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Michael Thomas

1997 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
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…
27 February

Ozzy Osbourne to Be Honoured With BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne is set to receive one of the UK music industry’s highest honours: the…
27 February

Watch: Gene Simmons Brings KISS Anthems to Life on ‘Rock Legends Cruise XIII’

  • byMichael Thomas
gene simmons
Gene Simmons reminded fans why he’s one of rock’s most iconic frontmen during his recent set on the…
27 February

Iron Maiden Announce Touring Break — 2026 Shows Will Be Their Last Until at Least 2028

  • byMichael Thomas
Robert Dickinson
Iron Maiden have revealed that their 50th anniversary Run For Your Lives world tour will wrap up in…
27 February

The Untold Johnny Cash: A Life More Complicated Than the Legend

  • byMichael Thomas
When you think of Johnny Cash, you probably picture The Man in Black — a towering figure in…
26 February

Tommy Aldridge Opens Up on Being Left Out of Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary rock drummer Tommy Aldridge has addressed a question that’s puzzled heavy metal fans since Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell…
26 February

The Only Who Song Written Together By Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey

  • byMichael Thomas
For a band as legendary as The Who, it might come as a surprise that Pete Townshend and…
26 February

Iron Maiden Turns Their 2026 UK Show Into a Full-On Festival — Former Members Included!

  • byMichael Thomas
Robert Dickinson
Iron Maiden are marking five decades of metal dominance in a spectacular way in 2026 — by transforming…
26 February

Josh Freese Fires Back After Foo Fighters Exit Says “Dave Grohl Era Is Overrated”

  • byMichael Thomas
was one of the more surprising chapters in recent rock history: seasoned session drummer Josh Freese — known…
26 February

Alex Van Halen Reveals Why Sammy Hagar Isn’t Mentioned in His Memoir: “We Did Our Best Work With Dave”

  • byMichael Thomas
Alex Van Halen
When Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen sat down to write Brothers — his much-anticipated memoir about life,…
26 February

The Eagles Announce “The Long Goodbye, Act III” Stadium Tour with Nashville Stop

  • byMichael Thomas
henley
The iconic rock band The Eagles are continuing what’s become one of the most talked-about farewell runs in…
26 February

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Nominees Revealed: Full List

  • byMichael Thomas
phil collins
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has officially unveiled its Class of 2026 nominees, announcing a 17-artist…
25 February

Metallica Finally Announce 8-Date Las Vegas Sphere Residency

  • byMichael Thomas
Metallica have officially announced one of the most ambitious live music events of 2026: an eight‑show residency at…
25 February

David Gilmour’s Legendary “Black Strat” Heads Back To Auction

  • byMichael Thomas
One of rock’s most legendary instruments — the Black Strat once owned and played by David Gilmour —…
25 February

Eric Clapton Says This Band Was the True Pioneer of Heavy Metal — and It’s Not Black Sabbath

  • byMichael Thomas
Eric Clapton
The story of heavy metal’s beginnings is usually told one way: doom-laden riffs, occult imagery, and a dark…
25 February

Tom Morello to Join Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band on 2026 Land of Hope & Dreams Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
In a move that’s already electrifying fans, Tom Morello — the legendary guitarist best known for his work…
25 February

3 Doors Down Score Multiple No. 1s on Billboard Following Brad Arnold’s Death

  • byMichael Thomas
When Brad Arnold, the lead singer and co-founder of 3 Doors Down, died on February 7, 2026, at…
24 February

John Mellencamp Blasts the Grammys: ‘It Means F—ing Nothing’

  • byMichael Thomas
John Mellencamp made it plain and simple: the Grammys don’t mean a thing to him. In a recent…
24 February

“I Need to Be Home”: Why Tobias Forge is Finally Walking Away From Ghost

  • byMichael Thomas
Ghost’s spell-binding run of shows is about to reach its end, and with it comes a surprising turn…
24 February

Sharon Reveals Why the Prince of Darkness Chose the Stage Over a Terminal Warning

  • byMichael Thomas
Two weeks before he walked onstage for the final time, doctors gave Ozzy Osbourne a warning no one…
24 February

The Iconic Tom Petty Song the Band Thought was a “Total Mess”

  • byMichael Thomas
Tom Petty
Tom Petty wrote some of the most instantly recognizable rock songs of the past 50 years — tracks…
24 February

LOUDER THAN LIFE 2026 JUST BROKE THE INTERNET! The Craziest Lineup Ever?

  • byMichael Thomas
Louder Than Life has officially unveiled its 2026 lineup, and it marks the largest edition in the festival’s…
24 February

How The Beatles’ Ed Sullivan Appearance Sparked a Musical Revolution

  • byMichael Thomas
The Beatles
On February 9, 1964, something extraordinary happened on American television. Four mop-topped young men from Liverpool took the…
23 February

Rush Bring Keyboardist Loren Gold On Board for Fifty Something Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary Canadian rock band Rush have confirmed the addition of a keyboard player for their highly anticipated Fifty…
23 February

Bruce Springsteen’s Announces 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams Tour: Dates, Tickets & Prices

  • byMichael Thomas
bruce
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen is heading back to American arenas this spring with his E Street Band for…
23 February

ZZ Top To Headline Hollywood Bowl With Cheap Trick This Year

  • byMichael Thomas
Classic rock legends ZZ Top have just announced a high-profile stop on their 2026 touring schedule, taking the…
23 February

Rush Reveal Massive 2027 Tour — UK, Europe & South America Dates Added to “Fifty Something” Run

  • byMichael Thomas
Prog-rock legends Rush have just expanded their hugely anticipated Fifty Something Tour, announcing 2027 dates across South America,…
23 February

Sex Pistols Announce 50th Anniversary “Anarchy In The UK” Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Punk rock royalty Sex Pistols are returning to the road for a very special celebration — marking 50…
23 February

“It Still Hurts to Talk About”: The most “tragic” hit of Glenn Hughes’ career

  • byMichael Thomas
glenn huges
Some moments in a rock legend’s life change everything — and for Glenn Hughes, one of the hardest…
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