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Michael Thomas

1998 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
17 February

Iron Maiden To Celebrate 50 Years With Massive EddFest Celebration This Summer

  • byMichael Thomas
Robert Dickinson
Iron Maiden, one of heavy metal’s most enduring and influential bands, has been officially announced as part of…
17 February

1971 Rock Classic Crowned ‘Greatest Classic Rock Song’ of All Time

  • byMichael Thomas
More than five decades after its release, a 1971 rock masterpiece has just been ranked the greatest classic…
17 February

Watch the Official Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Video Featuring Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan and Chad Smith From the 2026 Grammy Awards

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
An official tribute video honoring Ozzy Osbourne — featuring performances by Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan and Chad…
17 February

Are Korn Quietly Deep Into Their Next Record After Studio Tease Sparks Buzz?

  • byMichael Thomas
Hip-hop, nu-metal, rap-rock and shock-wave riffs — Korn have never been subtle about their creative process, but lately…
17 February

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Announce Ambitious 2026 Tour Featuring Yes Epics, Classics and More

  • byMichael Thomas
Prog-rock legend Jon Anderson, best known as the voice and co-founder of Yes, has revealed a new slate…
17 February

Behemoth Cancels India Concert After Receiving Credible Threats from Religious Groups

  • byMichael Thomas
Poland’s influential extreme metal band Behemoth has officially cancelled a scheduled concert in India following credible threats from…
17 February

“I Just Want the Money”: The Bob Dylan Cover He Despised Most

  • byMichael Thomas
Bob Dylan is one of the most covered songwriters in history. His songs have been interpreted by everyone…
17 February

Winger Said They Were Done Touring — So Why Are 2026 Dates on the Calendar?

  • byMichael Thomas
King winger
’80s hard-rock veterans Winger are rolling full steam into 2026 with a fresh slate of tour dates, bringing…
16 February

Megadeth Kicks Off Farewell Tour With Blistering Set List Spanning Four Decades

  • byMichael Thomas
Thrash metal legends Megadeth have launched their much-anticipated farewell tour, and fans got a monumental first taste of…
16 February

Twisted Sister Cancels 2026 Reunion Tour After Dee Snider Steps Away Over Health — Says He’s “Not Dying”

  • byMichael Thomas
In a surprising turn for fans of classic metal, Twisted Sister has canceled its planned 50th anniversary reunion…
16 February

“They Made Statements, Not Just Records” — Bono’s Pick for the Coolest Band

  • byMichael Thomas
bono
When Bono talks about music, people listen — he’s spent decades at the center of rock history as…
16 February

Dave Mustaine’s New Memoir In My Darkest Hour Will Recount His 2019 Cancer Battle and Life Behind the Music

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine is opening a new chapter with a deeply personal memoir — In My Darkest…
16 February

Rod Stewart on the Genre That First Made Him Fall in Love With Music

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
Long before Rod Stewart was filling arenas and topping charts around the world, there was one musical style…
16 February

Danny Carey Confirms TOOL Is Considering a 2027 Sphere Residency — Next Album Could Drop Alongside It

  • byMichael Thomas
Danny Carey
TOOL’s powerhouse drummer Danny Carey has confirmed that the band is seriously exploring a 2027 residency at the…
16 February

Nancy Wilson Wants One Final Heart Album — and a 2027 “Victory Lap” to Close the Circle

  • byMichael Thomas
nancy wilson
Nancy Wilson, the veteran guitarist and co-founder of Heart, has openly talked about what could be the band’s…
15 February

’80s Pop Icon Tiffany Announces 2026 “All This Time” Tour, Shares Plans on Instagram

  • byMichael Thomas
’80s pop star Tiffany, best known for her breakout hit I Think We’re Alone Now, has officially announced…
15 February

The Soul Album George Michael Once Called One of the Best Ever Made

  • byMichael Thomas
When George Michael spoke about the records that influenced him most, he didn’t stick only to pop or…
15 February

Sting Names a Rock Song He Believes Is One of the Greatest Ever Written

  • byMichael Thomas
sting
Legendary musician Sting — known for his work with The Police and a rich solo career — has…
15 February

Why My Chemical Romance Wiped Their Social Accounts Days Before a Big Tour Date

  • byMichael Thomas
In a move that has sent the internet into a frenzy, My Chemical Romance wiped all of the…
15 February

Three Days Grace’s One-X Goes Gold in the UK Nearly 20 Years Later

  • byMichael Thomas
Almost two decades after its release, One-X continues to prove that some records don’t just age — they…
15 February

“I Always Got Irritated”: The One Musician Slash Admits He Never Really Enjoyed Playing With

  • byMichael Thomas
slash
Even the most iconic guitarists have their creative clashes — and Slash is no exception. While his work…
15 February

The Beatles Song George Harrison Once Called the Most Beautiful He’d Ever Heard

  • byMichael Thomas
harrison
George Harrison — the quietly spiritual guitarist of The Beatles — may be best known for classics like…
14 February

Gene Simmons Stands by Controversial Rap Comments, Saying Hip-Hop “Does Not Belong” in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock veteran Gene Simmons has doubled down on remarks he made last week questioning the place of hip-hop…
13 February

Mark Knopfler Names the One Guitarist He Always Wanted to Play With

  • byMichael Thomas
Mark Knopfler
Legendary guitarist Mark Knopfler, best known as the leader and creative force behind Dire Straits, has revealed which…
13 February

“You Can’t Deny the Impact”— Chuck D Responds to Gene Simmons’ Comments on Hip-Hop and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

  • byMichael Thomas
gene simmons
Legendary hip-hop pioneer Chuck D has fired back at remarks made by Gene Simmons regarding the place of…
13 February

Foo Fighters Tease New Album With 11 Short Song Snippets — Fans Go Wild

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Grohl
The Foo Fighters have sparked intense excitement among fans after quietly releasing 11 short song snippets online, strongly…
13 February

Mike Shinoda’s Birthday Post Has Fans Asking One Big Question: Is Linkin Park Back in the Studio?

  • byMichael Thomas
Mile shinoda
A simple birthday post has turned into a full-scale fan investigation. A new Instagram Story shared for Mike…
13 February

Independent Forensic Team Challenges Official Ruling in Kurt Cobain’s 1994 Death

  • byMichael Thomas
kurt cobain
Nearly three decades after the death of Kurt Cobain, a new independent forensic review is questioning the long-standing…
13 February

“Let’s Make It Happen” — Backstreet Boys Pitch Themselves for 2027 Super Bowl

  • byMichael Thomas
After decades at the top of pop music, the Backstreet Boys have thrown their hat into the ring…
13 February

David Ellefson Says He Should Be Part of Megadeth’s Farewell Tour: “Any Reason That I’m Not There Now Is Unfounded, Untruthful and Unfair”

  • byMichael Thomas
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has responded publicly to questions about his absence from the band’s ongoing farewell…
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