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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.
23 October 2025

Bon Jovi Announces Return to the Stage for 2026 ‘Forever Tour’

  • byMichael Thomas
Bon Jovi have officially announced their first major tour in four years: the “Forever Tour” in 2026, marking…
23 October 2025

‘I Wish I Wrote It’: Ace Frehley’s Honest Regret About His Only Hit

  • byMichael Thomas
When Ace Frehley released his self-titled solo album in 1978, none of the other three members of KISS—Paul…
22 October 2025

System of a Down, Slayer, Deftones to Headline Sick New World’s Massive 2026 Revival in Vegas and Texas

  • byMichael Thomas
The one-day rock and metal festival Sick New World, known for its high-octane lineups and legacy-heavy billing, has…
22 October 2025

Puscifer Gear Up for New Era with ‘Normal Isn’t’ Album and 2026 North American Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
When Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell and Carina Round decided to regroup as Puscifer, they didn’t aim to…
22 October 2025

Rush Thank Fans for “Heartwarming” Support of New Drummer Anika Nilles

  • byMichael Thomas
In a heartfelt message to their fanbase, Rush’s founding members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson expressed deep gratitude for…
21 October 2025

AXL ROSE LOSES HIS COOL IN BUENOS AIRES AS GUNS N’ ROSES SHOW GOES OFF THE RAILS

  • byMichael Thomas
It happened on a Saturday night at Estadio Huracán, the second of two sold-out Buenos Aires shows. As…
21 October 2025

Sharon Osbourne Heartbroken as Beloved Dog Elvis Dies at 14: “He Was by My Side Until the End”

  • byMichael Thomas
Sharon Osbourne this week revealed that she has lost Elvis, her Siberian husky and four-legged companion of 14…
20 October 2025

Pink Floyd’s Legendary Album Just Misses Reaching No. 1

  • byMichael Thomas
Pink Floyd’s seminal album The Dark Side of the Moon has made a significant return to the UK…
20 October 2025

Sammy Hagar Slams Van Halen’s Greatest Hits Album as a “Scam”

  • byMichael Thomas
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In a candid reflection, Sammy Hagar criticized Van Halen’s 1996 compilation album “Best Of – Volume I”, suggesting…
20 October 2025

Watch JUDAS PRIEST Rock Chula Vista, California During Fall 2025 North American Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
On a crisp autumn evening in Chula Vista, California, heavy metal legends Judas Priest took the stage at the…
19 October 2025

JETHRO TULL’S MARTIN BARRE ANNOUNCES NEW MEMOIR ‘A TRICK OF MEMORY’

  • byMichael Thomas
When Martin Barre sat down one autumn night in his Birmingham home, guitar in hand but memories swirling…
19 October 2025

Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dead at 48: Band and Fans Pay Tribute

  • byMichael Thomas
On October 18, 2025, the world lost a true musical legend. Sam Rivers, the founding bassist of Limp…
19 October 2025

Ace Frehley’s Legacy Lives On: Ace Frehley’s 5 Most Iconic KISS Songs

  • byMichael Thomas
When Ace Frehley passed away, the world didn’t just lose a guitar legend — it lost one of…
17 October 2025

Ritchie Blackmore on Deep Purple’s Breakthrough: “I Thought It Was Lame”

  • byMichael Thomas
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Ritchie Blackmore, the legendary guitarist behind Deep Purple, has never hidden his opinions — and his latest reflections…
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,…
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