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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 April

“This is the sound of a band finding their spark again amid the wreckage” Foo Fighters return louder, rougher, and reborn on Your Favorite Toy

  • byMichael Thomas
Foo Fighters return with Your Favorite Toy, their 12th studio album, and it arrives carrying the weight of…
24 April

Marilyn Manson Debuts New Backing Band at 2026 Tour Kickoff With Rare Songs

  • byMichael Thomas
Marilyn Manson has officially launched his 2026 tour, and while his return to the stage is a headline…
24 April

5 Rock Legendary Bands That Deserve a Farewell Show Like Black Sabbath

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
When Black Sabbath took the stage for their “Back to the Beginning” farewell in Birmingham, it wasn’t just…
24 April

Ramones Launch Year-Long 50th Anniversary Celebrations for Landmark Debut Album

  • byMichael Thomas
Ramones are being honored with a massive year-long global celebration marking 50 years since the release of their…
24 April

David Lee Roth Says He Finally Feels Rich After Selling His Publishing Catalog

  • byMichael Thomas
David Lee Roth has revealed that he quietly sold his music publishing catalog last year, opening up about…
24 April

Korn Drop Surprise Single “Reward The Scars” — First New Music in Four Years

  • byMichael Thomas
Korn have returned with a surprise new single, “Reward The Scars,” marking their first release since 2022 and…
23 April

“I Hate Them”: Dee Snider Calls Tribute Bands “Non-Creative Garbage” in Blunt Statement

  • byMichael Thomas
Dee Snider has sparked fresh debate in the rock world after delivering a brutally honest take on tribute…
23 April

Live Nation Announces Limited $30 Concert Promotion Deal for Summer 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Robert Dickinson
Live Nation is bringing back its popular low-cost concert deal for 2026, offering fans a chance to grab…
23 April

George Lynch Announces “A Night of Dokken” Tour Celebrating Classic Hits

  • byMichael Thomas
George Lynch is bringing fans back to the golden era of Dokken with a newly announced tour titled…
23 April

Slayer Announce More Dates for 40th Anniversary ‘Reign in Blood’ Show

  • byMichael Thomas
Slayer have added a second Los Angeles concert to their 2026 schedule celebrating the 40th anniversary of Reign…
23 April

Yes Push Their Postponed Fragile UK Tour to May 2027.

  • byMichael Thomas
Yes have officially postponed their planned UK “Fragile” tour, with the shows now being rescheduled to May 2027…
23 April

Ramones’ Debut Album Changed Music Forever on April 23, 1976

  • byMichael Thomas
On April 23, 1976, Ramones released their self-titled debut Ramones — a record that would go on to…
23 April

32 Years Ago Today: Pink Floyd’s The Division Bell Hit No. 1 in the UK

  • byMichael Thomas
david gilmour
On this day in 1994, Pink Floyd’s The Division Bell sat at No.1 on the UK album chart…
23 April

Bruce Springsteen Slammed as “Hypocritical” Over Latest Performance

  • byMichael Thomas
bruce
Bruce Springsteen is facing fresh backlash after a New Jersey music reporter blasted his latest performance as “hypocritical”…
23 April

Steve Winwood Pays Emotional Tribute to Dave Mason After His Death

  • byMichael Thomas
Steve Winwood has paid an emotional tribute to his former bandmate Dave Mason following the news of Mason’s…
22 April

“Mickey Mouse kids turned rockstars”: MGK Single “FIX UR FACE” With Fred Durst Sparks New Controversy

  • byMichael Thomas
Machine Gun Kelly has sparked major online debate after releasing his new single “FIX UR FACE”, a nu-metal…
22 April

“I Wrote Every Word”: David Lee Roth Claims Full Ownership of Van Halen’s Vocal Legacy

  • byMichael Thomas
David Lee Roth
David Lee Roth has reignited debate around Van Halen by making bold claims about his role in shaping…
22 April

Why Some Bruce Springsteen Fans Turned Against Him Over Time

  • byMichael Thomas
bruce
For decades, Bruce Springsteen built one of the most loyal fanbases in rock history. Known as “The Boss,”…
22 April

Carl Palmer Brings “An Evening With Emerson, Lake & Palmer” to England in February 2027

  • byMichael Thomas
Carl Palmer has officially announced a new run of “An Evening With Emerson, Lake & Palmer” shows across…
22 April

Why Gene Simmons Lost So Much Fan Support Over Time

  • byMichael Thomas
For decades, Gene Simmons built his reputation as one of rock’s loudest and most unapologetic voices. As the…
22 April

Jack White Sells Out Upcoming Pine Knob Hometown Debut Show

  • byMichael Thomas
Jack White’s upcoming Pine Knob Music Theatre show is officially sold out, turning his 2026 hometown return into…
21 April

Bob Dylan Expands 2026 Tour With New U.S. Dates and Special Guest Appearances

  • byMichael Thomas
Bob Dylan has added more than a dozen new dates to his already extensive 2026 tour schedule, continuing…
21 April

Steve Vai Admits He Can’t Match Online Shredders, But Questions Their Originality: “They All Sound the Same”

  • byMichael Thomas
Steve Vai
Steve Vai has weighed in on the modern wave of online guitar shredders, offering a surprisingly honest take…
21 April

Ronnie Wood Announces UK Headline Concert Plans With Special Live Appearance

  • byMichael Thomas
Ronnie Wood is set to take centre stage in the UK with a special headline-style live concert, marking…
21 April

Unreleased 1991 Prince Track From Diamonds and Pearls Era Released From the Vault

  • byMichael Thomas
prince
Nearly a decade after the passing of Prince, new music continues to surface from his legendary vault —…
21 April

System Of A Down’s John Dolmayan Calls for Actress to Be Jailed Over Viral Quote

  • byMichael Thomas
System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan is once again in the spotlight after calling for actress Charlize…
20 April

Fred Durst wants to build up an alternative to Coachella for musicians who arent invited

  • byMichael Thomas
Fred Durst has suggested creating an alternative to Coachella aimed at artists who feel shut out of major…
20 April

Watch Guns N’ Roses Cover a Sex Pistol’s “Black Leather” Live for the First Time

  • byMichael Thomas
Guns N’ Roses have surprised fans once again by pulling a deep-cut rarity into their live set, performing…
20 April

Morrissey Announces 2026 European Tour in For New Album ‘Make-Up Is A Lie’

  • byMichael Thomas
morrisey
The wait is finally over for the Morrissey faithful. After a six-year hiatus from full-length studio releases, the…
20 April

The Temperance Movement Announce 11 Dates UK Tour Dates With Festival Appearances

  • byMichael Thomas
The Temperance Movement have announced a series of live dates for 2026, marking their continued return to the…
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