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Michael Thomas

2095 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
01 March

Journey Kicks Off ‘Final Frontier’ Farewell Tour — Full Dates, Set List & Video

  • byMichael Thomas
Journey — the legendary rock band behind Don’t Stop Believin’, Open Arms and countless arena anthems — has…
01 March

“They’re Negative People”: Sammy Hagar’s Explosive Comments on Alex Van Halen

  • byMichael Thomas
hagar
In a revealing new interview, Sammy Hagar — singer, guitarist and rock survivor — offers a deeply personal…
01 March

“A part of me died, too”: The Rock Death That Shattered Ozzy Osbourne

  • byMichael Thomas
ozzy osbourne
When Ozzy Osbourne finally stepped off the stage for what would be his last time, it should have…
01 March

‘The Masked Singer’ to Air Heartfelt Tribute Episode Honoring Ozzy Osbourne

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
The Masked Singer will honor the late Ozzy Osbourne with a special tribute episode recognizing his life, music…
01 March

Bryan Adams Announces Massive 2026 Roll With the Punches World Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams is hitting the road again in 2026 with an expansive global tour supporting…
01 March

Watch: Star-Studded BRIT Awards Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Closes 2026 Ceremony

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
The 2026 BRIT Awards delivered one of the most talking-about closing performances in recent memory — a star-studded…
01 March

Neil Sedaka Dies at 85, Leaving Behind a Six-Decade Legacy of Timeless Hits

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died at the age of 85, prompting an outpouring of tributes from artists…
27 February

Ozzy Osbourne To Be Honoured at BRITs 2026 With Emotional All-Star Tribute Performance

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne is set to receive one of music’s highest honours posthumously at the BRIT Awards…
27 February

Sammy Hagar Says He’s “Disappointed” to Be Excluded From New Van Halen Archival Album

  • byMichael Thomas
Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen
Sammy Hagar — the singer best known for fronting Van Halen from 1985–1996 and helping deliver a string…
27 February

Iron Maiden and Megadeth Announce Huge New Zealand Show for November 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Robert Dickinson
Heavy metal fans in New Zealand have something massive to look forward to in late 2026 — Iron…
27 February

Ozzy Osbourne to Be Honoured With BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne is set to receive one of the UK music industry’s highest honours: the…
27 February

Watch: Gene Simmons Brings KISS Anthems to Life on ‘Rock Legends Cruise XIII’

  • byMichael Thomas
gene simmons
Gene Simmons reminded fans why he’s one of rock’s most iconic frontmen during his recent set on the…
27 February

Iron Maiden Announce Touring Break — 2026 Shows Will Be Their Last Until at Least 2028

  • byMichael Thomas
Robert Dickinson
Iron Maiden have revealed that their 50th anniversary Run For Your Lives world tour will wrap up in…
27 February

The Untold Johnny Cash: A Life More Complicated Than the Legend

  • byMichael Thomas
When you think of Johnny Cash, you probably picture The Man in Black — a towering figure in…
26 February

Tommy Aldridge Opens Up on Being Left Out of Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary rock drummer Tommy Aldridge has addressed a question that’s puzzled heavy metal fans since Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell…
26 February

The Only Who Song Written Together By Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey

  • byMichael Thomas
For a band as legendary as The Who, it might come as a surprise that Pete Townshend and…
26 February

Iron Maiden Turns Their 2026 UK Show Into a Full-On Festival — Former Members Included!

  • byMichael Thomas
Robert Dickinson
Iron Maiden are marking five decades of metal dominance in a spectacular way in 2026 — by transforming…
26 February

Josh Freese Fires Back After Foo Fighters Exit Says “Dave Grohl Era Is Overrated”

  • byMichael Thomas
was one of the more surprising chapters in recent rock history: seasoned session drummer Josh Freese — known…
26 February

Alex Van Halen Reveals Why Sammy Hagar Isn’t Mentioned in His Memoir: “We Did Our Best Work With Dave”

  • byMichael Thomas
Alex Van Halen
When Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen sat down to write Brothers — his much-anticipated memoir about life,…
26 February

The Eagles Announce “The Long Goodbye, Act III” Stadium Tour with Nashville Stop

  • byMichael Thomas
henley
The iconic rock band The Eagles are continuing what’s become one of the most talked-about farewell runs in…
26 February

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Nominees Revealed: Full List

  • byMichael Thomas
phil collins
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has officially unveiled its Class of 2026 nominees, announcing a 17-artist…
25 February

Metallica Finally Announce 8-Date Las Vegas Sphere Residency

  • byMichael Thomas
Metallica have officially announced one of the most ambitious live music events of 2026: an eight‑show residency at…
25 February

David Gilmour’s Legendary “Black Strat” Heads Back To Auction

  • byMichael Thomas
One of rock’s most legendary instruments — the Black Strat once owned and played by David Gilmour —…
25 February

Eric Clapton Says This Band Was the True Pioneer of Heavy Metal — and It’s Not Black Sabbath

  • byMichael Thomas
Eric Clapton
The story of heavy metal’s beginnings is usually told one way: doom-laden riffs, occult imagery, and a dark…
25 February

Tom Morello to Join Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band on 2026 Land of Hope & Dreams Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
In a move that’s already electrifying fans, Tom Morello — the legendary guitarist best known for his work…
25 February

3 Doors Down Score Multiple No. 1s on Billboard Following Brad Arnold’s Death

  • byMichael Thomas
When Brad Arnold, the lead singer and co-founder of 3 Doors Down, died on February 7, 2026, at…
24 February

John Mellencamp Blasts the Grammys: ‘It Means F—ing Nothing’

  • byMichael Thomas
John Mellencamp made it plain and simple: the Grammys don’t mean a thing to him. In a recent…
24 February

“I Need to Be Home”: Why Tobias Forge is Finally Walking Away From Ghost

  • byMichael Thomas
Ghost’s spell-binding run of shows is about to reach its end, and with it comes a surprising turn…
24 February

Sharon Reveals Why the Prince of Darkness Chose the Stage Over a Terminal Warning

  • byMichael Thomas
Two weeks before he walked onstage for the final time, doctors gave Ozzy Osbourne a warning no one…
24 February

The Iconic Tom Petty Song the Band Thought was a “Total Mess”

  • byMichael Thomas
Tom Petty
Tom Petty wrote some of the most instantly recognizable rock songs of the past 50 years — tracks…
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