TIPOT ROCK
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact us
  • About Us

ABOUT US

Your daily source for the latest Classic Rock and Metal music news, updates, and legends.
TIPOT ROCK
TIPOT ROCK
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact us
  • About Us

Michael Thomas

1780 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
18 September 2025

BBC Confirms New Air Date for Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home

  • byMichael Thomas
The BBC has confirmed that Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, a documentary following the final years of the legendary…
18 September 2025

Watch Steven Tyler and Slash Perform with Joe Perry Project at Hollywood Bowl

  • byMichael Thomas
On the first of two nights of The Who’s “The Song Is Over” Farewell Tour at the Hollywood…
18 September 2025

Alice Cooper and Judas Priest Launch Co-Headlining Tour With Deep Cuts and Heavy Classics

  • byMichael Thomas
Alice Cooper and Judas Priest officially kicked off their long-awaited co-headlining tour on Sept. 16 at the Mississippi…
18 September 2025

SLASH To Release Double Album ‘Live At The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival’ This November

  • byMichael Thomas
slash's
Slash is bringing the raw power of his blues side project to fans worldwide with the upcoming release…
17 September 2025

Steven Tyler to Join Joe Perry Project on Stage at Hollywood Bowl With The Who

  • byMichael Thomas
For decades, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have been the fiery core of Aerosmith — the “Toxic Twins”…
17 September 2025

Dave Mason Bids Farewell to the Stage After Ongoing Health Battles

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Mason has officially announced his retirement from touring, bringing an end to a remarkable 60-year run on…
17 September 2025

John 5 Praises Vince Neil’s Vegas Comeback: ‘He’s Singing Great, He’s Killing It’

  • byMichael Thomas
Mötley Crüe returned to the stage in Las Vegas on September 12–13, launching their long-awaited residency at Dolby…
16 September 2025

Matt Cameron Leaves Pearl Jam, Confirms Soundgarden’s Final Album in Progress

  • byMichael Thomas
Drummer Matt Cameron has shared new details about his exit from Pearl Jam—after 27 years—and the progress on…
16 September 2025

Why Deep Purple’s Ritchie Blackmore Found Classical Music “Too Challenging”

  • byMichael Thomas
ritchie blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore’s relentless pursuit of perfection made him one of rock’s most uncompromising figures. Throughout his years with…
16 September 2025

How Rivalry Drove Pink Floyd and Genesis to Their Greatest Heights

  • byMichael Thomas
When Brian Wilson died, tributes poured in from across the music world — but few carried as much…
16 September 2025

Nikki Sixx Defends Motley Crüe, Calls Mick Mars’ Backing Track Accusations a “Crazy Betrayal”

  • byMichael Thomas
Nikki sixx
Motley Crüe’s bassist Nikki Sixx has spoken out about the band’s split with longtime guitarist and co-founder Mick…
16 September 2025

Aerosmith and Yungblud Team Up for New Song “My Only Angel”

  • byMichael Thomas
Aerosmith’s partnership with Yungblud is turning out to be more than just a one-off appearance. After joining forces…
15 September 2025

Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Calls Jim Morrison “An Embarrassment”

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy page
Fame comes with its own traps. The spotlight brings success, but also pressure, judgment, and endless comparisons. Few…
15 September 2025

Tony Iommi Says there was “No Need for” Ozzy’s Sabbath Covers Album

  • byMichael Thomas
Black Sabbath’s history is full of breakups, reunions, and reinventions — but few splits hit harder than when…
14 September 2025

Foo Fighters Drop Surprise Intimate Show and Tease New Track

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Grohl
Foo Fighters have stunned fans with an unexpected comeback, performing their first live show in nearly a year…
14 September 2025

Pink Floyd’s Gilmour Speaks on Dire Straits Legend Mark Knopfler

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
Few things in rock are as fascinating as when two of its most distinctive guitar voices speak about…
14 September 2025

Motley Crüe Kicks Off Vegas Residency with Classic Hits and Covers

  • byMichael Thomas
Motley Crüe stormed back into Las Vegas on September 12, 2025, kicking off their brand-new residency with a…
14 September 2025

Robert Plant’s Saving Grace Tour to End at York Barbican

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
Robert Plant has announced that he will bring his band Saving Grace to York Barbican on 23 December…
12 September 2025

Justin Hawkins Slams Yungblud’s Ozzy Tribute.

  • byMichael Thomas
The MTV VMAs tribute to Ozzy Osbourne this year was always going to be high-profile. With Steven Tyler,…
12 September 2025

Pink Floyd Announce 50th Anniversary Edition of Wish You Were Here

  • byMichael Thomas
Pink Floyd have confirmed a special 50th anniversary edition of their timeless 1975 album Wish You Were Here.…
12 September 2025

Radiohead Slam Ticket Touts After 1,000 Fake Listings Appear Online

  • byMichael Thomas
radiohead
Radiohead have called out ticket resale platforms after more than 1,000 potentially fake tickets for their upcoming European…
11 September 2025

When David Bowie Called Freddie Mercury the Greatest Showman in Rock

  • byMichael Thomas
David Bowie
David Bowie was never one to hold back. Every time he walked on stage — whether as Ziggy…
11 September 2025

Twisted Sister Announce 2026 Reunion Tour Without Classic Bassist Mark Mendoza

  • byMichael Thomas
Twisted Sister are officially preparing to hit the road again in 2026, but their comeback won’t feature longtime…
10 September 2025

System of a Down Announce First UK Show in Nine Years With Huge Stadium Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
When System of a Down last performed in the UK back in 2015, it felt like a rare…
10 September 2025

Robert Plant on Linkin Park: “Is That Really What Rock Became?”

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
Every generation of rock seems to choose its own voice, no matter what came before. Legends may try…
10 September 2025

The Untold Stories of Artists Who Turned Down Working With Prince

  • byMichael Thomas
prince
2016 felt like a gut punch for music fans. In one year, the world lost Prince, David Bowie,…
10 September 2025

Jimi Hendrix’s “Bold as Love” Set for Expanded Box Release

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
More than five decades after its original release, Jimi Hendrix’s landmark second album is being revisited in a…
09 September 2025

Slash Says Prince Looked Down on Guns N’ Roses

  • byMichael Thomas
slash's
Slash never cared much about ego. Even at the height of Guns N’ Roses’ fame, he didn’t chase…
09 September 2025

Eagles Add 2026 Concerts to Las Vegas Sphere Residency

  • byMichael Thomas
henley
Eagles fans have new dates to look forward to. The band has confirmed its first 2026 shows at…
08 September 2025

Axl Rose Reveals Surprising U2 Obsession: “I Went to Every One of Their Shows”

  • byMichael Thomas
Being a major league rock star sounds like a dream, but for many of the greats, that dream…
TIPOT ROCK
© 2026 Tipot Rock Media. All Rights Reserved. Los Angeles • London • Global.