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Michael Thomas

2004 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
23 November 2025

Tom Morello Confirms: A Full Unreleased Audioslave Album Is Sitting in the Vault — ‘It Will See the Light of Day’

  • byMichael Thomas
Tom Morello says that an album’s worth of Audioslave music — recorded during their three-album run — is…
23 November 2025

Jellybean Johnson, Legendary Minneapolis Sound Drummer, Dies at 69

  • byMichael Thomas
Garry George “Jellybean” Johnson, the legendary drummer and guitarist best known for his work with Prince‑affiliated bands The…
23 November 2025

“I Didn’t Trust His Reasons”: Steve Harris had his doubts over Bruce Dickinson’s 1999 return to Iron Maiden

  • byMichael Thomas
Iron Maiden’s bassist and founder, Steve Harris, has admitted he was deeply unsure when Bruce Dickinson decided to…
21 November 2025

“He talks about brotherhood, but a brother doesn’t send you home on a Greyhound with your dreams in a garbage bag.” Dave Mustaine on feud with James Hetfield

  • byMichael Thomas
The story of Dave Mustaine’s ouster from Metallica is more than just a band breakup — it’s one…
21 November 2025

“We’re all guilty of it — myself included.” Gene Simmons admits his one regret in how he treated the late Ace Frehley.

  • byMichael Thomas
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Gene Simmons recently opened up about a regret that’s haunted him for decades — how he handled his…
21 November 2025

“We Failed Them”: Gene Simmons Reveals His Biggest Regret About Ace Frehley & Peter Criss

  • byMichael Thomas
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Gene Simmons opened up at the KISS Kruise in Las Vegas, sharing some of his biggest regrets —…
21 November 2025

The ’80s Album Ozzy Osbourne Was ‘Addicted’ With

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne wasn’t always lost in heavy metal — in fact, he once fell deeply for one of…
21 November 2025

Gary “Mani” Mounfield, Bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, Dies at 63

  • byMichael Thomas
Gary “Mani” Mounfield, the legendary bassist for both The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died at the…
21 November 2025

Simon Kirke Admits Replacing Paul Rodgers ‘Tarnished’ Bad Company

  • byMichael Thomas
Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke has spoken out about what he sees as a misstep in the band’s…
21 November 2025

How Zakk Wylde’s Turbulent Run With Ozzy and Axl Pushed Him to Create Sonic Brew

  • byMichael Thomas
When Zakk Wylde launched Black Label Society, it wasn’t just another side project — it was his personal…
21 November 2025

Nikki Sixx Defends Vince Neil’s Vocals Following Fan Criticism After Vegas Residency

  • byMichael Thomas
Nikki Sixx is standing up for Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil, responding directly to fans who questioned Neil’s…
20 November 2025

The One Album Peter Gabriel Admitted Was “Too Wacky” for Most Fans

  • byMichael Thomas
Peter Gabriel, known for his bold artistic choices, has admitted that one of his solo albums went so…
20 November 2025

Your Favorite 2000s Rock Band Is Finally Touring the U.S. Again

  • byMichael Thomas
Grammy-winning Mexican rock band Zoé is heading back to the U.S. next April — marking their first multi-city…
20 November 2025

The Ozzy Osbourne Song Madonna Refused to Release: Music’s Biggest ‘What If’

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne came surprisingly close to recording a duet with Madonna, according to his son Louis…
20 November 2025

Ritchie Blackmore Postpones All Remaining 2025 Tour Dates Due to Medical Issues

  • byMichael Thomas
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Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has postponed all of his remaining 2025 concerts with his band Blackmore’s Night, citing…
20 November 2025

Liam Gallagher Says Oasis Must ‘Sit Down and Discuss Their Future’— As If That’s Ever Worked Before

  • byMichael Thomas
Liam Gallagher has revealed that Oasis “need to sit down and discuss” what comes next for the band…
20 November 2025

Steve Vai Pays Tribute to David Coverdale as Whitesnake’s Final Act Becomes Reality

  • byMichael Thomas
Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai recently shared a heartfelt tribute to David Coverdale, reflecting on the singer’s retirement and…
19 November 2025

Jimmy Page Once Mistook Kirk Hammett for a Homeless Man and Gave Him $5

  • byMichael Thomas
In a bizarre but well-documented rock’n’roll moment, Jimmy Page once walked up to Kirk Hammett — lead guitarist…
19 November 2025

“Still Pretty Fresh : Jack Osbourne Opens Up About Coping With Ozzy’s Death

  • byMichael Thomas
Jack Osbourne has shared a deeply personal look at his ongoing grief, admitting that his father Ozzy Osbourne’s…
19 November 2025

Watch the Trailer for the Remastered Beatles Anthology Series Coming on Disney+

  • byMichael Thomas
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A freshly remastered trailer for The Beatles Anthology has dropped, teasing a full revival of the legendary documentary…
19 November 2025

Mötley Crüe Announces 2026 “Return of the Carnival of Sins” Tour for Major Milestones

  • byMichael Thomas
Mötley Crüe is making a mammoth return in 2026 with their “Return of the Carnival of Sins” North…
18 November 2025

Rock Legends Deep Purple Drop Full 2026 UK Tour Lineup — Here’s Everything about the Show

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary hard-rock band Deep Purple are hitting the road in 2026 for a major UK tour. The run…
18 November 2025

Gov’t Mule Legend Warren Haynes Announces ‘Winter of Warren’ 2026 solo tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary guitarist and singer Warren Haynes has revealed plans for a full-fledged solo tour in early 2026, his…
18 November 2025

Weird Al Yankovic Drops Full “Bigger & Weirder” 2026 Tour Schedule — His Largest, Wildest Run Yet

  • byMichael Thomas
“Weird Al” Yankovic is gearing up for one of the biggest touring years of his career. The parody…
18 November 2025

Everything Announced About the 2026 Lynyrd Skynyrd–Foreigner 50 years Anniversary Tour So Far

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary rock bands Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner have teamed up for a major North American co-headlining tour in…
17 November 2025

Detroit’s Own Jack White to Headline the Lions’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show

  • byMichael Thomas
The Detroit Lions have announced that Detroit-native rock legend Jack White will perform at halftime of their Thanksgiving…
17 November 2025

Post Malone to Headline Dallas Cowboys 2025 Thanksgiving Halftime Show Against Chiefs

  • byMichael Thomas
The Dallas Cowboys have officially announced that Post Malone will headline the Thanksgiving Day halftime show when they…
17 November 2025

“One of a Kind”: Paul Stanley Shares Rare, Touching Memories of Late KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley

  • byMichael Thomas
During the KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas, legendary frontman Paul Stanley took a moment to reflect on the…
17 November 2025

“People Will Be Traveling” — Megadeth’s Last Show Might Be the Strangest Thing Ever, Equal Parts Genius and Absurd

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Mustaine isn’t planning a conventional farewell for Megadeth — he wants their last-ever concert to be somewhere…
17 November 2025

Yungblud Suddenly Halts 2025 Tour After Alarming Health Warning — Full Breakdown of Cancelled Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
Yungblud (Dominic Richard Harrison) has canceled all remaining shows for 2025 after routine tests raised medical concerns that…
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