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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.
28 January

“They were nonstop every night…”: Ozzy Osbourne Names the Greatest Rock Tour of All Time

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne — the Prince of Darkness himself — has weighed in on one of rock’s biggest debates:…
28 January

Velvet Revolver “Could Have Been as Big as Guns N’ Roses,” Says Former Drummer MATT SORUM

  • byMichael Thomas
Velvet Revolver — the supergroup formed in the early 2000s by members of Guns N’ Roses and Stone…
28 January

Dave Mustaine Says There’s “No Valid Reason” to Reunite Former Megadeth Members on Farewell Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine has once again shut down the idea of re-uniting with former bandmates for the…
28 January

Former Turnstile Guitarist Brady Ebert Accuses Band of “Pandering” and Misusing Charity Funds

  • byMichael Thomas
Brady Ebert, the former guitarist for American hardcore outfit Turnstile, has reignited controversy around his 2022 departure by…
28 January

Watch Eagles Perform Without Joe Walsh for First Time Since 1975 After Guitarist Falls Ill

  • byMichael Thomas
walsh
For the first time in nearly five decades, the Eagles took the stage without Joe Walsh. The band…
28 January

Aerosmith Release Deluxe Legendary Edition of Their 1973 Debut Album With New Mix, Live Recordings and Unreleased Tracks

  • byMichael Thomas
Aerosmith are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their self-titled 1973 debut album with the release of an expansive…
28 January

America Announces 2026 Happy Trails Tour: More Than 20 North American Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
Classic rock mainstays America have unveiled their 2026 touring plans, announcing a Happy Trails Tour that will take…
27 January

Status Quo’s Francis Rossi Announces Major 2026 UK Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Status Quo co-founder and frontman Francis Rossi has confirmed a 30-date UK tour for autumn 2026, continuing his…
27 January

Alice Cooper Announces 2026 “Alice’s Attic” Spring Tour With Nearly 20 U.S. Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock ‘n’ roll legend Alice Cooper is hitting the road again in spring 2026, announcing a headlining U.S.…
27 January

“We Just Finished It”: Dave Grohl Drops Bombshell About Foo Fighters’ New Album

  • byMichael Thomas
foo fighters
Foo Fighters fans just got the news they’ve been waiting for — and it came straight from Dave…
27 January

“A Big, Big, Big Question Mark”: Tobias Forge Admits Ghost Has No Future Plans

  • byMichael Thomas
After 15 years of relentless touring, album cycles, and ever-escalating theatrics, Ghost may finally be stepping into something…
27 January

“This Is About Responsibility, Not Redemption”: David Draiman Responds to Kanye West and Exposes His Hollow Apology

  • byMichael Thomas
David Draiman has made it clear that apologies mean little without action. The Disturbed frontman publicly responded to…
26 January

Violet Grohl Signs With Republic Records, Launches Solo Era With Auroura Records and Debut Singles

  • byMichael Thomas
Violet Grohl has officially stepped into her own spotlight. Just two days after quietly releasing her debut single…
26 January

Trump Says He Won’t Attend Super Bowl 60 and Slams Bad Bunny, Green Day as “Terrible” Choices

  • byMichael Thomas
As Super Bowl 60 approaches on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, President Donald…
26 January

Shinedown’s Barry Kerch Calls Out Ludacris as a “Coward” After Rock the Country Dropout

  • byMichael Thomas
Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch ignited controversy by openly criticizing rapper Ludacris for withdrawing from the Rock the Country…
26 January

Eddie Vedder’s Most Influential Band: The Punk Pioneers Who Shaped a Generation

  • byMichael Thomas
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Eddie Vedder, the iconic frontman of Pearl Jam, has never hidden how deeply punk rock influenced him —…
26 January

David Ellefson Announces Bass Warrior European Tour — Playing Megadeth’s Countdown to Extinction in Full

  • byMichael Thomas
David Ellefson, longtime bassist and co-founder of Megadeth, has announced a major European headlining tour under his Bass…
26 January

Geezer Butler Says Black Sabbath’s Paranoid Cover Is “The Worst Cover Ever” — And He Still Hates It

  • byMichael Thomas
Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler recently stirred conversation by taking a candid — and brutally honest — swipe…
26 January

My Chemical Romance The Black Parade 2026 Tour Dates and Full Setlist Breakdown

  • byMichael Thomas
My Chemical Romance have outlined a massive global run for their Black Parade 2026 tour, celebrating the 20th…
25 January

“You Think You’re Ready for a Heavy Album? Adorable.” — Halsey Slams Motionless Phone-Zombie Crowds and Says Fans Aren’t Built for Her New Era

  • byMichael Thomas
Halsey isn’t sugarcoating her creative direction anymore. After debuting some of her heaviest new material at a recent…
25 January

Phil Collins now needs 24-hour live-in care after years of health problems and surgeries.

  • byMichael Thomas
phil collins
Music legend Phil Collins has shared a candid update on his health, revealing that he now requires round-the-clock…
25 January

Former Scorpions Bassist Francis Buchholz Dead at 71 After Cancer Battle

  • byMichael Thomas
Francis Buchholz, the influential bassist best known for his work with the legendary German rock band Scorpions, has…
25 January

“That Keeps Me Honest”: The one Secret Artist Bruce Springsteen Plays Before Every Show

  • byMichael Thomas
bruce
Bruce Springsteen may be one of rock’s most seasoned performers — with a career spanning more than 50…
25 January

Rod Stewart Slams ‘Draft Dodger’ Donald Trump Over NATO Comments, Demands Apology

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
Rock legend Sir Rod Stewart has fired an unusually blunt political salvo at U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing…
25 January

L.A. Guns Announce Lucky MF’r 2026 World Tour With Support From Tom Keifer

  • byMichael Thomas
Classic hard rock outfit LA Guns are hitting the road in a big way in 2026, unveiling plans…
25 January

Kevin Cronin Says REO Speedwagon Became an ‘Impossible Situation’ Behind the Breakup

  • byMichael Thomas
Kevin Cronin, the longtime frontman of REO Speedwagon, has offered a revealing look at what ultimately led to…
23 January

Why Tom Petty Really Fired Stan Lynch — And How It Changed the Heartbreakers Forever

  • byMichael Thomas
Tom Petty
Tom Petty’s decision to fire longtime drummer Stan Lynch was far more than a personnel change — it…
23 January

Geddy Lee Leaves Door Open for New Rush Music: “It Would Be Fun to See What Anika Nilles Can Do”

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary Rush bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee hasn’t closed the door on new music from the Canadian prog-rock…
23 January

Red Hot Chili Peppers Producer Says “Anthony Kiedis is Tone-Deaf, Can’t Hear Pitch”

  • byMichael Thomas
A former producer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers has stirred fresh debate by claiming that vocalist Anthony…
23 January

Megadeth Streams Final Album, Including Their Cover of Metallica’s Classic “Ride the Lightning”

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth’s long-awaited final album — simply titled Megadeth — is officially streaming in full, and it arrives with…
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