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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 September 2025

Santana’s Greatest Hits Live Residency Returns With New 2026 Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
Carlos Santana has unveiled new dates for his An Intimate Evening With Santana: Greatest Hits Live residency at…
22 September 2025

Kid Rock “Banned” from Performing in California by Governor Newsom

  • byMichael Thomas
California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken to social media to mock musician Kid Rock, declaring that the artist…
22 September 2025

Aerosmith and Yungblud Announce Five-Track EP One More Time, Out November 21

  • byMichael Thomas
After 13 years without releasing new music, Aerosmith is back, and this time they’ve joined forces with British…
22 September 2025

The Pearl Jam Song Mike McCready Called “The Best We Ever Did”

  • byMichael Thomas
Grunge didn’t just explode out of nowhere in the early 1990s. Behind Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and the other…
22 September 2025

One Dead, Two Injured in Stabbing Outside Phish Concert at Hampton Coliseum

  • byMichael Thomas
A tragic scene unfolded outside Phish’s Sept. 19, 2025 concert at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, where one…
21 September 2025

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Criticizes Fans Obsessed With Filming Shows

  • byMichael Thomas
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has once again shared his frustration with the growing obsession of fans recording…
21 September 2025

Matt Cameron Shares the Emotion of Finishing Soundgarden’s Last Record Using Demo Vocals Recorded by Late Chris Cornell

  • byMichael Thomas
chris cornell
Soundgarden are working on their final album using posthumous vocals from Chris Cornell. The band had recorded demos…
21 September 2025

Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock Compares Sid Vicious with Elvis Presley

  • byMichael Thomas
In the late 1970s, the Sex Pistols were the heartbeat of the UK punk explosion, known for their…
21 September 2025

Producer Andrew Watt Confirms the Rolling Stones Are Working on New Music

  • byMichael Thomas
The Rolling Stones are back in the studio. Producer Andrew Watt has confirmed that the band has been…
19 September 2025

Kevin Cronin Reportedly Reuniting With REO Speedwagon at Illinois Homecoming

  • byMichael Thomas
REO Speedwagon’s story has always been one of friendship, fights, and finding their way back together. From college…
19 September 2025

Nikki Sixx Reveals Why Mötley Crüe Missed Ozzy Osbourne’s Farewell Concert

  • byMichael Thomas
Nikki sixx
Nikki Sixx has explained why Mötley Crüe did not appear at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s farewell concert…
19 September 2025

Why David Ellefson Blames ‘Outside Forces’ for Split With Dave Mustaine

  • byMichael Thomas
David Ellefson recently opened up about his fractious relationship with Dave Mustaine and what really pushed them apart.…
19 September 2025

Iron Maiden Announce 2026 “Run for Your Lives” European Tour Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
Iron Maiden have officially announced the first dates of their 2026 Run for Your Lives 50th-anniversary tour, confirming…
19 September 2025

Chris Cornell’s Last Solo Chapter, Higher Truth, Marks Its 10th Anniversary

  • byMichael Thomas
chris cornell
Chris Cornell was never afraid to take chances. From the groundbreaking roar of Soundgarden to the fire of…
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…
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