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Michael Thomas

1650 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
20 January

“One of my crappy songs”: The Billy Joel Song He Wishes He Never Made

  • byMichael Thomas
Billy Joel
Billy Joel’s catalogue is packed with instantly recognizable classics — songs that have soundtracked weddings, road trips and…
20 January

Mike Portnoy Says He’s “Kind of Glad” He Wasn’t Asked to Play for Rush on 2026 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Drummer Mike Portnoy has candidly reflected on the buzz surrounding Rush’s 2026 tour, admitting he’s “kind of glad”…
19 January

Nikki Sixx Announces Extended Time Off From Touring: What It Means for Mötley Crüe’s Future

  • byMichael Thomas
Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx has revealed that he will be taking an extended break from touring, a…
19 January

Green Day to Kick Off Super Bowl 60 With Hometown Opening Ceremony

  • byMichael Thomas
The NFL is leaning into history — and geography — for one of its biggest milestone moments yet.…
19 January

John Mayer Delivers Heartfelt Eulogy and Performs “Ripple” at Bob Weir’s Public Memorial

  • byMichael Thomas
Thousands of fans, fellow musicians and friends gathered in San Francisco this weekend to celebrate the life and…
19 January

“I’ll Play Until the Last Second”: Dave Mustaine on Megadeth’s Final Chapter

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Mustaine has never been one to soften the truth, and during a recent Q&A session in Nashville,…
19 January

Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off 2026 With First Concert — A Night of Classics, Energy and Emotional Resonance

  • byMichael Thomas
bruce
Bruce Springsteen — the Boss whose name has become synonymous with high-octane performances and heartfelt storytelling — has…
18 January

Lamb of God Drop Title-Track Video and Announce Upcoming Into Oblivion Release

  • byMichael Thomas
Veteran metal titans Lamb of God have officially announced their upcoming studio album, Into Oblivion, and released a…
18 January

Brian May Rules Out Queen Playing Glastonbury: “It’s Not Happening”

  • byMichael Thomas
Brian May has firmly ruled out the possibility of Queen playing Glastonbury, putting an end to years of…
18 January

“You Don’t Write Songs for Fame”: Ten Years Without Glenn Frey — Honoring the Voice That Carried the Eagles

  • byMichael Thomas
Glenn Frey
Ten years ago today, the music world lost Glenn Frey, the founding force behind the Eagles and one…
18 January

David Bowie Scores His First Billboard Top 10 — a Decade After His Death

  • byMichael Thomas
david bowie
A decade after his passing, David Bowie has achieved a new career milestone that eluded him during his…
18 January

John Mellencamp Recalls Being ‘Totally Humiliated’ at Rock Hall: “I Still Don’t Know What It Means”

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock icon John Mellencamp has offered candid reflections on his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of…
18 January

Moody Blues Legend Justin Hayward Announces 2026 Solo Tour of U.S. Cities

  • byMichael Thomas
Justin Hayward, the iconic voice and principal songwriter of The Moody Blues, has unveiled a new slate of…
18 January

James Hetfield Says These Metallica Songs Still Challenge Them on the M72 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
James Hetfield has opened up about the Metallica songs that continue to test the band live during their…
18 January

Roger Waters Says He Has No Regrets About Criticizing Ozzy Osbourne

  • byMichael Thomas
roger Waters
Roger Waters, co-founder and longtime creative force behind Pink Floyd, has reiterated that he stands by his past…
17 January

Ludacris Steps Away From Kid Rock’s ‘Rock the Country’ Tour After Fan Backlash

  • byMichael Thomas
Rapper Ludacris has stepped away from Kid Rock’s “Rock the Country” music festival after widespread online criticism erupted…
16 January

Hollywood Vampires Announce Major August 2026 UK Tour — Special Guests and Eight Dates Confirmed

  • byMichael Thomas
The American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires — featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen —…
16 January

Ghost To Finally Release Pet Shop Boys Cover “It’s a Sin” on Streaming Platforms

  • byMichael Thomas
After years of existing in the shadows of Ghost’s catalog, the band have officially confirmed that their long-sought…
16 January

Tony Iommi Hints at Collaboration With Geezer Butler on Upcoming Solo Project

  • byMichael Thomas
Geezer Butler has ignited fresh excitement among rock and metal fans after revealing that he may reunite musically…
16 January

Metallica Reportedly Finalize Historic Las Vegas Sphere Residency With 12–16 Shows Planned for Late 2026.

  • byMichael Thomas
metallica
Heavy-metal titans Metallica are believed to have finalized plans for a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas,…
16 January

“Women Are the Reason This Revolution Exists”: Yungblud Uses Melbourne Stage to Defend Iran’s Fight for Freedom

  • byMichael Thomas
Yungblud used the spotlight during his Melbourne show to deliver a powerful message of solidarity with the Iranian…
16 January

“Drums Are Not a Musical Instrument”: Gene Simmons Sparks Fresh Clash With Peter Criss

  • byMichael Thomas
gene simmons
Gene Simmons has reignited a long-running KISS debate by making one of his most provocative claims yet —…
16 January

Iconic ’90s Rock Band Announces 2026 Tour, And Fans Ask for More Stops

  • byMichael Thomas
Iconic ’90s indie rock pioneers Pavement have confirmed a limited summer 2026 tour, delighting longtime fans but prompting…
16 January

Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Announce Massive “Freaks on Parade” 2026 North American Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
The masters of theatrical shock-rock are back. Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson have officially announced the 2026 return…
15 January

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx on A-List Artists Skipping Their Hits: “I Hate It When Big Bands Don’t Play Their Hits”

  • byMichael Thomas
Nikki sixx
In a recent interview, Nikki Sixx, bassist and co-founder of Mötley Crüe, didn’t hold back when asked about…
15 January

Robin Zander Reflects On Cheap Trick’s All Washed Up Album and 50 Years of Rock and Roll

  • byMichael Thomas
After nearly 50 years together, power-pop legends Cheap Trick are still making music, touring and proving that —…
15 January

Muse Cancel Multiple International Shows Due to ‘Unforeseen Circumstances’

  • byMichael Thomas
British rock band Muse have unexpectedly cancelled several upcoming concerts scheduled for February 2026, prompting the cancellation of…
15 January

John Mellencamp to Bring Greatest Hits Back to the Stage on 2026 Summer Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
veteran heartland rock singer-songwriter John Mellencamp has announced a major summer 2026 tour that will spotlight his most…
15 January

‘Phenomenal’ Actor Tapped to Play Ozzy Osbourne in Upcoming Biopic

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
A long-mooted Ozzy Osbourne biopic has taken a major step forward, with Jack Osbourne revealing that a “phenomenal”…
15 January

Peter Criss Fires Back at Gene Simmons Over ‘Beth’ Writing Credits

  • byMichael Thomas
peter criss
For nearly five decades, “Beth” has stood as one of KISS’ most unexpected and enduring hits — a…
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