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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.
11 January

Yungblud Teases Future Collaboration With Eddie Vedder After All-Star Jam: “We Might Write Together”

  • byMichael Thomas
Following a breakthrough year of cross-generational rock elevation, Yungblud is hinting at yet another major musical alliance —…
11 January

Djo’s “End of Beginning” Surpasses 2 Billion Streams on Spotify — A Breakout Moment for Joe Keery’s Musical Alter-Ego

  • byMichael Thomas
 a striking milestone that underscores the crossing of acting fame and musical credibility, Djo’s “End of Beginning” has…
11 January

Yungblud Kicks Off His Australian IDOLS Tour With an Emotional Powerhouse Show in Sydney

  • byMichael Thomas
Yungblud officially kicked off the Australian leg of his IDOLS World Tour on Saturday, January 11, 2026, at…
11 January

The Song That Lied About Funk — and Made the Chili Peppers Icons” — The Real Story of “Under The Bridge”

  • byMichael Thomas
“Under The Bridge” stands as one of the most iconic songs in Red Hot Chili Peppers’ catalog —…
11 January

‘We’re Literally Bigger Than We’ve Ever Been’ — Chino Moreno Says Deftones Are Having Their Biggest Moment Yet

  • byMichael Thomas
Nearly three decades into their career, Deftones are experiencing something few bands ever achieve: a renewed wave of…
11 January

Dave Mustaine Says He Landed His Metallica Guitar Spot Just by “Warming Up”

  • byMichael Thomas
Long before Megadeth became one of thrash metal’s most fearsome forces, Dave Mustaine, then an up-and-coming guitarist in…
11 January

Deep Purple Icon Glenn Hughes Cancels Upcoming Shows Over Health Concerns

  • byMichael Thomas
Veteran rock singer and bassist Glenn Hughes has announced that he is canceling all planned 2026 tour dates…
09 January

Lynyrd Skynyrd Charts a Full 2026 Future With Tours, Book, Biopic — and More

  • byMichael Thomas
Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd are gearing up for an action-packed 2026 that goes well beyond the stage.…
09 January

Lita Ford Aims for May 2026 Release of Long-Awaited New Album: “The Whole Album Is a Theme”

  • byMichael Thomas
Lita Ford, the iconic ’80s rock guitarist and singer known for her blistering riffs and commanding stage presence,…
09 January

Tony Iommi: “The Godfather of Heavy Metal” — Volume One Documentary Is Now Streaming

  • byMichael Thomas
Gibson TV has released the first installment of its new limited documentary series Tony Iommi: The Godfather of…
09 January

Hear The Black Crowes Return With “Profane Prophecy” and “Pharmacy Chronicles”

  • byMichael Thomas
After a long wait, The Black Crowes are back with fresh music and big plans for 2026. The…
09 January

Shinedown Earns iHeartRadio Music Awards Nomination for Rock Artist of the Year

  • byMichael Thomas
Shinedown’s rise in rock music continues to gain traction — this time with a high-profile nod from mainstream…
09 January

Chris Stapleton’s 2026 All-American Road Show Expands With Mike Campbell & Stellar Lineup

  • byMichael Thomas
Country music star Chris Stapleton is taking his All-American Road Show even further in 2026, adding more than…
08 January

“I Don’t Know Where I’m Going From Here, But I Promise It Won’t Be Boring” — Remembering David Bowie on His Birthday

  • byMichael Thomas
David Bowie
Born January 10, 1947, in Brixton, London, David Bowie emerged from post-war Britain with a restless imagination and…
08 January

The time when ZZ Top Said No to Gillette’s Million-Dollar Beard Shave Offer

  • byMichael Thomas
zz top
Billy Gibbons has never lacked stories—but this one cuts right down to the whiskers. Long before ZZ Top’s…
08 January

Don Henley Calls This Modern Country Star the Closest Thing to “Authentic” Today

  • byMichael Thomas
henley
Don Henley — singer, songwriter, and co-founding member of Eagles — knows a thing or two about classic…
08 January

“Peter Had Nothing to Do With ‘Beth’”: Gene Simmons Sets the Record Straight on KISS’s Biggest Hit

  • byMichael Thomas
gene simmons
KISS’s gentle power ballad “Beth” remains one of the group’s most enduring and unlikely hits — but decades…
08 January

“People Don’t Realize I’m in Control of Everything”: Yungblud Shuts Down Claims the Industry Built Him

  • byMichael Thomas
Yungblud has never fit neatly into the music industry’s preferred boxes, and according to him, that discomfort has…
08 January

Peter Wolf Announces New 2026 Tour Dates, Bringing His Signature Rock and Soul to Stages Across the U.S.

  • byMichael Thomas
Veteran singer Peter Wolf has unveiled a fresh batch of tour dates for 2026, continuing a run of…
08 January

Led Zeppelin Teases Final Chapter With Reunion Tour Plans Through 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary British rock band Led Zeppelin is once again at the center of global attention — not because…
08 January

Vinnie Vincent Threatens to Shelve New Album Unless He Regains Full Control

  • byMichael Thomas
Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has sent shockwaves through the rock community by threatening to shelve his long-anticipated…
07 January

“A Mind Like No Other”: Remembering Neil Peart on the Anniversary of His Passing

  • byMichael Thomas
Neil Peart
Today marks the death anniversary of Neil Peart, the legendary drummer and primary lyricist of Rush, who passed…
07 January

Stitched Up Heart Announce New Album Medusa, Unleash Defiant Single “Glitch Bitch”

  • byMichael Thomas
Stitched Up Heart are officially stepping into their next chapter — and they’re doing it at full volume.…
07 January

Why Purple Rain Is Still One of the Most Important Albums Ever Made

  • byMichael Thomas
prince
When Purple Rain arrived in 1984, it wasn’t just another pop record — it was a cultural shockwave…
07 January

“This Guy’s Just Like Us”: Ted Nugent Reveals Why YUNGBLUD Gives Rock Music Hope

  • byMichael Thomas
ted nugent
Ted Nugent has never been known for subtlety, and when he speaks with conviction, he speaks in capital…
07 January

Falling In Reverse’s Ronnie Radke Files Restraining Order Against Brittany Furlan After Catfish Drama

  • byMichael Thomas
Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke has taken legal action against internet personality Brittany Furlan, filing for a…
07 January

Marilyn Manson Guitarist Tyler Bates Exits Touring Band

  • byMichael Thomas
Marilyn Manson’s long-time guitarist Tyler Bates has announced he is stepping away from touring with the band, sharing…
07 January

Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt Says “Progressive” Has Lost Its Meaning in Modern Rock and Metal

  • byMichael Thomas
Mikael Åkerfeldt, the vocalist and guitarist of Swedish progressive metal veterans Opeth, has drawn attention with a pointed…
06 January

Steve Harris Names the Iron Maiden Song He Wants to Bring Back for 2026 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Iron Maiden bassist and founding member Steve Harris has revealed which classic track he’d most like to see…
06 January

“No New Album”: Noah Sebastian Resets Expectations for Bad Omens’ Future

  • byMichael Thomas
For Bad Omens fans eagerly awaiting news of the band’s next studio album, a recent comment from frontman…
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