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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.
17 October 2025

What Was Ace Frehley’s Greatest Album of All Time?

  • byMichael Thomas
Ace Frehley, founding lead guitarist of KISS, has often spoken about the albums and artists who shaped him.…
17 October 2025

Ghost’s Tobias Forge on Skeleta’s Chart-Topping Success, Phone-Free Shows & Paying Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

  • byMichael Thomas
During an appearance on Loudwire Nights (October 14), Tobias Forge reflected on Ghost’s achievements with Skeleta and shed…
17 October 2025

Neil Young Pulls His Music From Amazon, Urging Fans to “Buy Local”

  • byMichael Thomas
On October 8, 2025, Neil Young announced via his Neil Young Archives website that he plans to remove…
17 October 2025

KISS Members Pay Tribute to Ace Frehley, Reflecting on a Guitarist Who Touched Millions

  • byMichael Thomas
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Ace Frehley’s death has led to an outpouring of heartfelt reactions from his KISS bandmates, who honored him…
17 October 2025

The Man Who Made Guitars Sound Like Thunder: KISS Founding Member Ace Frehley Dies at 74

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul “Ace” Frehley, the founding lead guitarist for KISS, passed away on October 16, 2025, at age 74.…
16 October 2025

Rock Legends Iggy Pop and Joan Jett Join Forces for 2026 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
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Rock legends Iggy Pop and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will lead a high-profile Summer Concert Tour across…
16 October 2025

How Queen’s Brian May Didn’t Realize Bohemian Rhapsody Was Special—Until It Became Iconic

  • byMichael Thomas
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Queen’s guitarist Brian May has revealed that when Bohemian Rhapsody was first written and recorded, he never thought…
16 October 2025

No Doubt Adds Six Las Vegas Sphere Shows Following “Incredible” Fan Response

  • byMichael Thomas
No Doubt’s Las Vegas Sphere residency, originally conceived as six shows in May 2026, has been expanded to…
16 October 2025

Slipknot Drummer Eloy Casagrande Teases New Album: “We Are Cooking”

  • byMichael Thomas
Slipknot are quietly stirring new life in the studio, and their drummer Eloy Casagrande has confirmed that “new…
16 October 2025

C.J. Pierce Reveals New Projects Beyond Drowning Pool: Solo Album & Collaborations in Motion

  • byMichael Thomas
C.J. Pierce, guitarist of Drowning Pool, is reminding fans that the band’s resurgence isn’t his only creative outlet…
15 October 2025

Johnny Depp’s Quiet Rebellion: “I Don’t Follow Men Who Shout for a Living”

  • byMichael Thomas
A viral claim that Johnny Depp was targeted by critics after responding “I don’t know who that is”…
15 October 2025

Bob Mould’s Sugar Announce 2026 Reunion Tour and First New Music in Over 30 Years

  • byMichael Thomas
Sugar — the ’90s alt-rock outfit led by Bob Mould — has officially reunited after 31 years, and…
15 October 2025

Foreigner Introduces New Lead Singer and Announces 2026 Dates for 50th Anniversary Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Foreigner, the classic rock band known for hits like Juke Box Hero and Waiting for a Girl Like…
15 October 2025

Trademark Filings Suggest Back To The Beginning Could Become a Recurring Festival

  • byMichael Thomas
Recent reports suggest Back To The Beginning — the farewell concert held on July 5, 2025, at Villa…
15 October 2025

Watch: Megadeth Unleash New Single “Tipping Point” Onstage for the First Time

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth unveiled their new single “Tipping Point” live for the first time on October 14, 2025, at Amsterdam’s…
15 October 2025

Yes Guitarist Steve Howe to Release Exclusive 10-Inch Vinyl Covering Bob Dylan Classics

  • byMichael Thomas
Yes guitarist Steve Howe is preparing to release a limited edition white vinyl 10-inch EP, titled Signals Crossed,…
14 October 2025

Disturbed Responds to Controversial Belgium Concert Ban

  • byMichael Thomas
Disturbed’s scheduled show at Forest National in Brussels, Belgium on October 15, 2025 has been officially canceled by…
14 October 2025

Glenn Hughes Brings ‘The Chosen Years’ Tour to the U.S. in Spring 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Glenn Hughes, often dubbed the “Voice of Rock,” has officially announced his spring 2026 U.S. tour under the…
14 October 2025

Foreigner’s Lou Gramm Hints at Retirement: “I Just Feel Like There’s Other Things I Want to Do”

  • byMichael Thomas
Lou Gramm, the iconic voice behind Foreigner, has revealed that 2026 may mark the final year of his…
14 October 2025

Liam Gallagher Says “I’m not a pop star. I’m a rock’n’roll star. And I’m mad for it.”

  • byMichael Thomas
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When Gallagher declares, “I’m not a pop star”, it echoes years of him pushing back against what he…
14 October 2025

Eagles Extend Their Sphere Residency with New 2026 Concerts in Vegas

  • byMichael Thomas
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The Eagles have expanded their concert run in Las Vegas, adding four additional dates to their already announced…
14 October 2025

Aerosmith & Yungblud Drop Limited-Edition “One More Time” Vinyl

  • byMichael Thomas
Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP One More Time isn’t just dropping digitally — it’s getting the vinyl treatment…
14 October 2025

Rush Fans Say They Were “Played” by Ticket Presale

  • byMichael Thomas
When the presale for Rush’s reunion tour went live, fans flooded Ticketmaster’s digital queues, expecting a fair shot…
13 October 2025

Watch Unmasked Ghost Frontman Join Swedish Star Lars Winnerbäck on Stage

  • byMichael Thomas
Ghost frontman Tobias Forge made a rare, unmasked appearance at a concert by Swedish singer-songwriter Lars Winnerbäck in…
13 October 2025

The Guitarist Jimmy Page and David Gilmour Both Called “Most Incredible”

  • byMichael Thomas
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Guitar legends Jimmy Page and David Gilmour have long been celebrated for their iconic riffs and signature tones.…
13 October 2025

Anika Nilles Reacts to the Sudden Spotlight After Joining Rush

  • byMichael Thomas
Anika Nilles has admitted that since being named Rush’s new drummer, her life has taken an intense turn…
13 October 2025

Zakk Wylde Opens Up On Losing Ozzy Osbourne

  • byMichael Thomas
Zakk Wylde recently opened up about what losing Ozzy Osbourne really means to him, offering reflections that go…
13 October 2025

Watch Foreigner’s Kelly Hansen Performs His Last Show — “Thank You for 20 Amazing Years”

  • byMichael Thomas
Foreigner’s October 11 show at the Etess Arena in Atlantic City proved to be more than just another…
12 October 2025

The Song Stevie Nicks Considered As Her “First True Solo Moment”

  • byMichael Thomas
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When Stevie Nicks released her debut solo album Bella Donna in 1981, it wasn’t just a side project—it…
12 October 2025

Jonathan Cain Will Leave Journey After One More Tour, Ending a Four-Decade Legacy

  • byMichael Thomas
Jonathan Cain has confirmed that he will remain an active member of Journey for a little while longer,…
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