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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.
27 January

“This Is About Responsibility, Not Redemption”: David Draiman Responds to Kanye West and Exposes His Hollow Apology

  • byMichael Thomas
David Draiman has made it clear that apologies mean little without action. The Disturbed frontman publicly responded to…
26 January

Violet Grohl Signs With Republic Records, Launches Solo Era With Auroura Records and Debut Singles

  • byMichael Thomas
Violet Grohl has officially stepped into her own spotlight. Just two days after quietly releasing her debut single…
26 January

Trump Says He Won’t Attend Super Bowl 60 and Slams Bad Bunny, Green Day as “Terrible” Choices

  • byMichael Thomas
As Super Bowl 60 approaches on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, President Donald…
26 January

Shinedown’s Barry Kerch Calls Out Ludacris as a “Coward” After Rock the Country Dropout

  • byMichael Thomas
Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch ignited controversy by openly criticizing rapper Ludacris for withdrawing from the Rock the Country…
26 January

Eddie Vedder’s Most Influential Band: The Punk Pioneers Who Shaped a Generation

  • byMichael Thomas
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Eddie Vedder, the iconic frontman of Pearl Jam, has never hidden how deeply punk rock influenced him —…
26 January

David Ellefson Announces Bass Warrior European Tour — Playing Megadeth’s Countdown to Extinction in Full

  • byMichael Thomas
David Ellefson, longtime bassist and co-founder of Megadeth, has announced a major European headlining tour under his Bass…
26 January

Geezer Butler Says Black Sabbath’s Paranoid Cover Is “The Worst Cover Ever” — And He Still Hates It

  • byMichael Thomas
Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler recently stirred conversation by taking a candid — and brutally honest — swipe…
26 January

My Chemical Romance The Black Parade 2026 Tour Dates and Full Setlist Breakdown

  • byMichael Thomas
My Chemical Romance have outlined a massive global run for their Black Parade 2026 tour, celebrating the 20th…
25 January

“You Think You’re Ready for a Heavy Album? Adorable.” — Halsey Slams Motionless Phone-Zombie Crowds and Says Fans Aren’t Built for Her New Era

  • byMichael Thomas
Halsey isn’t sugarcoating her creative direction anymore. After debuting some of her heaviest new material at a recent…
25 January

Phil Collins now needs 24-hour live-in care after years of health problems and surgeries.

  • byMichael Thomas
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Music legend Phil Collins has shared a candid update on his health, revealing that he now requires round-the-clock…
25 January

Former Scorpions Bassist Francis Buchholz Dead at 71 After Cancer Battle

  • byMichael Thomas
Francis Buchholz, the influential bassist best known for his work with the legendary German rock band Scorpions, has…
25 January

“That Keeps Me Honest”: The one Secret Artist Bruce Springsteen Plays Before Every Show

  • byMichael Thomas
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Bruce Springsteen may be one of rock’s most seasoned performers — with a career spanning more than 50…
25 January

Rod Stewart Slams ‘Draft Dodger’ Donald Trump Over NATO Comments, Demands Apology

  • byMichael Thomas
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Rock legend Sir Rod Stewart has fired an unusually blunt political salvo at U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing…
25 January

L.A. Guns Announce Lucky MF’r 2026 World Tour With Support From Tom Keifer

  • byMichael Thomas
Classic hard rock outfit LA Guns are hitting the road in a big way in 2026, unveiling plans…
25 January

Kevin Cronin Says REO Speedwagon Became an ‘Impossible Situation’ Behind the Breakup

  • byMichael Thomas
Kevin Cronin, the longtime frontman of REO Speedwagon, has offered a revealing look at what ultimately led to…
23 January

Why Tom Petty Really Fired Stan Lynch — And How It Changed the Heartbreakers Forever

  • byMichael Thomas
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Tom Petty’s decision to fire longtime drummer Stan Lynch was far more than a personnel change — it…
23 January

Geddy Lee Leaves Door Open for New Rush Music: “It Would Be Fun to See What Anika Nilles Can Do”

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary Rush bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee hasn’t closed the door on new music from the Canadian prog-rock…
23 January

Red Hot Chili Peppers Producer Says “Anthony Kiedis is Tone-Deaf, Can’t Hear Pitch”

  • byMichael Thomas
A former producer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers has stirred fresh debate by claiming that vocalist Anthony…
23 January

Megadeth Streams Final Album, Including Their Cover of Metallica’s Classic “Ride the Lightning”

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth’s long-awaited final album — simply titled Megadeth — is officially streaming in full, and it arrives with…
23 January

Kyle Gass Says Tenacious D Are Coming Back — “Bigger Than Oasis” After Trump Joke Fallout

  • byMichael Thomas
Comedy-rock duo Tenacious D will return to music and creative activity after a long hiatus triggered by controversy…
23 January

Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) Becomes the First Quadruple Diamond Album in U.S. History

  • byMichael Thomas
The Eagles have just set a new milestone in music history: their 1976 compilation Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)…
23 January

Def Leppard Drops New Single “Rejoice” Ahead of 2026 Las Vegas Residency

  • byMichael Thomas
Def Leppard has kicked off 2026 with a burst of new energy, releasing a standalone rock single titled…
22 January

Uriah Heep Guitarist Mick Box to Miss Initial Farewell Tour Shows Due to Illness

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary Uriah Heep guitarist Mick Box will be absent from the opening dates of the band’s 2026 farewell…
22 January

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Inducted Into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
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Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley — the founding creative forces behind KISS — are being honored in a…
22 January

Jack White Mocks Donald Trump’s “365 Wins” Speech With Scathing Instagram Satire

  • byMichael Thomas
Jack White — the former frontman of The White Stripes and longtime outspoken critic of Donald Trump —…
22 January

The Time When Pat Boone’s Unexpected Metal Phase Provoked Backlash From Christian Fans

  • byMichael Thomas
In the early 1990s, Pat Boone — the clean-cut pop singer and emblem of wholesome family entertainment —…
22 January

Bret Michaels Responds to Rikki Rockett’s Claims About Poison’s Cancelled 40th Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Bret Michaels, frontman of Poison, has responded to recent remarks made by drummer Rikki Rockett about the band’s…
22 January

Phil Collins Hopes to Make New Music Despite Ongoing Health Struggles

  • byMichael Thomas
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Phil Collins — the drummer, singer and songwriter whose voice defined pop and rock across decades — has…
21 January

Bob Mould Announces 2026 Sugar Tour Celebrating Band’s Legacy and Reimagined Sound

  • byMichael Thomas
Bob Mould — the influential guitarist, songwriter, and voice behind seminal alternative acts Husker Dü and Sugar —…
21 January

Flight of the Conchords Reunite for First Live Show in Eight Years at Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
It’s finally happening. After nearly a decade of silence on the live stage, Flight of the Conchords are…
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