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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.
09 June

The Cure Plan “Dark” Next Album Followed by a “Really Poppy” One, Robert Smith Reveals

  • byMichael Thomas
robert smith
The Cure are on a serious creative roll. Following the massive success of 2024’s Songs Of A Lost…
09 June

“I’m Not Kidding”: Keith Urban Reveals the Antidote and Philosophy Behind His New Yacht Rock LP

  • byMichael Thomas
Country superstar Keith Urban is set to release something completely unexpected on June 12, 2026 — his 13th…
09 June

Pittsburgh Mayor Blasts Morgan Wallen: “No Contact” Was Made Before Show Cancellation

  • byMichael Thomas
morgan wallen
The controversy surrounding Morgan Wallen’s last-minute cancellation in Pittsburgh just got hotter. Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor has publicly…
09 June

Stephen Pearcy’s New Solo Album “The Dogg Mob” Pushed to Fall 2026 – “It’s Going to Surprise and Shake Things Up”

  • byMichael Thomas
RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy has given fans a long-awaited update on his highly anticipated sixth solo album, “The…
09 June

Sharon & Jack Osbourne Fire Back at Ozzy AI “Cash Grab” Accusations: “I Don’t Need Your F**king Money”

  • byMichael Thomas
jack osbourne
The Osbourne family is not backing down. Sharon and Jack Osbourne have delivered a strong, no-holds-barred response to…
09 June

Black Stone Cherry Postpones ‘The Celebrate Tour’ to 2027, Add Five New Shows

  • byMichael Thomas
Kentucky southern rock icons Black Stone Cherry have officially altered their upcoming touring landscape, shifting their highly anticipated…
09 June

Lemmy Forever Returns to Download Festival 2026: Portion of Icon’s Ashes to Be Enshrined at Donington

  • byMichael Thomas
Lemmy
The spirit of Lemmy Kilmister is coming home to one of his favorite stages. Motörhead have announced that…
09 June

Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy Praises Anika Nilles: “She Absolutely Killed It” at Rush’s Triumphant Comeback

  • byMichael Thomas
Mike Portnoy
Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy is joining the chorus of praise following Rush’s emotional and powerful comeback concert…
09 June

Jack Osbourne Says “ There Are Fucking Stupid Famous People With Stupid Ideas”

  • byMichael Thomas
jack osbourne
Jack Osbourne isn’t holding back when it comes to celebrity culture and politics. The son of rock legend…
08 June

Carmine Appice Doubles Down: “Metallica Were the First True Heavy Metal Band”

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock and roll veteran Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck Bogert & Appice) is once again stirring the…
08 June

Tool Confirms 2027 For New Album Release and Teases Mind-Bending Las Vegas Sphere Show

  • byMichael Thomas
After years of patient waiting since 2019’s Fear Inoculum, Tool fans finally have real reasons to get excited.…
08 June

Tommy Lee Reveals Mötley Crüe Are Closer Than Ever – “We’ve Found a New Love For Each Other”

  • byMichael Thomas
Tommy lee
After more than four decades of wild highs, brutal lows, breakups, makeups, and rock ‘n’ roll chaos, Mötley…
08 June

Beastie Boys’ Mike D Announces Solo Debut Album Thank You: Release Date & Tracklist

  • byMichael Thomas
The long-standing silence from one of hip-hop and alternative rock’s most influential camps has officially come to an…
08 June

“The Almighty, the Best Ever”: How Rush Honored Neil Peart at Their Emotional LA Reunion Concert

  • byMichael Thomas
When the surviving members of Rush took the stage at the Forum in Los Angeles on June 7,…
08 June

Watch: Anika Nilles Win Over Rush Fans With a Flawless Performance of “Tom Sawyer” Live in LA

  • byMichael Thomas
Stepping onto a stage to perform with progressive rock royalty Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson is an immense…
08 June

WATCH: Rush Make Emotional Return to the Stage for the First Time in 11 Years at Los Angeles Kia Forum

