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Michael Thomas

1778 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
01 February

Rolling Stones Producer Defends Keith Richards Guitar Playing: “Anyone Who Thinks He’s Sloppy Is Out of Their Minds”

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
Renowned producer and bassist Don Was — who has worked with the Rolling Stones since the early 1990s…
01 February

What to Expect From Deep Purple’s New Album Coming in 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Hard rock legends Deep Purple are gearing up to deliver their next studio album, tentatively set for June…
01 February

Brian May Says Queen Won’t Tour the U.S., Calling America “a Dangerous Place”

  • byMichael Thomas
Queen guitarist Brian May has confirmed that the legendary rock band will not be returning to the United…
30 January

POISON’s Rikki Rockett Says He’s Been in talks With Bret Michaels: “We’re Gonna Do Something in 2027”

  • byMichael Thomas
Poison drummer Rikki Rockett offered fans a new update on the band’s long-debated touring plans, saying he’s been…
30 January

“You Learn Everything From the Music You Love”: Nick Mason’s Five Favourite Albums Of All Time

  • byMichael Thomas
nick mason
Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason isn’t just the rhythmic heart of one of rock’s most experimental bands —…
30 January

Sam Mendes’ Beatles Films Offer First Glimpse as Cast Images Surface on Postcards

  • byMichael Thomas
The Beatles
Fans of The Beatles are getting their first visual glimpse of the much-anticipated film project The Beatles –…
30 January

Trump White House Blasts Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Protest Song as “Irrelevant” and “Inaccurate”

  • byMichael Thomas
bruce
The Trump administration has publicly rejected Bruce Springsteen’s fiery new protest song “Streets of Minneapolis,” dismissing it as…
30 January

“They Didn’t Understand It”: The Musician Bob Dylan Felt the World Misjudged

  • byMichael Thomas
Bob Dylan has always been one of the most studied and enigmatic figures in modern music — a…
30 January

Bret Michaels Denies Derailing Poison’s 40th Anniversary Tour Over Money Dispute

  • byMichael Thomas
Poison frontman Bret Michaels has publicly refuted recent statements suggesting he was responsible for derailing the band’s planned…
30 January

Judge Rules California Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Steven Tyler Can Move Forward

  • byMichael Thomas
Steven Tyler
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that sexual abuse claims against Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler can proceed to…
29 January

Tommy Lee Explodes on Trump Supporters: “How Fing Stupid Do You Have to Be at This Point?”

  • byMichael Thomas
Tommy Lee has never been subtle when it comes to politics, but his latest outburst aimed at Donald…
29 January

Thomas Dolby Confirms Summer 2026 Tour Across the U.S. and Canada

  • byMichael Thomas
Synth-pop pioneer Thomas Dolby has revealed his 2026 touring plans, bringing his signature blend of electronic innovation and…
29 January

Slash Says Next Guns N’ Roses Album Will Be “All New Original Stuff”

  • byMichael Thomas
slash's
Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has confirmed that the band’s next studio record will consist entirely of brand-new…
29 January

Ian Anderson Says Jethro Tull’s Curious Ruminant Reflects a More Personal, Introspective Sound

  • byMichael Thomas
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After nearly six decades and 24 studio albums, Ian Anderson is still pushing Jethro Tull into fresh creative…
29 January

Mötley Crüe ‘Fully Vindicated’ in Legal Battle With Former Guitarist Mick Mars

  • byMichael Thomas
Mötley Crüe have scored a decisive legal win against former guitarist Mick Mars, bringing to an end a…
29 January

Guns N’ Roses Members to Honor Ozzy Osbourne With Tribute at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Members of Guns N’ Roses are set to take part in one of the most anticipated musical tributes…
29 January

Bruce Springsteen Brings Emotional “Streets of Philadelphia” Tribute to Minneapolis on 25th Anniversary

  • byMichael Thomas
bruce
Bruce Springsteen delivered a deeply resonant performance in Minneapolis this weekend, marking the 25th anniversary of “Streets of…
28 January

Neil Young Gifts His Entire Music Catalog Free to Residents Of Greenland in “Peace and Love” Gesture

  • byMichael Thomas
Neil Young
Veteran rocker Neil Young has taken an unexpected and highly publicized step in the midst of rising geopolitical…
28 January

The Black Crowes Announce New 2026 Tour — Full Dates Revealed

  • byMichael Thomas
Southern rock revivalists The Black Crowes have officially unveiled their 2026 touring schedule, marking a major return to…
28 January

“They were nonstop every night…”: Ozzy Osbourne Names the Greatest Rock Tour of All Time

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne — the Prince of Darkness himself — has weighed in on one of rock’s biggest debates:…
28 January

Velvet Revolver “Could Have Been as Big as Guns N’ Roses,” Says Former Drummer MATT SORUM

  • byMichael Thomas
Velvet Revolver — the supergroup formed in the early 2000s by members of Guns N’ Roses and Stone…
28 January

Dave Mustaine Says There’s “No Valid Reason” to Reunite Former Megadeth Members on Farewell Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine has once again shut down the idea of re-uniting with former bandmates for the…
28 January

Former Turnstile Guitarist Brady Ebert Accuses Band of “Pandering” and Misusing Charity Funds

  • byMichael Thomas
Brady Ebert, the former guitarist for American hardcore outfit Turnstile, has reignited controversy around his 2022 departure by…
28 January

Watch Eagles Perform Without Joe Walsh for First Time Since 1975 After Guitarist Falls Ill

  • byMichael Thomas
walsh
For the first time in nearly five decades, the Eagles took the stage without Joe Walsh. The band…
28 January

Aerosmith Release Deluxe Legendary Edition of Their 1973 Debut Album With New Mix, Live Recordings and Unreleased Tracks

  • byMichael Thomas
Aerosmith are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their self-titled 1973 debut album with the release of an expansive…
28 January

America Announces 2026 Happy Trails Tour: More Than 20 North American Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
Classic rock mainstays America have unveiled their 2026 touring plans, announcing a Happy Trails Tour that will take…
27 January

Status Quo’s Francis Rossi Announces Major 2026 UK Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Status Quo co-founder and frontman Francis Rossi has confirmed a 30-date UK tour for autumn 2026, continuing his…
27 January

Alice Cooper Announces 2026 “Alice’s Attic” Spring Tour With Nearly 20 U.S. Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock ‘n’ roll legend Alice Cooper is hitting the road again in spring 2026, announcing a headlining U.S.…
27 January

“We Just Finished It”: Dave Grohl Drops Bombshell About Foo Fighters’ New Album

  • byMichael Thomas
foo fighters
Foo Fighters fans just got the news they’ve been waiting for — and it came straight from Dave…
27 January

“A Big, Big, Big Question Mark”: Tobias Forge Admits Ghost Has No Future Plans

  • byMichael Thomas
After 15 years of relentless touring, album cycles, and ever-escalating theatrics, Ghost may finally be stepping into something…
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