums that challenged…
01 June

“Bruce writes movies in songs”: The 1975 Bruce Springsteen Song Billy Joel Calls His Favorite

  • byMichael Thomas
Billy Joel
Bruce Springsteen’s catalog is filled with landmark songs that have helped define American rock music, but when Billy…
01 June

Radiohead Haven’t ‘Talked About’ a New Album Yet, Ed O’Brien Reveals

  • byMichael Thomas
Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien has addressed growing speculation about the band’s future, revealing that despite recent activity involving…
01 June

Paul McCartney reveals his favorite member of The Beatles: “I’m a fan”

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
For over six decades, music enthusiasts, critics, and casual listeners alike have passionately debated the age-old question: Who…
31 May

Watch SHINEDOWN share Emotional New Video for ‘Young Again’, drop new album EI8HT

  • byMichael Thomas
shinedown
Shinedown have officially launched the next phase of their career by unveiling the music video for “Young Again”…
31 May

The 1991 Rush Song NEIL PEART Said Left Him Most Satisfied as a “Lyricist”

  • byMichael Thomas
Neil Peart
Over the course of his career with Rush, Neil Peart established himself as one of rock music’s most…
31 May

RIKKI ROCKETT Backs BRET MICHAELS’s Decision To Drop Out Of TRUMP-Backed America 250 Concert

  • byMichael Thomas
rikki rocket
Poison drummer Rikki Rockett has publicly voiced support for Bret Michaels following the singer’s decision to withdraw from…
31 May

WATCH: Rikki Rockett’s The Rockett Mafia launches 40th-anniversary tribute to Poison’s debut: “We wanted to capture that raw 1986 energy”

  • byMichael Thomas
rikki rocket
Glam metal history came alive this weekend as Poison’s co-founder and legendary drummer, Rikki Rockett, officially launched a…
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