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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.
07 June

The 1977 Foo Fighters Classic That Left Bob Dylan Green With Envy: : “Honestly, It Was Fucking Terrifying”

  • byMichael Thomas
Bob Dylan’s vast songwriting catalog has been a source of awe—and deep professional envy—for decades. Back in 1976,…
07 June

How Black Sabbath Almost Destroyed America’s Ultimate 1970s Rock Anthem

  • byMichael Thomas
Black Sabbath
On paper, the record collections of the 1970s had plenty of room for both, but the bands themselves…
07 June

‘Put Your F*ing Phones Down And Connect’: Madonna Wants Concertgoers To Stop Filming And Start Living In The Moment

  • byMichael Thomas
maddona
Madonna reignited one of the biggest debates in modern live music during her recent return to the stage,…
07 June

blink-182 Announce First 2027 Shows, Including Major Festival Headline Slot

  • byMichael Thomas
blink-182 have officially unveiled their first live dates of 2027, giving fans an early look at the band’s…
07 June

WATCH: Mastodon Honors Late Guitarist Brent Hinds with Emotional Live Debut of “Your Ghost Again” in Prague

  • byMichael Thomas
Atlanta progressive metal titans Mastodon reached a deeply emotional milestone during their June 3, 2026, concert in Prague.…
07 June

WATCH: Springsteen, Bon Jovi and Sheryl Crow Unite for Star-Studded ‘Songs That Shaped Us’ Concerts

  • byMichael Thomas
Bruce Springsteen helped turn Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us into a two-night celebration of American music…
07 June

“I Listen To SLIPKNOT To Go To Sleep”: F1 Actor Javier Bardem Opens Up About His Heavy Metal Obsession

  • byMichael Thomas
Javier Bardem is proving once again that he is not just a movie star with good taste in…
06 June

Amy Lee Talks on New Album ‘Sanctuary’: “I Fell In Love With Our Early Music Again”

  • byMichael Thomas
amy lee
In a detailed BuzzFeed interview, Amy Lee said Evanescence’s new album Sanctuary feels like a full-circle moment for…
06 June

The failing Billy Joel song completely saved by a religious boycott: “Nothing sells a record like a ban”

  • byMichael Thomas
Billy Joel
Billy Joel’s “Only the Good Die Young” is one of those songs that proved censorship can accidentally become…
06 June

Jeff Young Talks the Success of Kings of Thrash and Performing ‘So Far, So Good… So What!’ in Full

  • byMichael Thomas
Former Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young says Kings of Thrash has turned into a surprisingly wide-ranging and rewarding project.…
06 June

“The word goth is stupid. I hate that word”: Evanescence’s Amy Lee Explains Why She has strong feelings about being called ‘goth’

  • byMichael Thomas
amy lee
Amy Lee is pushing back on one of the labels that has followed Evanescence for years. In a…
06 June

HEAR: Stanley Simmons Release Trippy New Single “Cellophane”

  • byMichael Thomas
Stanley Simmons have released “Cellophane,” a psychedelic, ‘60s-leaning guitar-pop track that arrived as the duo’s fourth single on…
06 June

Havok Unveil New Track “Fifth Generation Warfare” and a Huge 2026 Tour Run

  • byMichael Thomas
Colorado thrash band Havok have signed with BLKIIBLK and released their first song for the label, “Fifth Generation…
06 June

‘It Never Really Worked Out’: Marty Friedman On Why He Stopped Trying To Copy His Favorite Guitarists

  • byMichael Thomas
Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman says his personal style came from failure as much as inspiration. In a…
06 June

Serj Tankian and Tom Morello Talk on New Single ‘Adjourn It’: ‘We Have to Learn How to Stand Up to Fascism in the Right Way’

  • byMichael Thomas
Tom Morello and System of a Down singer Serj Tankian have released a new collaborative single, “Adjourn It,”…
06 June

Killswitch Engage May Start New Music in Early 2027, Says Jesse Leach

  • byMichael Thomas
Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach says the band is already thinking ahead to its next batch of songs.…
06 June

Metallica Keep Making History With Record-Breaking M72 Shows

  • byMichael Thomas
Metallica have added yet another record to the ongoing European leg of their M72 world tour. On June…
06 June

SABATON Extend Their Massive ‘Legendary Tour’ With New 2027 Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
SABATON are keeping their biggest live campaign rolling into 2027. On June 5, 2026, the Swedish metal band…
05 June

WATCH: Limp Bizkit Share Sam Rivers Tribute Video

  • byMichael Thomas
Limp Bizkit has released the tribute video it created in memory of bassist Sam Rivers, who died on…
05 June

Deep Purple Share New Single “Diablo” and Announce July Release for Splat!

  • byMichael Thomas
Deep Purple have released “Diablo,” the second single from their upcoming studio album Splat!, due out on July…
05 June

Jack Osbourne On Ozzy Osbourne A.I. Avatar: ‘It’s About Making Sure He’s Remembered Forever’

  • byMichael Thomas
ozzy and jack
Jack Osbourne has responded to criticism over the newly announced Ozzy A.I. avatar, saying the project is far…
05 June

WATCH: Guns N’ Roses Perform “Think About You” Live for First Time Since 2006

  • byMichael Thomas
slash
Guns N’ Roses kicked off their 2026 European tour with a major setlist surprise in Gilwice, Poland, on…
05 June

Massive Attack Says They Were “Devastated” After Primavera Set Was Cancelled

  • byMichael Thomas
Massive Attack have spoken out after their Primavera Sound Barcelona 2026 headline set was cancelled because of severe…
05 June

PIXIES UNEARTH RARE SONGS FOR 40TH-ANNIVERSARY REISSUES

  • byMichael Thomas
Pixies are giving fans a major reason to revisit two of their most important albums. As part of…
05 June

Ginger Wildheart Says a Wildhearts Reunion Is “Never, Ever Gonna Happen”

  • byMichael Thomas
Ginger Wildheart has made his position on a Wildhearts reunion crystal clear: it is not happening. The frontman…
05 June

Morgan Wallen Fires Back With Sarcastic Response After Flipping Stage Piano

  • byMichael Thomas
morgan wallen
Morgan Wallen has responded after a stage moment in Denver went viral for all the wrong reasons. On…
05 June

“ Always Been a Hype Girl”: Miranda Lambert Shares How She Has Offered Moral Support to Ella Langley During Career Rise

  • byMichael Thomas
Miranda Lambert is opening up about the support she has been offering rising star Ella Langley as Langley’s…
05 June

Garth Brooks Reportedly Considering a Catalog Sale Worth Up to $2 Billion

  • byMichael Thomas
Garth Brooks is reportedly exploring a catalog sale that could become one of the biggest deals in music…
05 June

“Completely False”: Luke Bryan Hits Back at Trolls Who Say His New Song Sounds AI-Generated

  • byMichael Thomas
Luke Bryan is pushing back on claims that his new song “Fish Hunt Golf Drink” was created with…
05 June

Shania Twain Biopic Now in the Works at Sony with Singer Producing

  • byMichael Thomas
shania twain
Shania Twain is officially headed to the big screen. On June 3, 2026, reports confirmed that Sony Pictures…
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