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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.
04 December 2025

Jack & Kelly Osbourne gibes emotional tribute to Ozzy on What Would’ve Been His 77th Birthday

  • byMichael Thomas
On December 3, 2025, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne paid tribute to their father Ozzy Osbourne on what…
04 December 2025

Scorpions Mark 60 Years: Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine Reflect on the Journey

  • byMichael Thomas
  This year, Scorpions celebrate an incredible milestone: six decades of rock, riffs, and global influence. Founding guitarist…
04 December 2025

Fans Fill Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Wall with Messages of Love on His 77th Birthday

  • byMichael Thomas
To mark the 77th birthday of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, a special tribute wall has been unveiled in…
04 December 2025

Why Aerosmith Replaced Joe Perry on Some Get Your Wings Tracks — What Really Happened

  • byMichael Thomas
The 1974 album Get Your Wings by Aerosmith is often lauded as the record where the band began…
04 December 2025

“The Sound of Stax”: Guitar Legend Steve Cropper Has Passed Away at 82

  • byMichael Thomas
Soul and R&B history lost one of its greatest guitarists today, as legendary sideman and songwriter Steve Cropper…
03 December 2025

Sabrina Carpenter Slams White House for Using Her Song in ICE Video: “Evil and Disgusting”

  • byMichael Thomas
Sabrina Carpenter has publicly condemned the White House for using her song “Juno” in a controversial social media…
03 December 2025

Peter Hook Celebrates 50 Years With Major Manchester Retrospective Gig

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary bassist Peter Hook is marking an impressive milestone — 50 years in music — with a retrospective…
03 December 2025

The B-52s Surprise Fans With 2026 Tour Dates and Las Vegas Return

  • byMichael Thomas
The B-52s will hit the road again in 2026, marking another lively chapter for one of America’s most…
03 December 2025

Mammoth Announces First-Ever 2026 North American Headlining Run

  • byMichael Thomas
Alternative rock band Mammoth have confirmed their first official headlining shows in North America for 2026 — a…
03 December 2025

Megadeth Shakes Up Fans With 2026 Tour and Unexpected Country Song Debut

  • byMichael Thomas
Thrash legends Megadeth have officially announced a major European tour for 2026 — and with it comes something…
03 December 2025

Phish Confirm 2026 Sphere Residency With Nine New Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
Phish have unveiled a fresh batch of 2026 concert dates, confirming their return to Las Vegas for another…
02 December 2025

Fans Erupt as Aerosmith and Yungblud Tease Possible Lainey Wilson Project

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock veterans Aerosmith and genre-blending rocker Yungblud have raised excitement by hinting at a potential collaboration with country…
02 December 2025

Why Paul Stanley Says This One KISS Album Was “Painful from Day One”

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul Stanley recently opened up about one of the most challenging periods in KISS’s career — calling a…
02 December 2025

Foo Fighters Set to Rock Australia — Countdown Hints at 2026 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Grohl
The Foo Fighters are teasing a return Down Under, with hints pointing to a brand-new Australian tour. On…
02 December 2025

“If You Don’t Enjoy It, Retire but Stop Bleeding on About How Miserable Your Life Is”: Noel Gallagher’s Brutal Take on Radiohead

  • byMichael Thomas
Noel gallagher
Noel Gallagher, former Oasis guitarist and chief songwriter, has once again stirred debate with his candid—and brutally honest—views…
02 December 2025

Ozzy Osbourne Merch Sparks Uproar After Alleged Roger Waters “Diss Shirt” Surfaces

  • byMichael Thomas
roger Waters
Fans and media stirred up after reports that Ozzy Osbourne’s official merchandise store listed a T-shirt apparently aimed…
02 December 2025

Aerosmith and Yungblud Score a Billboard Hit with “One More Time”

  • byMichael Thomas
Aerosmith’s unexpected reinvention just struck gold. Their recent collaboration with Yungblud, a high-voltage rocker who bridges punk and…
01 December 2025

“I Hate Pink Floyd, Rock Had Gone Stale and Pink Floyd Proved It” says John Lydon

  • byMichael Thomas
lydon
John Lydon’s long, strange relationship with Pink Floyd remains one of rock’s most revealing culture clashes. In the…
01 December 2025

‘He Was at One With His Instrument’: How Neil Young Says Hendrix Threw a Molotov on Rock Music

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
“Guitar, you can play it — or transcend it. Jimi showed me that. He was at one with…
01 December 2025

Radiohead Postpones Copenhagen Shows Amid Thom Yorke’s Severe Infection

  • byMichael Thomas
thom
Radiohead have been forced to postpone two of their upcoming Copenhagen shows after frontman Thom Yorke was struck…
01 December 2025

The Untold Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s Iconic “Stairway to Heaven” Solo

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy page
By January 1971, Jimmy Page had hit a wall. Led Zeppelin was holed up at Headley Grange, a…
01 December 2025

“Decades of Metal, Riffs, and Fans” — Judas Priest Announces Massive 2026 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Heavy metal titans Judas Priest have confirmed they’re hitting the road again in 2026 — and it’s shaping…
01 December 2025

Linkin Park Says ‘We’re Not Done Yet’ as the Band Reflects on an Emotional Comeback

  • byMichael Thomas
linkin park
Linkin Park has sparked a wave of renewed hope among fans after recent comments suggesting the band is…
01 December 2025

“We Miss You, Brother”: Limp Bizkit Honor Sam Rivers With a Moving Performance

  • byMichael Thomas
At a recent show, Limp Bizkit paused the music to honor former bassist Sam Rivers, delivering a moving…
30 November 2025

Nicko McBrain Admits He’s Torn About Retirement: “Not Promising Another Five Years”

  • byMichael Thomas
As 2025 winds down, longtime Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has admitted he’s caught between pride, exhaustion, and…
30 November 2025

“Neil Young Unveils Tonight’s the Night 50th Anniversary Expanded Edition — You Won’t Believe the Hidden Tracks!”

  • byMichael Thomas
Neil Young is marking the 50th anniversary of his landmark album Tonight’s the Night by releasing an expanded…
30 November 2025

Watch David Ellefson Join Massive Mexico City Choir of 1,000+ Musicians to Perform Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid”

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave ellf
In a powerful tribute to rock’s roots, veteran bassist David Ellefson recently took part in a massive musical…
30 November 2025

Nikki Sixx Blasts Aging Rockers: “You’re Not 25 Anymore — Stop Faking It”

  • byMichael Thomas
Nikki sixx
In a frank interview, Nikki Sixx didn’t hold back — criticising a subset of veteran rock musicians who,…
30 November 2025

Slash: “Bob Dylan Then Is Not the Same as Bob Dylan Now” — and He Cut My Solo Because It ‘Sounded Like Guns N’ Roses’

  • byMichael Thomas
slash's
Slash says one studio session with Bob Dylan is a career moment he still regrets. The Guns N’…
30 November 2025

“This Was Torture”: Post Malone’s Cowboys–Chiefs Halftime Show Sparks Fan Backlash Across Social Media

  • byMichael Thomas
Post Malone found himself at the center of an unexpected storm after his highly promoted halftime performance during…
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