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Michael Thomas

2216 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
02 May

Watch Foo Fighters Perform “Child Actor” Live on SNL

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Grohl
Foo Fighters used their recent appearance on Saturday Night Live UK to introduce “Child Actor” to a live…
02 May

“TOO DIRTY TO PERFORM”: The Fleetwood Mac Song Stevie Nicks Refused to Sing

  • byMichael Thomas
stevie nicks
Stevie Nicks has never pretended that Fleetwood Mac was a clean, easy band. The whole appeal was always…
02 May

Godsmack Release Live at Mohegan Sun, a New Live Album Capturing an Emotional Final Chapter

  • byMichael Thomas
Godsmack have officially released Live at Mohegan Sun on May 1, 2026, issuing the concert as a live…
02 May

Sevendust Finally Release Their 15th Studio Album “ONE”

  • byMichael Thomas
Sevendust have officially released ONE on May 1, 2026, making it the band’s 15th studio album and another…
02 May

Marilyn Manson Joins Fences on A New Track “Drugs Like You,”

  • byMichael Thomas
Marilyn Manson has turned up in an unexpected place on May 1, 2026: a new Fences single called…
01 May

Gene Simmons’ Ace Frehley Tribute Backfires as Fans Call It Hypocritical

  • byMichael Thomas
gene simmons
Gene Simmons marked what would have been Ace Frehley’s 75th birthday with a brief social media tribute, but…
01 May

Listen to Peter Gabriel’s “Won’t Stand Down,” a New Song From His Upcoming Album o/i

  • byMichael Thomas
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel has released another new track, “Won’t Stand Down,” taken from his upcoming album o/i. In a…
01 May

Def Leppard Announce New Greatest Hits Album Ahead of 2026 UK and European Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Def Leppard are kicking off another major 2026 chapter with the announcement of a new Greatest Hits release,…
30 April

WATCH David Lee Roth Cover Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” on His 2026 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
David Lee Roth
David Lee Roth has added an unexpected twist to his 2026 North American solo tour: a cover of…
30 April

Sons of Motörhead Guitarist Phil Campbell to Honor Their Father With 2026 European Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons have announced a dozen European shows for summer 2026, including two dates supporting Judas…
30 April

Son’s of Kiss’s Stanley & Simmons Announce Debut Album With Full Tracklist and First Tour Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
Stanley Simmons — the duo made up of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, sons of KISS legends Paul…
30 April

“It Was Stupid and Shameful”: Gene Simmons Opens Up About the Intervention He Wishes He Had Done for Ace Frehley

  • byMichael Thomas
gene simmons
Gene Simmons is looking back at one of the most difficult chapters in his history with Ace Frehley…
29 April

“When I Sing Twisted Sister Music, I’m a Like a Beast. I’m Out of Control”: Sebastian Bach on Twisted Sister After Dee Snider

  • byMichael Thomas
The story of Twisted Sister entering a new era without Dee Snider is not just about replacing a…
29 April

Grand Funk Railroad Extends Tour Following Lead Singer’s Departure

  • byMichael Thomas
Grand Funk Railroad are proving once again that longevity in rock isn’t just about history — it’s about…
29 April

What to Expect From the Beach Boys’ Upcoming 2026 World Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
The Beach Boys are heading back on the road in 2026, rolling out an extensive run of shows…
29 April

John 5 Defends Fans Using Phone In Concerts— “It’s Part of the Experience Now”

  • byMichael Thomas
In a time when concerts are increasingly seen through phone screens, John 5 isn’t complaining — he’s embracing…
29 April

Diamond Head Honored With New Mural in Stourbridge

  • byMichael Thomas
A piece of heavy metal history is being permanently etched into the streets where it all began. Work…
28 April

Peter Criss Admits KISS Reunion Was Driven by Money: “We Were Missing the Life”

  • byMichael Thomas
peter criss
Peter Criss has pulled back the curtain on one of rock’s most famous reunions — and his honesty…
28 April

Europe Announce New Album Come This Madness and Release Lead Single “One on One.”

  • byMichael Thomas
After years of silence, Europe are stepping back into the spotlight — and they are not easing into…
28 April

Metallica Celebrates ReLoad’s Upcoming 30th Anniversary With New Box Set

  • byMichael Thomas
james hetfield
Metallica are diving back into one of their most polarizing eras — and they’re not doing it halfway.…
28 April

Korn Release Official Music Video for New Song “Reward The Scars”

  • byMichael Thomas
Korn have released the official music video for their new song “Reward The Scars,” a track created for…
28 April

Amy Lee Refuses to Lose Faith in Humanity as the World Feels “Out of Control”

  • byMichael Thomas
amy lee
Amy Lee says Evanescence are still pushing forward with optimism, even while looking at the world around them…
27 April

“A Little Pang of Sadness”: The 1984 Rush Song Neil Peart Was Never Fully Satisfied With.

  • byMichael Thomas
Neil Peart
For a perfectionist like Neil Peart, even great songs weren’t always enough. And one track from Rush’s 1984…
27 April

Bruce Springsteen Expresses Relief as Donald Trump Escapes Unscathed in White House Shooting: “There Is No Place for Political Violence of Any Kind”

  • byMichael Thomas
bruce
Bruce Springsteen has spoken out following the April 25, 2026 shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner…
27 April

Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth Band Hits the Road for Massive 2026 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Mammoth WVH are going all in for 2026, unveiling a packed North American tour in support of their…
27 April

“As I Come Full Circle”: WATCH Megadeth Perform “Ride the Lightning” Live for the First Time.

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth have released their own version of “Ride the Lightning” — a song deeply tied to frontman Dave…
27 April

“Your Farewell Tour”: Arnel Pineda Posts Cryptic Message Amid Journey Run

  • byMichael Thomas
Journey fans are once again reading between the lines after frontman Arnel Pineda posted a cryptic message on…
26 April

Sully Erna Confirms New Godsmack Music Is on the Way

  • byMichael Thomas
Godsmack are officially moving into a new era — one that looks and sounds different from the lineup…
26 April

On April 24, 1976: Paul Mccartney’s Wings at the Speed of Sound hit No.1 on the US Billboard 200

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
On April 24, 1976, Wings reached No.1 on the US Billboard 200 with their fifth studio album, At…
26 April

The dispute over Black Sabbath’s “Earth” recordings is settled — and the music may finally surface

  • byMichael Thomas
Black Sabbath
A long-running dispute over Black Sabbath’s earliest recordings has finally been resolved, bringing a major piece of the…
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