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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.
14 October 2025

Disturbed Responds to Controversial Belgium Concert Ban

  • byMichael Thomas
Disturbed’s scheduled show at Forest National in Brussels, Belgium on October 15, 2025 has been officially canceled by…
14 October 2025

Glenn Hughes Brings ‘The Chosen Years’ Tour to the U.S. in Spring 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Glenn Hughes, often dubbed the “Voice of Rock,” has officially announced his spring 2026 U.S. tour under the…
14 October 2025

Foreigner’s Lou Gramm Hints at Retirement: “I Just Feel Like There’s Other Things I Want to Do”

  • byMichael Thomas
Lou Gramm, the iconic voice behind Foreigner, has revealed that 2026 may mark the final year of his…
14 October 2025

Liam Gallagher Says “I’m not a pop star. I’m a rock’n’roll star. And I’m mad for it.”

  • byMichael Thomas
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When Gallagher declares, “I’m not a pop star”, it echoes years of him pushing back against what he…
14 October 2025

Eagles Extend Their Sphere Residency with New 2026 Concerts in Vegas

  • byMichael Thomas
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The Eagles have expanded their concert run in Las Vegas, adding four additional dates to their already announced…
14 October 2025

Aerosmith & Yungblud Drop Limited-Edition “One More Time” Vinyl

  • byMichael Thomas
Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP One More Time isn’t just dropping digitally — it’s getting the vinyl treatment…
14 October 2025

Rush Fans Say They Were “Played” by Ticket Presale

  • byMichael Thomas
When the presale for Rush’s reunion tour went live, fans flooded Ticketmaster’s digital queues, expecting a fair shot…
13 October 2025

Watch Unmasked Ghost Frontman Join Swedish Star Lars Winnerbäck on Stage

  • byMichael Thomas
Ghost frontman Tobias Forge made a rare, unmasked appearance at a concert by Swedish singer-songwriter Lars Winnerbäck in…
13 October 2025

The Guitarist Jimmy Page and David Gilmour Both Called “Most Incredible”

  • byMichael Thomas
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Guitar legends Jimmy Page and David Gilmour have long been celebrated for their iconic riffs and signature tones.…
13 October 2025

Anika Nilles Reacts to the Sudden Spotlight After Joining Rush

  • byMichael Thomas
Anika Nilles has admitted that since being named Rush’s new drummer, her life has taken an intense turn…
13 October 2025

Zakk Wylde Opens Up On Losing Ozzy Osbourne

  • byMichael Thomas
Zakk Wylde recently opened up about what losing Ozzy Osbourne really means to him, offering reflections that go…
13 October 2025

Watch Foreigner’s Kelly Hansen Performs His Last Show — “Thank You for 20 Amazing Years”

  • byMichael Thomas
Foreigner’s October 11 show at the Etess Arena in Atlantic City proved to be more than just another…
12 October 2025

The Song Stevie Nicks Considered As Her “First True Solo Moment”

  • byMichael Thomas
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When Stevie Nicks released her debut solo album Bella Donna in 1981, it wasn’t just a side project—it…
12 October 2025

Jonathan Cain Will Leave Journey After One More Tour, Ending a Four-Decade Legacy

  • byMichael Thomas
Jonathan Cain has confirmed that he will remain an active member of Journey for a little while longer,…
12 October 2025

Ian Watkins, Lostprophets Singer and Convicted Paedophile, Killed in Wakefield Prison Attack

  • byMichael Thomas
Ian Watkins, the former Lostprophets singer convicted of numerous child sex offences, has died after being attacked in…
12 October 2025

Fans Push to Rename Birmingham Airport After Ozzy Osbourne

  • byMichael Thomas
A sweeping fan-led effort is underway to rename Birmingham Airport in honor of Ozzy Osbourne. The idea, conceived…
12 October 2025

Thommy Price, Legendary Drummer Behind Joan Jett’s Biggest Hits, Dies at 68

  • byMichael Thomas
When the drums fall silent, the echoes of what they once carried linger—and Thommy Price’s rhythm will haunt…
10 October 2025

Alex Lifeson Says Paul McCartney Urged Rush to Reunite: “You Should Definitely Be Touring”

  • byMichael Thomas
Alex Lifeson has revealed that during the 2022 Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at Wembley Stadium, Paul McCartney encouraged…
10 October 2025

David Gilmour Reveals the Only Rock Star He Believed Could Match Syd Barrett

  • byMichael Thomas
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David Gilmour has always held Syd Barrett in a special, almost untouchable light — praising his songwriting, lyrical…
10 October 2025

Rush Reforms with Drummer Anika Nilles, “Fifty Something” Tour Announced

  • byMichael Thomas
After five years since Neil Peart’s passing, Rush are reforming. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will hit the…
10 October 2025

Chicago Extends Venetian Residency Into 2026 With Nine Vegas Shows

  • byMichael Thomas
Chicago has announced its first confirmed concert dates of 2026, continuing a near-unbroken tradition of touring since their…
09 October 2025

Slash Confirms New Guns N’ Roses Album Is “Coming” — “Everybody Is Thinking About It”

  • byMichael Thomas
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Slash says a new Guns N’ Roses album is “coming,” though there’s no confirmed release date yet. In…
09 October 2025

Yungblud Defends Taylor Swift On A Recent Podcast Says “I Fucking Love Her, I’m Not Hiding It”

  • byMichael Thomas
During a recent appearance on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, Yungblud didn’t hold back when the conversation turned…
09 October 2025

Ex-Bassist David Ellefson Hopes Megadeth’s Farewell Tour Isn’t “Just an Attempt to Boost Ticket Sales”

  • byMichael Thomas
David Ellefson, the longtime bassist for Megadeth, has voiced doubts about whether the band’s announced retirement is something…
09 October 2025

Rush Doubles Their 2026 Tour: Adds 11 More Dates to “Fifty Something” Run

  • byMichael Thomas
Rush has officially expanded their 2026 “Fifty Something” tour by adding 11 additional shows across key cities, responding…
09 October 2025

KISS Icon Gene Simmons Hospitalized After Malibu Car Crash

  • byMichael Thomas
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Gene Simmons, the ever-fiery bassist and co-lead singer of KISS, was hospitalized on October 7, 2025, after a…
08 October 2025

Yungblud’s ‘IDOLS’ North America Tour Kicks Off in 2026 With Full Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
Yungblud is returning to North America in 2026 with his ‘IDOLS’ World Tour, promising a string of shows…
08 October 2025

Def Leppard to Be Honored With Hollywood Walk of Fame Star on Oct. 9

  • byMichael Thomas
At 11:30 a.m. PT on Thursday, October 9, 2025, Def Leppard will receive their 2,824th star on the…
08 October 2025

Yungblud Calls Out Rock Critics for Slamming His VMAs Ozzy Tribute

  • byMichael Thomas
Yungblud was one of several artists who paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the 2025 MTV Video Music…
08 October 2025

Ritchie Blackmore’s Blackmore’s Night Announces Fall 2025 Tour Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
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Ritchie Blackmore’s long-running folk-rock project Blackmore’s Night, fronted by Blackmore and Candice Night, has announced six new concert…
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