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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.
18 December 2025

Alice Cooper Announces Major 2026 Concert Run Across U.S. and Canada

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock legend Alice Cooper has announced a new slate of tour dates for 2026, bringing his signature shock-rock…
17 December 2025

Lynyrd Skynyrd Gear Up for a Major 2026 U.S. Tour Celebration

  • byMichael Thomas
Southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd have revealed plans for a major U.S. tour in 2026, bringing their high-octane…
17 December 2025

Beat to Carry the King Crimson Legacy Across Europe on Expansive 2026 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
 a major development for fans of progressive rock, the all-star collective BEAT — featuring former King Crimson members…
17 December 2025

Linkin Park Is Heading to Europe — Here’s Who’s Joining Them in 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
linkin park
Linkin Park have unveiled plans for a major European headline tour in summer 2026, bringing their high-energy live…
17 December 2025

Yungblud Fires Back at Howard Stern’s ‘Rock Is Dead’ remark — “That’s a Load of Bullshit”

  • byMichael Thomas
Yungblud has pushed back forcefully against the familiar claim that rock music is on life support, rejecting Howard…
17 December 2025

Rolling Stones Drop Plans for 2026 Stadium Tour — What Fans Need to Know

  • byMichael Thomas
The Rolling Stones have reportedly called off plans for a major 2026 stadium tour that was anticipated to…
17 December 2025

The Beach Boys Announce 2026 Tour Dates, Including Tampa and Myrtle Beach Shows

  • byMichael Thomas
The Beach Boys have unveiled plans for a series of live performances in 2026 as they continue to…
16 December 2025

You Won’t Believe Which Classic Rock Band Offended Steven Tyler

  • byMichael Thomas
Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler — the iconic frontman of Aerosmith — hasn’t shied away from speaking his mind, and he…
16 December 2025

YUNGBLUD SAYS HE BARELY RECALLS PERFORMING “CHANGES” AT OZZY FAREWELL

  • byMichael Thomas
Yungblud has opened up about the surreal experience of performing a heartfelt tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the…
16 December 2025

“I Would Have Left Genesis to Join…”: The Band Phil Collins Would Have Quit Genesis For

  • byMichael Thomas
phil collins
Veteran drummer, singer and songwriter Phil Collins, best known for his work with Genesis and as a solo…
16 December 2025

“It’s Really Happening”: Trent Reznor says he has started Writing a New Nine Inch Nails Record

  • byMichael Thomas
Trent Reznor has officially confirmed that he is actively writing a new Nine Inch Nails album, signaling a…
16 December 2025

“We’re numb and heartbroken”: Paul McCartney and Spinal Tap stars pay tribute to Rob Reiner

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
Tributes have flooded in from across the entertainment world following the deaths of filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner…
16 December 2025

What to Expect From Tesla’s Extended 2026 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Tesla have announced an extension of their 2026 tour, giving fans additional opportunities to see the veteran hard…
16 December 2025

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Confirm Continued Touring Plans for 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Pat Benatar has confirmed she is taking her live show well into 2026, announcing a new run of…
16 December 2025

Radiohead Return to Copenhagen With Long-Delayed December 15 Concert

  • byMichael Thomas
thom
Radiohead finally returned to Copenhagen on December 15, delivering a performance that carried far more weight than a…
16 December 2025

Foreigner Expand 2026 Tour With More Lou Gramm Reunion Appearances

  • byMichael Thomas
Foreigner have officially confirmed that original frontman Lou Gramm will return to the stage with the band on…
15 December 2025

“There might be a few surprises…” John Mitchell Teases Guest-Packed London Show

  • byMichael Thomas
John Mitchell has spoken candidly about the deep emotional pull of performing at Dingwalls in London, describing the…
15 December 2025

What Were the Only True “Rock ’n’ Roll Bands,” According to Malcolm Young?

  • byMichael Thomas
malcolm
AC/DC legend Malcolm Young wasn’t shy about his views on rock music — and when it came to…
15 December 2025

Dave Mustaine Earns Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt After Years of Training

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has reached a milestone far removed from amplifiers and arenas: he has earned a…
15 December 2025

Roger Daltrey Finally Knighted in UK Honours Ceremony

  • byMichael Thomas
roger daltrey
Roger Daltrey has received one of the UK’s highest civilian honors, officially becoming Sir Roger Daltrey in recognition…
15 December 2025

“A Dream Come True for an Elderly Rock Star”: Sammy Hagar on His Vegas Residency

  • byMichael Thomas
hagar
Sammy Hagar is calling his upcoming Las Vegas residency exactly what it feels like to him: a long-earned…
15 December 2025

Twenty One Pilots’ Josh Dun and Debby Ryan Welcome First Child

  • byMichael Thomas
Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun and his wife, actor Debby Ryan, have welcomed their first child together.…
15 December 2025

Josh Freese Says He Has “No Idea” Why Foo Fighters Fired Him

  • byMichael Thomas
Josh Freese has admitted he remains completely in the dark about why his time with Foo Fighters came…
14 December 2025

“We’ll See”: Steve Harris on Iron Maiden Possibly Doing a Massive Retirement Show

  • byMichael Thomas
Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris hasn’t closed the door on the idea of the band staging a massive,…
14 December 2025

“I Wanted People to Be Blown Away”: What Jimmy Page Really Thinks About Led Zeppelin’s Historic 2007 Reunion

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy and robert
Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has reflected on the band’s much-anticipated 2007 reunion at London’s O2 Arena…
14 December 2025

JOHN 5 Says MÖTLEY CRÜE “Deserves” ROCK HALL Induction: “So Many Bands Were Influenced”

  • byMichael Thomas
Mötley Crüe guitarist John 5 has added his voice to the long-running Rock & Roll Hall of Fame…
14 December 2025

What Keith Richards Really Thinks of Dire Straits Mark Knopfler?

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
Keith Richards has never been shy about voicing his opinions on other musicians, but when the Rolling Stones…
14 December 2025

David Coverdale Says Goodbye for Good as He Leaves Social Media and Embraces Retirement

  • byMichael Thomas
David Coverdale has officially stepped away from the digital world, marking another definitive chapter closing in a career…
14 December 2025

Yungblud Reflects On His Grammy Nomination as Bittersweet and “Tragic”

  • byMichael Thomas
Yungblud has spoken candidly about the complicated emotions surrounding his first-ever Grammy nominations, describing the moment as both…
14 December 2025

Fleetwood Mac’s old song Becomes a Chart Hit — Nearly 50 Years After It Was Recorded Thanks to tiktok

  • byMichael Thomas
Fleetwood Mac
In late 2025, Fleetwood Mac scored one of the most surprising chart moments of the year when “Silver…
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