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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.
14 May

“I Have Reached My Limit”: Tayler Holder Cancels 2026 Tour to Focus on His Mental Health

  • byMichael Thomas
taylor holder
Tayler Holder has canceled his 2026 tour dates, saying he needs to step back and focus on his…
14 May

“All-Time Great”: The musician Rod Stewart called the greatest lyricist in history

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart has long been known for a voice that can sell just about anything, but one songwriter…
14 May

“All Hell Broke Loose”: The Song That Convinced Sting The Police Could Never Work Together Again

  • byMichael Thomas
sting
Sting’s relationship with The Police had already been strained by the time the band tried to revisit one…
14 May

Jack Douglas Dies at 80 as Aerosmith, Cheap Trick and More Pay Tribute.

  • byMichael Thomas
Jack Douglas, the producer and engineer behind some of rock’s most important records, has died at the age…
14 May

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Supports Rescue Effort for 1,500 Beagles.

  • byMichael Thomas
Black Sabbath co-founder and bassist Geezer Butler spent Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin, lending his support…
14 May

Paul McCartney Says Influencer Culture Leaves Him Baffled: “I Just Don’t Really Get It”

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney has admitted that influencer culture leaves him puzzled, saying in a new podcast interview that he…
14 May

Jeff Ross Says a Paul McCartney Roast Was a “Fantasy” Idea — but McCartney Walked Away

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
Jeff Ross says Netflix once had Paul McCartney in its sights for a celebrity roast, but the Beatle…
14 May

On This Day in 1994, Soundgarden Released “Black Hole Sun.”

  • byMichael Thomas
chris cornell
Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” was released on May 13, 1994, as the third single from the band’s fourth…
14 May
CCountry

Hannah Harper Joins Dollywood’s 2026 Harvest Festival Lineup After American Idol Win

  • byMichael Thomas
Fresh off her American Idol victory, Hannah Harper is already lining up major fall appearances. One of the…
13 May

Keyla Richardson Finishes Third on Idol as Mom Claims She Was “Cheated” Out of Win

  • byMichael Thomas
kella
The American Idol Season 24 finale has sparked major debate online after fan-favorite contestant Keyla Richardson finished in…
13 May

On This Day in 1985, Brothers in Arms Was Released — 41 Years Later It Remains One of the Best-Selling Albums in Music History

  • byMichael Thomas
brothers in arms
Brothers in Arms at 40: How Dire Straits Released the Album That Changed Music History on May 13,…
13 May

“We Pushed Every Boundary”: Breaking Benjamin Release New Single “Something Wicked”

  • byMichael Thomas
breaking benjamin
Breaking Benjamin have officially entered a new era with the release of their heavy new single “Something Wicked,”…
13 May

Elton John Says Vision Loss Forced Him to Change His Songwriting Process

  • byMichael Thomas
elton john
Elton John says his recent vision loss has changed the way he makes music, forcing him to rethink…
13 May

“You Put That Little Ratbag in His Place”: Rod Stewart’s Off-Color Trump Remark Leaves King Charles Laughing It Off

  • byMichael Thomas
rod stewart
Rod Stewart turned a polished royal charity event into an unexpectedly sharp moment of controversy when he praised…
13 May

U2 Tease New Song “Street Of Dreams” In Music Video Footage From Mexico City

  • byMichael Thomas
u2
U2 have unveiled another tease from their next chapter, this time with footage from a music video shoot…
13 May

Pearl Jam Announce First Concert Since Matt Cameron’s Departure

  • byMichael Thomas
pearl jam
Pearl Jam have confirmed their first concert since drummer Matt Cameron left the band in July 2025. The…
13 May

Hear Deep Purple’s Explosive New Song “Arrogant Boy” From Upcoming Album SPLAT!

  • byMichael Thomas
Deep Purple have released “Arrogant Boy”, the first single from their newly announced album SPLAT!, which is due…
13 May

“A Farewell”: Roger Daltrey Says His New Solo Tour Could “Possibly” Be His Last

  • byMichael Thomas
roger daltrey
Roger Daltrey has announced a new run of U.S. solo dates for late summer 2026, and he is…
12 May

Eric Clapton cuts Madrid concert short after being struck by a vinyl record thrown from the crowd

  • byMichael Thomas
In a disappointing turn of events for music fans in Spain, legendary guitarist Eric Clapton ended his recent…
12 May

Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain Announces Deeply Personal New Memoir “Hello Boys and Girls!”

  • byMichael Thomas
Iron Maiden legend Nicko McBrain is officially telling his story. The longtime drummer has announced a brand-new autobiography…
12 May

Journey Add Dates for “Final Frontier” Farewell Tour Amid Growing Band Tension

  • byMichael Thomas
journey
Journey have announced a long farewell run for 2026, officially billed as the Final Frontier Tour. The band…
12 May

Mötley Crüe and Carrie Underwood’s American Idol Finale Performance leaves fans divided

  • byMichael Thomas
motley crue
Mötley Crüe’s appearance on the American Idol finale on May 11, 2026, quickly became one of the most…
12 May

Tool’s Adam Jones Says a Las Vegas Sphere Residency Is Still Very Possible

  • byMichael Thomas
adam jones
Tool guitarist Adam Jones says the band may still end up at the Las Vegas Sphere someday, even…
12 May

WATCH: Lee Ann Womack Joins Hannah Harper for Emotional “American Idol” Finale Duet

  • byMichael Thomas
The American Idol Season 24 finale delivered one of its biggest emotional moments when country star Lee Ann…
12 May

Meghan Patrick Cancels 2026 summer Tour Dates After Pregnancy Complications

  • byMichael Thomas
meghan patrick
Meghan Patrick is stepping away from the road for the rest of 2026 after revealing that her pregnancy…
12 May

Anthrax Announce First Album in a decade, New Song Arrives This Friday

  • byMichael Thomas
scott ian
Anthrax have officially lined up their long-awaited return. The band will release “It’s for the Kids” on Friday,…
12 May

Keith Richards Says The Rolling Stones Won’t Tour in 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
Keith Richards has put the brakes on speculation about a Rolling Stones tour this year. In a new…
11 May

Biff Byford Reveals Saxon’s 25th Album Rollout: Pre-Orders, Single & final release date

  • byMichael Thomas
Saxon frontman Biff Byford has confirmed that the band’s 25th studio album is set for release on Friday,…
11 May

“Left me in a Really Dark place”: Dave Grohl Says He Wanted to Disappear After Kurt Cobain’s Death

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Grohl has opened up about the emotional collapse he felt after Kurt Cobain’s death, revealing that there…
11 May

Metallica Makes Concert History at Athens Olympic Stadium as 2026 M72 Tour Begins

  • byMichael Thomas
james hetfield
Metallica opened the 2026 leg of their M72 World Tour in historic fashion on May 9, 2026, playing…
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