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Michael Thomas

1995 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
04 March

The Fragile Genius of Richard Manuel, Gone But Never Silent

  • byMichael Thomas
On this day, we remember Richard Manuel — a voice that never simply performed a song, but lived…
04 March

Evanescence Released Fallen 23 Years Ago — The Album That Redefined 2000s Rock

  • byMichael Thomas
amy lee
On March 4, 2003, Evanescence released their major-label debut Fallen, an album that would go on to reshape…
04 March

Sharon Osbourne Confirms Black Sabbath Classical Orchestral Tour for 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Black Sabbath
Plans are underway to transform the music of Black Sabbath into a sweeping classical concert experience, blending the…
04 March

Alter Bridge Announce Intimate Summer Shows as Part of Major 2026 Touring Plans

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock band Alter Bridge — featuring frontman Myles Kennedy, guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott…
04 March

“I Loathe Them”: The Two Songs David Bowie Regretted Writing

  • byMichael Thomas
david bowie
Even artists as visionary as David Bowie had moments they wished they could erase. Across a career defined…
04 March

TWISTED SISTER ANNOUNCES SEBASTIAN BACH AS REPLACEMENT FOR DEE SNIDER

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary glam-metal outfit Twisted Sister has announced that former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach will take over lead…
04 March

The Guess Who Announce First U.S. Tour in Over Two Decades for Summer 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Classic rock icons The Guess Who, led by founding members Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, have announced an…
03 March

Ringo Starr’s New Album “Long Long Road” Set for April 2026 Release

  • byMichael Thomas
Ringo Starr
Legendary drummer and singer Ringo Starr has unveiled his upcoming studio album titled ** Long Long Road,** set…
03 March

Peter Gabriel Releases New ‘o\i’ Single “What Lies Ahead,”

  • byMichael Thomas
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel has released a new song titled “What Lies Ahead,” giving fans another glimpse of the music…
03 March

Len Garry, Early Quarrymen Member Linked to Beatles’ Origins, Dies at 84

  • byMichael Thomas
Len Garry, one of the original members of The Quarrymen — the skiffle/rock group that eventually evolved into…
03 March

“We’re absolutely gonna do it,”: Sharon Osbourne Confirms Ozzfest Will Return in 2027

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Sharon Osbourne has officially announced that Ozzfest — the iconic heavy metal and hard rock festival launched by…
03 March

Trent Reznor Hints Nine Inch Nails May Never Tour Again!

  • byMichael Thomas
After years away from the road, Nine Inch Nails returned to live performances in 2025 with the Peel…
03 March

Metallica Adds 6 More 2026 Las Vegas Sphere Shows Amid Massive Fan Demand

  • byMichael Thomas
metallica
Metallica has officially expanded its 2026 residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, adding six more shows after…
03 March

Sting to Perform at Rockford’s Hard Rock Live This October as Part of His 2026 North American Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
sting
Seventeen-time Grammy Award winner Sting will bring his STING 3.0 Tour to Hard Rock Live on Friday, October…
02 March

Michael Barnes Leaves Red After 20 Years — The Full Story

  • byMichael Thomas
Michael Barnes, the voice behind the American Christian rock band Red for two decades, has announced he is…
02 March

Eric Clapton Announces 2026 U.S. Tour — Full Dates and Details

  • byMichael Thomas
Eric Clapton
Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton has confirmed a new 2026 U.S. tour, marking one of his most extensive American…
02 March

Noel Gallagher Claims Oasis Reunion Tour Was “Better Than the ’90s”

  • byMichael Thomas
Noel gallagher
Noel Gallagher has stunned fans with a bold statement: he believes Oasis’ reunion tour surpassed the band’s legendary…
02 March

Dave Mustaine Says Metallica Tried to “Hold Him Back” during early career

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has reignited one of heavy metal’s longest–running rivalries by claiming that Metallica and others…
02 March

“Never Truly Connected With”: Rod Stewart’s Surprising Confession About Jeff Beck

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
Even the most successful musicians don’t always connect with everyone they play with — and Rod Stewart is…
01 March

Jonathan Cain Says NFL’s Bad Bunny Halftime Choice Was Driven by “Greed” and Latin Audience Grab

  • byMichael Thomas
Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain has stirred fresh controversy by publicly criticizing the NFL’s decision to recruit Bad Bunny…
01 March

Journey Kicks Off ‘Final Frontier’ Farewell Tour — Full Dates, Set List & Video

  • byMichael Thomas
Journey — the legendary rock band behind Don’t Stop Believin’, Open Arms and countless arena anthems — has…
01 March

“They’re Negative People”: Sammy Hagar’s Explosive Comments on Alex Van Halen

  • byMichael Thomas
hagar
In a revealing new interview, Sammy Hagar — singer, guitarist and rock survivor — offers a deeply personal…
01 March

“A part of me died, too”: The Rock Death That Shattered Ozzy Osbourne

  • byMichael Thomas
ozzy osbourne
When Ozzy Osbourne finally stepped off the stage for what would be his last time, it should have…
01 March

‘The Masked Singer’ to Air Heartfelt Tribute Episode Honoring Ozzy Osbourne

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
The Masked Singer will honor the late Ozzy Osbourne with a special tribute episode recognizing his life, music…
01 March

Bryan Adams Announces Massive 2026 Roll With the Punches World Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams is hitting the road again in 2026 with an expansive global tour supporting…
01 March

Watch: Star-Studded BRIT Awards Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Closes 2026 Ceremony

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
The 2026 BRIT Awards delivered one of the most talking-about closing performances in recent memory — a star-studded…
01 March

Neil Sedaka Dies at 85, Leaving Behind a Six-Decade Legacy of Timeless Hits

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died at the age of 85, prompting an outpouring of tributes from artists…
27 February

Ozzy Osbourne To Be Honoured at BRITs 2026 With Emotional All-Star Tribute Performance

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne is set to receive one of music’s highest honours posthumously at the BRIT Awards…
27 February

Sammy Hagar Says He’s “Disappointed” to Be Excluded From New Van Halen Archival Album

  • byMichael Thomas
Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen
Sammy Hagar — the singer best known for fronting Van Halen from 1985–1996 and helping deliver a string…
27 February

Iron Maiden and Megadeth Announce Huge New Zealand Show for November 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Robert Dickinson
Heavy metal fans in New Zealand have something massive to look forward to in late 2026 — Iron…
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