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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.
04 February

Bruce Dickinson Records New Solo Album at Dave Grohl’s Studio — With Sepultura’s Andreas Kisser Involved

  • byMichael Thomas
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is deep into recording his next solo album — and it’s shaping up…
04 February

Kid Rock to Headline All American Halftime Show During Super Bowl Weekend

  • byMichael Thomas
Kid Rock
In a move that highlights ongoing cultural division around major entertainment events, Kid Rock is set to headline…
04 February

How John 5 Ended Up on Peter Criss’s New Solo Album

  • byMichael Thomas
Former Kiss drummer Peter Criss has revealed how guitarist John 5 — best known for his work with…
04 February

Elton John Calls This Singer “One of the Greatest Voices of All Time”

  • byMichael Thomas
elton john
Elton John — one of the most celebrated figures in popular music — has publicly lauded a fellow…
04 February

Paul Simon Announces Extensive Summer 2026 Tour — Full Dates and Details

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon has revealed his Summer 2026 tour, marking another major outing as he continues to…
03 February

Roger Taylor Unleashes Protest Song “Chumps,” Calling Out “Men of No Morality”

  • byMichael Thomas
Roger Taylor
Queen drummer Roger Taylor has quietly dropped a new solo single titled “Chumps,” a stark and pointed protest…
03 February

KISS Celebrates Milestone as “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” Tops 1 Billion YouTube Views

  • byMichael Thomas
kiss
KISS’s classic music video for “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” has now officially exceeded one billion views…
03 February

David Ellefson Says New Megadeth Album “Just Doesn’t Sound Like Megadeth”

  • byMichael Thomas
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has made candid comments about the band’s newly released, self-titled final studio album,…
03 February

Graham Nash’s Favourite Beatles Album: “I Don’t Believe There Will Ever Be a Group This Talented”

  • byMichael Thomas
Graham Nash — singer, songwriter and founding member of The Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash — has…
02 February

Billie Eilish Slams ICE During Grammy Win: ‘No One Is Illegal on Stolen Land’

  • byMichael Thomas
At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, pop star Billie Eilish delivered a powerful political statement…
02 February

The Influence Behind the Genius: The Guitarist Jimi Hendrix Copied Before Becoming a Legend

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
Even the most innovative musicians stand on the shoulders of those who came before them — and nowhere…
02 February

Turnstile Wins 2026 Grammy for Best Metal Performance With “Birds”

  • byMichael Thomas
Baltimore’s genre-blurring rock band Turnstile has taken home a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance at the 68th…
02 February

Sharon Osbourne Teases Possible Ozzfest Comeback in 2027

  • byMichael Thomas
Sharon Osbourne has revealed that she’s in early talks to bring back Ozzfest, the iconic hard rock and…
02 February

After Five Decades, The Cure Finally Take Home Their First Grammy Awards

  • byMichael Thomas
After nearly 50 years in music and multiple previous nominations, iconic British alternative rock band The Cure broke…
02 February

All-Star Tribute Honors Ozzy Osbourne at 2026 Grammys With Performance

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Legendary rock figure Ozzy Osbourne was celebrated with a moving tribute at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on…
02 February

“We F—ing Love You, Ozzy” —Yungblud Honors Ozzy Osbourne in Emotional Grammy Win for ‘Changes’

  • byMichael Thomas
At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, British rocker Yungblud delivered one of the night’s most memorable moments by…
01 February

Peter Gabriel Releases New Single “Put the Bucket Down” From Upcoming Album

  • byMichael Thomas
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel has released the second new single from his forthcoming album o\i, continuing his lunar-cycle rollout strategy…
01 February

Tom Morello & Rise Against Rally Minneapolis With “Concert of Solidarity & Resistance” Benefit

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock guitarist and activist Tom Morello — best known for his work with Rage Against the Machine —…
01 February

Rolling Stones Producer Defends Keith Richards Guitar Playing: “Anyone Who Thinks He’s Sloppy Is Out of Their Minds”

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
Renowned producer and bassist Don Was — who has worked with the Rolling Stones since the early 1990s…
01 February

What to Expect From Deep Purple’s New Album Coming in 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Hard rock legends Deep Purple are gearing up to deliver their next studio album, tentatively set for June…
01 February

Brian May Says Queen Won’t Tour the U.S., Calling America “a Dangerous Place”

  • byMichael Thomas
Queen guitarist Brian May has confirmed that the legendary rock band will not be returning to the United…
30 January

POISON’s Rikki Rockett Says He’s Been in talks With Bret Michaels: “We’re Gonna Do Something in 2027”

  • byMichael Thomas
Poison drummer Rikki Rockett offered fans a new update on the band’s long-debated touring plans, saying he’s been…
30 January

“You Learn Everything From the Music You Love”: Nick Mason’s Five Favourite Albums Of All Time

  • byMichael Thomas
nick mason
Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason isn’t just the rhythmic heart of one of rock’s most experimental bands —…
30 January

Sam Mendes’ Beatles Films Offer First Glimpse as Cast Images Surface on Postcards

  • byMichael Thomas
The Beatles
Fans of The Beatles are getting their first visual glimpse of the much-anticipated film project The Beatles –…
30 January

Trump White House Blasts Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Protest Song as “Irrelevant” and “Inaccurate”

  • byMichael Thomas
bruce
The Trump administration has publicly rejected Bruce Springsteen’s fiery new protest song “Streets of Minneapolis,” dismissing it as…
30 January

“They Didn’t Understand It”: The Musician Bob Dylan Felt the World Misjudged

  • byMichael Thomas
Bob Dylan has always been one of the most studied and enigmatic figures in modern music — a…
30 January

Bret Michaels Denies Derailing Poison’s 40th Anniversary Tour Over Money Dispute

  • byMichael Thomas
Poison frontman Bret Michaels has publicly refuted recent statements suggesting he was responsible for derailing the band’s planned…
30 January

Judge Rules California Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Steven Tyler Can Move Forward

  • byMichael Thomas
Steven Tyler
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that sexual abuse claims against Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler can proceed to…
29 January

Tommy Lee Explodes on Trump Supporters: “How Fing Stupid Do You Have to Be at This Point?”

  • byMichael Thomas
Tommy Lee has never been subtle when it comes to politics, but his latest outburst aimed at Donald…
29 January

Thomas Dolby Confirms Summer 2026 Tour Across the U.S. and Canada

  • byMichael Thomas
Synth-pop pioneer Thomas Dolby has revealed his 2026 touring plans, bringing his signature blend of electronic innovation and…
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