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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.
31 December 2025

Dave Mustaine Praises Ride the Lightning, Calls Hetfield’s Vocals “Really Tremendous”

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine has spoken warmly about Metallica’s legendary album Ride the Lightning, offering high praise for…
31 December 2025

The One Guitarist George Harrison Said Played “Like an Angel”

  • byMichael Thomas
george harrison
George Harrison, the quiet but spiritually driven lead guitarist of The Beatles, wasn’t just a master of melody…
31 December 2025

Brian May Was Unsure About This Queen Classic — Until It Became Legendary

  • byMichael Thomas
queen
Queen’s catalog is filled with iconic songs that now feel inseparable from rock history, but even the band’s…
31 December 2025

Tommy Lee Says Mötley Crüe Are “Closer Than Ever” After 45 Years Together

  • byMichael Thomas
Mötley Crüe have built their legacy on excess, chaos, and survival, but according to drummer Tommy Lee, the…
31 December 2025

Jack White Slams Congressman for Sharing Fake AI Video: “This Is Embarrassing”

  • byMichael Thomas
Jack White has sharply criticized Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett after the Republican lawmaker shared a manipulated AI video…
31 December 2025

“I Never Sit Still”: George Lynch Credits His Longevity to a Tenacious Work Ethic

  • byMichael Thomas
Guitar virtuoso George Lynch, best known for his work with Dokken and Lynch Mob, says the durability of…
31 December 2025

Wolfgang Van Halen Calls the ‘Rock Is Dead’ Argument “Really Stupid”

  • byMichael Thomas
Wolfgang Van Halen says he finds it baffling when people claim that rock music is dead. The rock…
31 December 2025

John Lydon Says the Sex Pistols Never Reached Out After His Wife Died

  • byMichael Thomas
lydon
For decades, John Lydon built his public identity on confrontation, chaos, and provocation. But behind the snarling voice…
30 December 2025

Yes Legend Jon Anderson Keeps Chasing Epic Vision With Zamran: Son of Olias Even After 25 Years

  • byMichael Thomas
Jon Anderson, the distinctive voice of progressive rock pioneers Yes, isn’t slowing down — even at 81. While…
30 December 2025

Paul McCartney on Ringo Starr and John Bonham: Two Drummers, Two Very Different Kinds of Greatness

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney rarely holds back when talking about music — especially when it comes to drummers. Over decades…
30 December 2025

The Fleetwood Mac Song Christine McVie First Thought Was “Boring”

  • byMichael Thomas
Christine McVie was never one to chase drama. As Fleetwood Mac’s quiet emotional anchor, her songwriting thrived on…
30 December 2025

Lou Gramm to Release First New Solo Album in 17 Years — “It Rocks Hard,” He Says

  • byMichael Thomas
Classic rock fans are getting a long-awaited gift from one of the genre’s most recognizable voices. Lou Gramm,…
30 December 2025

The Classic Rock Band Pete Townshend Admitted He Was Jealous Of: “The Commitment of Their Fans”

  • byMichael Thomas
Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend has never lacked confidence. As the creative engine behind The Who, he helped define what a…
30 December 2025

The only Musician Don Henley Called “One of the Last Authentic Artists”

  • byMichael Thomas
henley
Don Henley is widely recognized as a founding force behind The Eagles, one of the most successful and…
30 December 2025

“There Were Real Discussions”: Nikki Sixx on Possible Reunion Acts for Mötley Crüe’s 2026 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Nikki sixx
Mötley Crüe’s upcoming 2026 tour is already shaping up to be a major event, and according to bassist…
30 December 2025

Van Halen’s Legendary Live at Wembley 1995 Finally Gets the Official Release Fans Waited Decades For

  • byMichael Thomas
Eddie Van Halen
One of Van Halen’s most celebrated but long-unreleased concert performances is finally coming out in official form. Live…
29 December 2025

The Time The Police’s Stewart Copeland Once “Mortally Embarrassed” Himself in Front of a Beatles Legend

  • byMichael Thomas
Stewart Copeland — legendary drummer of the English rock band The Police, known for his innovative style and…
29 December 2025

The One Musician Brian May admits ‘Single-Handedly Made Queen Cool Again’

  • byMichael Thomas
queen
Queen’s cultural relevance has risen and dipped over the decades, but according to guitarist Brian May, one artist…
29 December 2025

The ’80s Chart-Topper Rod Stewart Said No To: “Did He Even Listen?”

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart is one of rock and pop’s most enduring voices: raspy, expressive, and unmistakable. From Maggie May…
29 December 2025

Lynyrd Skynyrd Have ‘About 30 Songs’ Written With Gary Rossington Waiting in the Wings

  • byMichael Thomas
For Lynyrd Skynyrd, moving forward without Gary Rossington has been both unavoidable and deeply emotional. The band’s founding…
29 December 2025

“Not Everyone Can Afford It”: Vinnie Vincent Defends $200 Price Tag on New CD Single

  • byMichael Thomas
Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has stirred controversy after defending the unusually high price tag on his latest…
29 December 2025

Oasis Score the Second-Biggest Tour of 2025, Outselling Beyoncé in Ticket Numbers

  • byMichael Thomas
Oasis’ long-awaited reunion tour has turned into one of the biggest live music events of the year, and…
28 December 2025

Ten Kate Bush Albums: Nine You Must Hear, One You should definitely Skip

  • byMichael Thomas
kate bush
Kate Bush stands as one of the most singular and influential figures in modern music, a British singer‑songwriter…
28 December 2025

Dave Mustaine Opens Up About Hand Condition Making Megadeth Riffs “Really Painful to Play”

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine has offered one of the most candid explanations yet for why the iconic thrash…
28 December 2025

Lemmy Kilmister: Remembering the Man Who Lived Rock ’n’ Roll to the End

  • byMichael Thomas
Lemmy
On the death anniversary of Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister, the world pauses to remember more than just a rock…
28 December 2025

“People Are Beginning to Take Me Seriously At Last”: Wolfgang Van Halen Feels Finally Seen as His Own Artist

  • byMichael Thomas
Wolfgang Van Halen has spent most of his life standing in the shadow of one of rock music’s…
28 December 2025

Zak Starkey Is Still “Confused” After Being Fired — Twice — by The Who

  • byMichael Thomas
Zak Starkey, the longtime drummer for The Who and son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr, says he’s still…
28 December 2025

Perry Bamonte, Longtime Guitarist and Keyboardist for The Cure, Dies at 65

  • byMichael Thomas
Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboard player for influential British rock band The Cure, has died at…
26 December 2025

“I’m Just Standing There Strumming a Chord”: Pete Townshend on The Who’s Real Lead Guitar Player

  • byMichael Thomas
pete
Pete Townshend is widely celebrated as one of rock’s most influential guitarists — a rhythm powerhouse whose windmill…
26 December 2025

Paul Stanley Says New KISS Music Is “Possible” After Touring Retirement

  • byMichael Thomas
Never say never when it comes to KISS. Even after bringing their long-running touring career to a close,…
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