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Michael Thomas

2099 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
09 January

Tony Iommi: “The Godfather of Heavy Metal” — Volume One Documentary Is Now Streaming

  • byMichael Thomas
Gibson TV has released the first installment of its new limited documentary series Tony Iommi: The Godfather of…
09 January

Hear The Black Crowes Return With “Profane Prophecy” and “Pharmacy Chronicles”

  • byMichael Thomas
After a long wait, The Black Crowes are back with fresh music and big plans for 2026. The…
09 January

Shinedown Earns iHeartRadio Music Awards Nomination for Rock Artist of the Year

  • byMichael Thomas
Shinedown’s rise in rock music continues to gain traction — this time with a high-profile nod from mainstream…
09 January

Chris Stapleton’s 2026 All-American Road Show Expands With Mike Campbell & Stellar Lineup

  • byMichael Thomas
Country music star Chris Stapleton is taking his All-American Road Show even further in 2026, adding more than…
08 January

“I Don’t Know Where I’m Going From Here, But I Promise It Won’t Be Boring” — Remembering David Bowie on His Birthday

  • byMichael Thomas
David Bowie
Born January 10, 1947, in Brixton, London, David Bowie emerged from post-war Britain with a restless imagination and…
08 January

The time when ZZ Top Said No to Gillette’s Million-Dollar Beard Shave Offer

  • byMichael Thomas
zz top
Billy Gibbons has never lacked stories—but this one cuts right down to the whiskers. Long before ZZ Top’s…
08 January

Don Henley Calls This Modern Country Star the Closest Thing to “Authentic” Today

  • byMichael Thomas
henley
Don Henley — singer, songwriter, and co-founding member of Eagles — knows a thing or two about classic…
08 January

“Peter Had Nothing to Do With ‘Beth’”: Gene Simmons Sets the Record Straight on KISS’s Biggest Hit

  • byMichael Thomas
gene simmons
KISS’s gentle power ballad “Beth” remains one of the group’s most enduring and unlikely hits — but decades…
08 January

“People Don’t Realize I’m in Control of Everything”: Yungblud Shuts Down Claims the Industry Built Him

  • byMichael Thomas
Yungblud has never fit neatly into the music industry’s preferred boxes, and according to him, that discomfort has…
08 January

Peter Wolf Announces New 2026 Tour Dates, Bringing His Signature Rock and Soul to Stages Across the U.S.

  • byMichael Thomas
Veteran singer Peter Wolf has unveiled a fresh batch of tour dates for 2026, continuing a run of…
08 January

Led Zeppelin Teases Final Chapter With Reunion Tour Plans Through 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary British rock band Led Zeppelin is once again at the center of global attention — not because…
08 January

Vinnie Vincent Threatens to Shelve New Album Unless He Regains Full Control

  • byMichael Thomas
Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has sent shockwaves through the rock community by threatening to shelve his long-anticipated…
07 January

“A Mind Like No Other”: Remembering Neil Peart on the Anniversary of His Passing

  • byMichael Thomas
Neil Peart
Today marks the death anniversary of Neil Peart, the legendary drummer and primary lyricist of Rush, who passed…
07 January

Stitched Up Heart Announce New Album Medusa, Unleash Defiant Single “Glitch Bitch”

  • byMichael Thomas
Stitched Up Heart are officially stepping into their next chapter — and they’re doing it at full volume.…
07 January

Why Purple Rain Is Still One of the Most Important Albums Ever Made

  • byMichael Thomas
prince
When Purple Rain arrived in 1984, it wasn’t just another pop record — it was a cultural shockwave…
07 January

“This Guy’s Just Like Us”: Ted Nugent Reveals Why YUNGBLUD Gives Rock Music Hope

  • byMichael Thomas
ted nugent
Ted Nugent has never been known for subtlety, and when he speaks with conviction, he speaks in capital…
07 January

Falling In Reverse’s Ronnie Radke Files Restraining Order Against Brittany Furlan After Catfish Drama

  • byMichael Thomas
Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke has taken legal action against internet personality Brittany Furlan, filing for a…
07 January

Marilyn Manson Guitarist Tyler Bates Exits Touring Band

  • byMichael Thomas
Marilyn Manson’s long-time guitarist Tyler Bates has announced he is stepping away from touring with the band, sharing…
07 January

Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt Says “Progressive” Has Lost Its Meaning in Modern Rock and Metal

  • byMichael Thomas
Mikael Åkerfeldt, the vocalist and guitarist of Swedish progressive metal veterans Opeth, has drawn attention with a pointed…
06 January

Steve Harris Names the Iron Maiden Song He Wants to Bring Back for 2026 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Iron Maiden bassist and founding member Steve Harris has revealed which classic track he’d most like to see…
06 January

“No New Album”: Noah Sebastian Resets Expectations for Bad Omens’ Future

  • byMichael Thomas
For Bad Omens fans eagerly awaiting news of the band’s next studio album, a recent comment from frontman…
06 January

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson Warns Fans About “Insidious” AI Fakery

  • byMichael Thomas
ian ANDERSON
Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson is sounding the alarm about the growing prevalence of artificial intelligence-generated content that…
06 January

AC/DC Unbroken Legacy: Angus Young is the only member to play on every AC/DC album

  • byMichael Thomas
angus young
Lineups changed. Eras shifted. Legends were lost and reborn. Through it all, one thing never moved: Angus Young.…
06 January

“I’m Ready Again”: Aldo Nova Resurfaces With New Tour Plans After Scary Injury

  • byMichael Thomas
Canadian rock guitarist and songwriter Aldo Nova has unveiled plans for a 2026 concert tour that celebrates his…
06 January

Ted Nugent Takes Aim at Tom Morello, Green Day and Eminem in Blistering Tirade

  • byMichael Thomas
ted nugent
Veteran rocker Ted Nugent sparked fresh controversy with a wide-ranging critique of several well-known musicians during a recent…
06 January

Retirement Can Wait: At 71, David Lee Roth Brings the Swagger Back With Major 2026 Solo Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
David Lee Roth
Legendary rock frontman David Lee Roth, the unmistakable voice and larger-than-life personality behind Van Halen, is officially heading…
06 January

Dave Mustaine Confirms Megadeth’s Final Tour Will Feature Current Lineup, Not Former Members

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine has put to rest speculation about who will appear on the band’s farewell tour…
05 January

The Musicians Lou Reed Said Were “Out of His League”

  • byMichael Thomas
Lou Reed was never one to mince words. As a singer, songwriter, and influential architect of alternative rock,…
05 January

The Two Rock Giants John Lydon Has Publicly Branded “Rip-Offs”

  • byMichael Thomas
lydon
John Lydon has never been one to soften his opinions — especially when it comes to other musicians.…
05 January

Two Prince Classics See Massive Streaming Spike Following Stranger Things Finale

  • byMichael Thomas
prince
Ever since Netflix’s Stranger Things closed out its five-season run with an emotional and action-packed finale on December…
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