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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.
22 December 2025

The Police’s 1983 Hit Becomes One of the World’s Biggest Songs Again in 2025

  • byMichael Thomas
Nearly four decades after they first dominated the charts, a song by the seminal British rock trio The…
22 December 2025

The Led Zeppelin’s song James Hetfield Says Is the “Best Ever Written”

  • byMichael Thomas
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James Hetfield — the vocalist, rhythm guitarist and principal songwriter of Metallica — has spent four decades shaping…
22 December 2025

How Judas Priest Revived Themselves on Painkiller Before Rob Halford’s Decade-Long Hiatus

  • byMichael Thomas
Judas Priest’s Painkiller, released on September 3, 1990, stands as one of the most ferocious and influential albums…
22 December 2025

“If People Are Indifferent, You’re Nothing”: Yungblud Fires Back After The Darkness Slam His Ozzy Osbourne VMAs Tribute

  • byMichael Thomas
Yungblud has publicly addressed the backlash surrounding his Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards,…
22 December 2025

Watch Megadeth’s New “Let There Be Shred” Video Ahead of Farewell Record

  • byMichael Thomas
Thrash metal legends Megadeth have released the official music video for “Let There Be Shred,” the third single…
21 December 2025

Angus Young Picks the One Musician Who Truly “Built Rock and Roll”

  • byMichael Thomas
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Angus Young — the fire-brand guitarist and co-founder of AC/DC — is widely recognized as one of rock’s…
21 December 2025

Which Drummers Does Brian May Call the Best Ever? Here Are His Top Five Picks

  • byMichael Thomas
As Queen guitarist Brian May celebrated his 78th birthday on July 19, 2025, he reflected not only on…
21 December 2025

Dirk Verbeuren Says Joining Megadeth Was “Beyond a Dream” He Never Dared Imagine

  • byMichael Thomas
Longtime Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren has described his role in one of metal’s most iconic bands as something…
21 December 2025

Brian Wilson Revealed the One Beach Boys Song He Didn’t Like Listening To

  • byMichael Thomas
Brian Wilson — the creative force behind The Beach Boys and one of the most influential songwriters in…
21 December 2025

The Company Behind McCartney’s Iconic Bass Files for Bankruptcy — Here’s What Happened

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
According to court records, Karl Höfner GmbH & Co submitted its insolvency filing on December 10 at the…
21 December 2025

Styx Confirm Second Rockin’ in Paradise Event for 2026 With Special Guests and Full Tour Schedule

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary classic rock band Styx has announced the return of their Rockin’ in Paradise destination event for October…
21 December 2025

Original Jethro Tull Guitarist Mick Abrahams Dies at 82

  • byMichael Thomas
Mick Abrahams, the English guitarist who helped launch Jethro Tull and later founded the blues-rock outfit Blodwyn Pig,…
19 December 2025

Scorpions Confirm Major 2026 Tour Dates Following Health Setbacks and Canceled Shows

  • byMichael Thomas
German rock icons Scorpions are gearing up to hit the road again in 2026, following a difficult stretch…
19 December 2025

Bruce Springsteen Once Named the Greatest Uncool Band of All Time

  • byMichael Thomas
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Bruce Springsteen is known for his passion for authentic, working-class rock ’n’ roll and his generous praise of…
19 December 2025

The One Frontman Chris Cornell Said Was “Way Out of His League”

  • byMichael Thomas
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Chris Cornell — the late, legendary vocalist best known for his work with Soundgarden and Audioslave — had…
19 December 2025

Peter Criss Says He Poured ‘Heart and Soul’ Into New Solo Album — “I’m Still Singing Like a Bird”

  • byMichael Thomas
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Original KISS drummer Peter Criss says his upcoming self-titled solo album represents one of the most personally fulfilling…
19 December 2025

The Band Jerry Garcia Admitted He Never Found Interesting — And His Honest Reason

  • byMichael Thomas
Jerry Garcia — the legendary guitarist and frontman of Grateful Dead — is celebrated as one of rock’s…
19 December 2025

Bruce Kulick Opens Up About How He Felt When KISS Didn’t Invite Him Back After Ace Frehley Left

  • byMichael Thomas
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has addressed the fact that he was not asked to rejoin the band…
19 December 2025

Children’s Choir Honors Ozzy Osbourne With Stirring Cover of “Dreamer” at Holiday Concert

  • byMichael Thomas
A school choir in Oslo, Norway has captured hearts worldwide with a heartfelt rendition of Ozzy Osbourne’s poignant…
19 December 2025

Bryan Adams Announces Worldwide 2026 Tour With Major International Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
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Legendary Canadian rock singer Bryan Adams has unveiled an ambitious slate of 2026 touring dates as part of…
18 December 2025

The Musician Joe Perry Says Wrote Aerosmith’s Best Songs: “Those Are My Favourite Solos”

  • byMichael Thomas
Aerosmith’s legendary career has defied the odds at every turn — a band that emerged in the late…
18 December 2025

Peter Wolf Is Back: J. Geils Band Frontman Reveals First 2026 Performances

  • byMichael Thomas
Peter Wolf — the charismatic singer best known as the frontman for the J. Geils Band — is…
18 December 2025

Eric Clapton Returns to the Road in 2026 — Full European Tour Details Revealed

  • byMichael Thomas
Eric Clapton
Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton has kicked off announcements for his 2026 touring plans, revealing a series of major…
18 December 2025

Jane’s Addiction Say They’ve “Come Together One Last Time” to Resolve Internal Conflicts

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction has issued joint statements confirming that the group’s members have formally “come…
18 December 2025

Jethro Tull Announce Expansive 2026 Tour Across the U.K. and Europe

  • byMichael Thomas
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Legendary progressive rock band Jethro Tull is gearing up for a major tour in 2026 in support of…
18 December 2025

Alice Cooper Announces Major 2026 Concert Run Across U.S. and Canada

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock legend Alice Cooper has announced a new slate of tour dates for 2026, bringing his signature shock-rock…
17 December 2025

Lynyrd Skynyrd Gear Up for a Major 2026 U.S. Tour Celebration

  • byMichael Thomas
Southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd have revealed plans for a major U.S. tour in 2026, bringing their high-octane…
17 December 2025

Beat to Carry the King Crimson Legacy Across Europe on Expansive 2026 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
 a major development for fans of progressive rock, the all-star collective BEAT — featuring former King Crimson members…
17 December 2025

Linkin Park Is Heading to Europe — Here’s Who’s Joining Them in 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
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Linkin Park have unveiled plans for a major European headline tour in summer 2026, bringing their high-energy live…
17 December 2025

Yungblud Fires Back at Howard Stern’s ‘Rock Is Dead’ remark — “That’s a Load of Bullshit”

  • byMichael Thomas
Yungblud has pushed back forcefully against the familiar claim that rock music is on life support, rejecting Howard…
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