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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 October 2025

Is Peter Criss Planning a Halloween Release for His First Solo Album in 18 Years?

  • byMichael Thomas
peter criss
Peter Criss, the original drummer of KISS, has announced the release of his first solo album in 18…
28 October 2025

Iron Maiden Expands North America Tour for 50th Anniversary with 12-City Tour— Megadeth and Anthrax Join the Ride

  • byMichael Thomas
The heavy-metal icons Iron Maiden are gearing up for a major return to North America. As part of…
27 October 2025

“I’ll Stop When They Stop Coming”: Just a Song and a Crowd — The Unbreakable Story of Rod Stewart

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
There’s a moment at every Rod Stewart concert when the lights go down, the crowd holds its breath,…
27 October 2025

Slash Confirms Guns N’ Roses Will Hit North America in 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
slash's
Legendary guitarist Slash has officially confirmed that Guns N’ Roses will embark on a U.S. tour in 2026,…
27 October 2025

‘Rock Is Alive’: Jon Bon Jovi’s Emotional London Comeback Shakes the World

  • byMichael Thomas
Jon Bon Jovi’s smile told a story of triumph over pain. His voice — once nearly lost to…
27 October 2025

Thom Yorke Says He’ll “Absolutely Not” Perform in Israel: “I Wouldn’t Want to Be 5,000 Miles Anywhere Near the Netanyahu Regime”

  • byMichael Thomas
thom
Thom Yorke, the enigmatic frontman of Radiohead, has confirmed in a recent interview that he will no longer…
27 October 2025

Wolfmother Play Surprise Show at Adelaide’s Hotel Metro After Harvest Rock Cancellation

  • byMichael Thomas
Late on a chaotic afternoon in Adelaide, when the open-air festival set of Wolfmother was suddenly derailed by…
26 October 2025

Mike Shinoda Reveals Shocking Fan Reaction to Band’s Comeback: “Better Than We Ever Imagined”

  • byMichael Thomas
After years of uncertainty following the tragic loss of Chester Bennington, Linkin Park has made a triumphant return,…
26 October 2025

“‘That Was It’: Bill Wyman Recalls Mick Jagger’s Brutal Reaction When He Quit the Stones”

  • byMichael Thomas
The Rolling Stones
Few musicians have seen rock’s golden age as closely as Bill Wyman, the quiet observer behind the Rolling…
26 October 2025

Slash on a Guns N’ Roses Residency at the Las Vegas Sphere – “Not the right environment for a proper rock-and-roll show”

  • byMichael Thomas
slash
The Las Vegas Sphere opened in late 2023 as one of the most technologically advanced live-music venues in…
26 October 2025

Geddy Lee on Anika Nilles Joining Rush – “She was not a Rush fan”

  • byMichael Thomas
When Rush originally announced their return to the stage in 2026 for the “Fifty Something” tour—led by surviving…
26 October 2025

Slash Explains Axl Rose’s Viral Mic Toss at Guns N’ Roses’ Argentina Show

  • byMichael Thomas
Guns N’ Roses made headlines after their October 18, 2025 performance at Estadio Huracán in Buenos Aires turned…
24 October 2025

The Song Too Painful for Tom Petty to Sing, Yet Too Precious to Give Away

  • byMichael Thomas
Tom Petty
Throughout his storied career, Tom Petty collaborated with legends and inspired a generation of songwriters. His partnership with…
24 October 2025

The Emotional Moment Ace Frehley Knew His Time in KISS Was Over

  • byMichael Thomas
Ace Frehley, founding guitarist of KISS, left the band not because he was pushed out—but because he pulled himself…
24 October 2025

RUSH Expands Their 2026 “Fifty Something” Tour With Dozens of New Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
Rush, the Canadian prog-rock pioneers, have expanded their upcoming 2026 North American headline tour—dubbed the Fifty Something Tour—adding…
24 October 2025

IRON MAIDEN Announces Major North American Tour Dates for 2026 with MEGADETH & ANTHRAX

  • byMichael Thomas
Iron Maiden have officially revealed a powerhouse lineup for their 2026 North American tour dates, launching their Run…
23 October 2025

Bon Jovi Announces Return to the Stage for 2026 ‘Forever Tour’

  • byMichael Thomas
Bon Jovi have officially announced their first major tour in four years: the “Forever Tour” in 2026, marking…
23 October 2025

‘I Wish I Wrote It’: Ace Frehley’s Honest Regret About His Only Hit

  • byMichael Thomas
When Ace Frehley released his self-titled solo album in 1978, none of the other three members of KISS—Paul…
22 October 2025

System of a Down, Slayer, Deftones to Headline Sick New World’s Massive 2026 Revival in Vegas and Texas

  • byMichael Thomas
The one-day rock and metal festival Sick New World, known for its high-octane lineups and legacy-heavy billing, has…
22 October 2025

Puscifer Gear Up for New Era with ‘Normal Isn’t’ Album and 2026 North American Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
When Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell and Carina Round decided to regroup as Puscifer, they didn’t aim to…
22 October 2025

Rush Thank Fans for “Heartwarming” Support of New Drummer Anika Nilles

  • byMichael Thomas
In a heartfelt message to their fanbase, Rush’s founding members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson expressed deep gratitude for…
21 October 2025

AXL ROSE LOSES HIS COOL IN BUENOS AIRES AS GUNS N’ ROSES SHOW GOES OFF THE RAILS

  • byMichael Thomas
It happened on a Saturday night at Estadio Huracán, the second of two sold-out Buenos Aires shows. As…
21 October 2025

Sharon Osbourne Heartbroken as Beloved Dog Elvis Dies at 14: “He Was by My Side Until the End”

  • byMichael Thomas
Sharon Osbourne this week revealed that she has lost Elvis, her Siberian husky and four-legged companion of 14…
20 October 2025

Pink Floyd’s Legendary Album Just Misses Reaching No. 1

  • byMichael Thomas
Pink Floyd’s seminal album The Dark Side of the Moon has made a significant return to the UK…
20 October 2025

Sammy Hagar Slams Van Halen’s Greatest Hits Album as a “Scam”

  • byMichael Thomas
hagar
In a candid reflection, Sammy Hagar criticized Van Halen’s 1996 compilation album “Best Of – Volume I”, suggesting…
20 October 2025

Watch JUDAS PRIEST Rock Chula Vista, California During Fall 2025 North American Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
On a crisp autumn evening in Chula Vista, California, heavy metal legends Judas Priest took the stage at the…
19 October 2025

JETHRO TULL’S MARTIN BARRE ANNOUNCES NEW MEMOIR ‘A TRICK OF MEMORY’

  • byMichael Thomas
When Martin Barre sat down one autumn night in his Birmingham home, guitar in hand but memories swirling…
19 October 2025

Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dead at 48: Band and Fans Pay Tribute

  • byMichael Thomas
On October 18, 2025, the world lost a true musical legend. Sam Rivers, the founding bassist of Limp…
19 October 2025

Ace Frehley’s Legacy Lives On: Ace Frehley’s 5 Most Iconic KISS Songs

  • byMichael Thomas
When Ace Frehley passed away, the world didn’t just lose a guitar legend — it lost one of…
17 October 2025

Ritchie Blackmore on Deep Purple’s Breakthrough: “I Thought It Was Lame”

  • byMichael Thomas
ritchie blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore, the legendary guitarist behind Deep Purple, has never hidden his opinions — and his latest reflections…
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