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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.
10 December 2025

“Totally Shocked”: Sculptor Behind Lemmy Statue Receives Civic Pride Award

  • byMichael Thomas
Andy Edwards, the artist behind the towering Lemmy Kilmister statue in Burslem, was awarded a Civic Pride Award…
10 December 2025

“Never Got a Penny”: Gene Simmons Slams Congress, Says Musicians Are Treated Worse Than Slaves, Demands Pay for Every Radio Spin

  • byMichael Thomas
Gene Simmons took his glitter-painted boots off the stage and into Washington, delivering an unexpected but forceful testimony…
09 December 2025

Three Days Grace Make History With 20th Billboard No. 1 Single “Kill Me Fast”

  • byMichael Thomas
On December 9, 2025, Canadian rock veterans Three Days Grace reached a remarkable milestone: their new single, Kill…
09 December 2025

“I Shed a Few Tears Myself”: Why Ozzy’s Final performance Left Brian May in Tears

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
In August 2022, Ozzy Osbourne made an emotional return to his hometown of Birmingham, England, headlining the closing…
09 December 2025

David Byrne Expands 2026 Tour: “Who Is the Sky?” Adds Major U.S. and European Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
David Byrne has expanded his 2026 touring plans, adding a significant run of new dates to support his…
09 December 2025

Toto & Christopher Cross Announce 2026 North American Tour With The Romantics

  • byMichael Thomas
Toto and Christopher Cross are set to hit the road again in summer 2026, this time joined by…
09 December 2025

Tetsu Yamauchi, Bassist for Free and The Faces, Dies at 79

  • byMichael Thomas
Tetsu Yamauchi passed away on 4 December 2025 at the age of 79, surrounded by his family, according…
09 December 2025

Metallica Fans Banned for Life After Tower-Climbing Stunt in Perth

  • byMichael Thomas
Two Metallica fans who attempted a dangerous stunt during the band’s Perth concert on November 1, 2025 have…
08 December 2025

Honoring John Lennon: 45 Years of Music, Legacy, and Influence

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon
On December 8, 2025, the world marked the 45th anniversary of John Lennon’s tragic death. On that day…
08 December 2025

“The Voice Behind the Hits”: Supertramp Co-Founder Rick Davies Passes Away

  • byMichael Thomas
Rick Davies, the singer, keyboardist, and co‑founder of Supertramp, passed away at the age of 81 on September…
08 December 2025

Dave Mustaine opens up: ‘My hands were letting me down’ — Megadeth prepares final album & tour.

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Mustaine confirmed that Megadeth is entering its final phase. In a December 5, 2025 interview on SiriusXM’s…
08 December 2025

Dylan Extends his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” Tour Into 2026 With 27 New Shows

  • byMichael Thomas
Bob Dylan has announced another round of live concerts for 2026, keeping his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour…
08 December 2025

Joe Perry Talks Aerosmith Future After Yungblud EP and VMAs: What’s Really Possible?

  • byMichael Thomas
In a December 2025 interview, Joe Perry spoke candidly about the uncertain future of Aerosmith. This year has…
07 December 2025

Gene Simmons Claims “Bad Decisions” Led to Ace Frehley’s Tragic Death

  • byMichael Thomas
simmons
On December 7, 2025, Gene Simmons publicly stated that a string of “bad decisions” contributed to the death…
07 December 2025

Dave Mustaine Says a Former Bandmate’s Behavior Is Blocking a Final Megadeth Reunion

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Mustaine, co-founder and longtime frontman of Megadeth, recently stated that ongoing personal issues with one ex-member are…
07 December 2025

Foreigner Reunite With Lou Gramm for “4 Deluxe” Tour This December

  • byMichael Thomas
Foreigner are reuniting with original singer Lou Gramm for their “4 Deluxe” tour in December, a series of…
07 December 2025

Gene Simmons and KISS Honored by Trump at the 2025 Kennedy Center

  • byMichael Thomas
kiss
On 6 December 2025, the Oval Office at the White House became the unlikely stage for one of…
07 December 2025

Listen to “Wild Woman” as Aerosmith, Yungblud and Lainey Wilson Collide in a Wild New Collaboration

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock veterans Aerosmith have joined modern renegade Yungblud and rising country star Lainey Wilson for a bold new…
05 December 2025

Paul Rodgers Says He “Dodged a Bullet” by Skipping Rock Hall Ceremony

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul Rodgers, iconic singer and frontman of Bad Company, decided not to participate in the band’s 2025 Rock…
05 December 2025

“He Deserved Better”: Fans Outrage as Birmingham Rejects Proposal To Rename Airport After Ozzy Osbourne

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Birmingham Airport will not be renamed in honor of Ozzy Osbourne, despite calls from fans and some public…
05 December 2025

The Sheepdogs Announce New Album: Keep Out Of The Storm

  • byMichael Thomas
Canadian roots-rock band The Sheepdogs are gearing up to release their eighth studio album, Keep Out Of The…
05 December 2025

Rod Stewart Brings His Iconic “One Last Time” Tour to Athens for the First Time

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart is bringing his legendary live show to Greece for the very first time — and fans…
05 December 2025

“After All Those Years, He Took My Hand and He Said Three Words I’ll Never Forget”: George Harrison’s Final Goodbye to Paul McCartney

  • byMichael Thomas
harrison
In a quiet Los Angeles hospital room, George Harrison lay frail but fully conscious. Time had taken its…
05 December 2025

“I Know Fucking Rock When I Hear It, These Are Not Rock Bands… just Sub‑Emo trash, So Fuck Off”: Lemmy Kilmister Slams Radiohead

  • byMichael Thomas
Lemmy
Lemmy Kilmister never struggled to express himself. By the late 2000s, he had watched rock music evolve into…
05 December 2025

How Little Richard Invented Rock and Roll and Changed Music Forever

  • byMichael Thomas
Little Richard’s story is one of raw genius, audacity, and transformation. Born Richard Wayne Penniman on December 5,…
04 December 2025

Listen to Guns N’ Roses’ Newly released Tracks “Nothin’” and “Atlas” !!!

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary rock band Guns N’ Roses have reignited excitement among fans with the release of two new tracks,…
04 December 2025

BBC Announces Hamburg Days, The Beatles’ Early Days to Life in Gritty New Biopic Series

  • byMichael Thomas
The Beatles
The BBC has officially green‑lit a six‑part drama series titled Hamburg Days, set to chronicle The Beatles’ formative…
04 December 2025

“A Cheap Fake, A Pile of Confusion, Not a Real Rebel – Just Kurt’s Money” in John Lydon’s Most Brutal Takedown on Courtney Love

  • byMichael Thomas
lydon
John Lydon has spent nearly five decades as one of rock’s most confrontational figures, and his opinions still…
04 December 2025

Marty Friedman opens up on Leaving Megadeth: “I Had Nothing Left to Give the Band … and They Had Nothing Left for Me”

  • byMichael Thomas
Marty Friedman has opened up about his decision to leave Megadeth, calling it a painful but necessary step.…
04 December 2025

Legendary Guitarist Phil Upchurch Dead at 84

  • byMichael Thomas
News has broken that longtime guitarist and session legend Phil Upchurch has died at the age of 84.…
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