  • byMichael Thomas
The wait is finally over — and it was worth every single second. Prog rock legends Rush delivered…
08 June

Henry Rollins Blasts Donald Trump Over Iran Conflict: ‘Started by a Guy Who Doesn’t Know His Geography’

  • byMichael Thomas
Henry Rollins
Punk rock icon and spoken-word artist Henry Rollins has never been one to mince words when it comes…
08 June

Marilyn Manson’s Request to Dismiss Revived Sexual Assault Lawsuit Denied by Judge

  • byMichael Thomas
marilyn manson
Shock rock musician Marilyn Manson, born Brian Warner, has suffered a significant legal setback in a California courtroom.…
08 June

The Beach Boys Postpone Virginia Show Amid ‘Pet Sounds’ 60th Anniversary Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Surf rock icons The Beach Boys have unexpectedly paused their massive summer plans, leaving fans in the Mid-Atlantic…
08 June

WATCH: Shania Twain Shocks Fans With an Ultra-Intimate 200-Person London Show!

  • byMichael Thomas
shania twain
Before she steps onto some of the world’s grandest stages alongside Harry Styles, country-pop royalty Shania Twain decided…
08 June

“I Trusted My Team”: Morgan Wallen Breaks Silence on Pittsburgh Show Cancellation Drama

  • byMichael Thomas
morgan wallen
Country music titan Morgan Wallen found himself at the center of a social media firestorm over the weekend.…
08 June

“A Culmination of Different Eras”: Charlie Benante Reveals How Anthrax Blended Decades of History Into Cursum Perficio

  • byMichael Thomas
Thrash metal titans Anthrax are finally ready to strike again. After a decade-long wait since 2016’s For All…
07 June

Black Veil Brides Drummer Christian ‘CC’ Coma Exits European Tour Over Heartbreaking Family Emergency

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock stalwarts Black Veil Brides have been forced to make an abrupt and deeply emotional lineup adjustment mid-tour.…
07 June

WATCH: David Lee Roth Ignites Stone Pony with Epic Van Halen Classics – Spring/Summer 2026 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
The legendary David Lee Roth brought his high-octane spring/summer 2026 solo trek to Asbury Park, New Jersey, delivering…
07 June

SEE: Savatage Triumphs at Heavy Week-end Festival With Stand-In Drummer Blas Elias

  • byMichael Thomas
Progressive metal pioneers Savatage successfully delivered a powerhouse performance for the second stop of their highly anticipated “Prelude…
07 June

Breaking Benjamin FINALLY Finish New Album – “We Are So Excited!”

  • byMichael Thomas
breaking benjamin
After years of waiting, the rock world can finally breathe — Breaking Benjamin’s long-awaited follow-up to 2018’s Ember…
07 June

Morgan Wallen Sparks Backlash After Abruptly Canceling Pittsburgh Stadium Gig With No Apology

  • byMichael Thomas
morgan wallen
For country music fans in Pennsylvania, Saturday night was supposed to be a monumental highlight of the summer.…
07 June

WATCH: Robert Smith Leads The Cure Through an Emotional, Rare-Heavy 2.5-Hour Headlining Marathon at Primavera Sound 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
the cure
When a legendary act signs on to headline a massive international festival like Primavera Sound Barcelona, the unwritten…
07 June

“It Brought Me Almost to Tears”: Chuck Billy Breaks Down the Emotional Impact of Rob Halford’s Foreword for Holding My Breath

  • byMichael Thomas
For four decades, Chuck Billy has reigned as one of the most towering and uncompromising voices in heavy…
07 June

“I Don’t Do Fuck-Ups”: Mikkey Dee Talks On Absolute Live Perfection With Scorpions and Motörhead

  • byMichael Thomas
Few musicians carry themselves with the sheer, unadulterated confidence of heavy metal powerhouse Mikkey Dee. Having spent 23…
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