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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.
10 November 2025

Zakk Wylde Reveals Ozzy Osbourne Had One Final Wish To Make Another Album With Him Before He Died

  • byMichael Thomas
For nearly four decades, Zakk Wylde stood right beside Ozzy Osbourne—shredding riffs, chasing nights, forging history. But in…
10 November 2025

Bad Company Rocks the Hall of Fame but the Tributes And Emotional Moments Will Break Your Heart

  • byMichael Thomas
Bad Company’s induction ceremony at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theatre became a layered mix of celebration and heartache. Inducted by Mick Fleetwood…
10 November 2025

Watch as Toni Cornell Brings the Rock Hall to Tears With a Haunting Tribute to Her Father

  • byMichael Thomas
At the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, Toni Cornell stepped into the spotlight and into history. As her…
09 November 2025

No One Expected Soundgarden’s Tribute to End Like This at the Rock Hall 2025

  • byMichael Thomas
Soundgarden took the spotlight and turned it into something deeper than a mere accolades moment. Their induction into…
09 November 2025

Linkin Park’s Stunning Grammy Comeback: From Zero to Nominee in Rock’s Big League

  • byMichael Thomas
The 68th Annual Grammy Nominations, announced on November 7, 2025, mark a dramatic resurgence for Linkin Park. The…
09 November 2025

“It was like an audio baptism”— Jim Carrey’s emotional tribute to Soundgarden left the whole Rock Hall silent

  • byMichael Thomas
At the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, Soundgarden’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame echoed…
09 November 2025

Elton John Pays Musical Homage to Brian Wilson at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025

  • byMichael Thomas
At the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Elton John delivered one of the standout moments of the evening,…
09 November 2025

Soundgarden Honor Chris Cornell With Emotional Rock Hall 2025 Performance

  • byMichael Thomas
Seattle’s Soundgarden brought power, presence and poignant heart to their 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction…
09 November 2025

Twenty One Pilots to Honor The White Stripes With “Seven Nation Army” at 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony

  • byMichael Thomas
Chicago-based duo Twenty One Pilots will honor The White Stripes at the upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of…
07 November 2025

Journey Reveal Dates for Their ‘Final Frontier’ Farewell Tour — Launching February 28, 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
After more than five decades in rock’s fast lane, Journey have revealed the details of their long-rumored farewell…
07 November 2025

KISS Announces ‘Alive!’ 50th-Anniversary Box Set With 88 Unreleased Live Tracks

  • byMichael Thomas
kiss
KISS are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their seminal 1975 double-live album Alive! with a spectacular new box…
07 November 2025

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Accused of Taking $15 Million From Ace Frehley — Eddie Trunk Reacts

  • byMichael Thomas
kiss
A controversial video posted recently by the YouTube channel Ace Frehley: The Untold Legacy alleges that during the…
06 November 2025

“I’m Digging That Concept”: Jon Bon Jovi Says His Setlist Was Inspired by Metallica’s M72 Strategy

  • byMichael Thomas
Jon Bon Jovi
In a candid interview with Planet Rock’s Ian Danter, Jon Bon Jovi revealed a fresh setlist strategy for…
06 November 2025

Joan Jett Calls Ted Nugent Fake : “He Plays Tough, But He’s the Guy Who Shit His Pants to Dodge the Army”

  • byMichael Thomas
ted nugent
Joan Jett has fired back at Ted Nugent’s public critique with blistering clarity. The feud began when Nugent…
05 November 2025

ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons Announces 2026 Solo Tour With BFG Band — Full Dates and Tributes

  • byMichael Thomas
Blues-rock veteran Billy F. Gibbons has set a new solo tour in motion for early 2026, performing under…
05 November 2025

Radiohead Reunite for 2025 European Tour—See the Full Setlist and Video

  • byMichael Thomas
thom
When Radiohead walked onto the floor of Madrid’s Movistar Arena on November 4 2025, it wasn’t just another…
05 November 2025

Former Guns N’ Roses Manager Alan Niven Sues Band Over Blocked Memoir

  • byMichael Thomas
guns n' roses
Alan Niven, who managed Guns N’ Roses from 1986 to 1991, has filed a lawsuit on November 3…
05 November 2025

Liam Gallagher on U2: “They Call Themselves Rock ’n’ Roll? I’ve Never Even Seen a U2 Fan,”

  • byMichael Thomas
u2
U2’s legacy looms large — stadium-filling anthems, global activism, and a catalogue that spans decades. But as towering…
04 November 2025

Angus Young Calls Pete Townshend “Quite Boring” Without The Who

  • byMichael Thomas
angus young
Angus Young is known for minimalism, raw energy and the singular mission of rock ’n’ roll: “Make people…
04 November 2025

Paul Rodgers Confirms He Won’t Perform at Bad Company’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul Rodgers, the iconic voice behind Free and Bad Company, has announced that he will not attend —…
04 November 2025

AC/DC Confirm Massive 2026 ‘Power Up’ Stadium Tour With 21 Dates Across Europe and North America

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock-and-roll’s most electrifying institution is back in full stride. AC/DC have officially extended their ongoing Power Up Tour…
03 November 2025

Joni Mitchell Reflects “I Sold More Records Than Elvis When He Was the King”

  • byMichael Thomas
To hear Joni Mitchell talk about the music industry is to listen to someone who lived its most…
03 November 2025

Liam and Noel Gallagher Face Backlash After Mocking the Aussie Accent at Melbourne Show

  • byMichael Thomas
When Oasis announced their long-awaited 2025 reunion tour, it was hailed as one of the biggest comebacks in…
03 November 2025

Dave Mustaine on Kirk Hammett: “He Took My Solos and Did His Best — That Couldn’t Have Been Easy”

  • byMichael Thomas
For decades, the shadow of Metallica has followed Dave Mustaine — a founding member turned rival, a man…
02 November 2025

Liam Gallagher Calls Out Fan Amid Flare Chaos at Oasis Melbourne Show

  • byMichael Thomas
Noel gallagher
Liam Gallagher didn’t hold back after a flare exploded into the crowd during the opening night of Oasis’…
02 November 2025

DISTURBED Announce “A Nice Long Break” After Wrapping Massive European Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
After months of powerful live performances, DISTURBED have officially concluded their The Sickness 25th Anniversary European Tour, closing…
02 November 2025

“I Don’t Like a Single Thing They’ve Done”: Pete Townshend’s Brutal Take on Led Zeppelin

  • byMichael Thomas
pete
When Pete Townshend penned “My Generation,” he wasn’t just writing a song — he was staking a claim.…
02 November 2025

Dave Mustaine Opens Up On Why Megadeth Chose “Ride the Lightning” for Metallica Cover on Final Album

  • byMichael Thomas
For Mustaine, the moment was about closing a long chapters of his career. The band, officially set to…
02 November 2025

“Deliver Me From Nowhere” Delivers… Nowhere: Why the Bruce Springsteen Biopic Struggled at the Box Office

  • byMichael Thomas
bruce
When Bruce Springsteen finally gave the green light to a film chronicling a pivotal chapter in his life,…
31 October 2025

Robert Plant Opens 2025 US Tour With Saving Grace in West Virginia – Full Video + Setlist Revealed

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
Opening Night — October 30 (approx.) – Wheeling, WV, Capitol Theater When Robert Plant stepped back on a…
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