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Michael Thomas

2095 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
06 March

Guns N’ Roses Announce Extended 2026 World Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
slash
The “Jungle” is getting bigger. Hard rock icons Guns N’ Roses have officially announced a massive extension to…
05 March

JAMES LOMENZO REFUSES TO RULE OUT NEW MEGADETH MUSIC

  • byMichael Thomas
The heavy metal community is still reeling from the January 23, 2026, release of the self-titled masterpiece, Megadeth.…
05 March

“Don’t Tell Me How to Live!” Draiman Fires Back at Jack White’s Latest Statement

  • byMichael Thomas
The rock and metal world is witnessing a clash of titans as David Draiman, the powerhouse vocalist of…
05 March

Bruce Johnston Announces Retirement from Beach Boys After 61 Years

  • byMichael Thomas
In a move that marks a seismic shift for one of rock’s most enduring legacies, Bruce Johnston has…
05 March

Ozzfest to Return in 2027 at Villa Park — Sharon Osbourne Says “We’re Gonna Do It”

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
A Legendary Metal Festival May Rise Again One of heavy metal’s most iconic festivals may soon return. The…
05 March

Twisted Sister Shake Up Their Reunion Tour Lineup With Ace Frehley’s Drummer

  • byMichael Thomas
A New Chapter for Twisted Sister’s Comeback Legendary heavy metal band Twisted Sister is moving forward with its…
05 March

Courtney Love and Melissa Auf der Maur Tease Hole Reunion Tour: Is the 90s Grunge Icon Returning?

  • byMichael Thomas
Fans of 90s alternative rock are on high alert following a series of cryptic social media posts from…
05 March

Bonnie Raitt Joins Bruce Hornsby for New Single ‘Ecstatic’, Reveals 2026 Indigo Park Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Music legends Bruce Hornsby and Bonnie Raitt have officially reignited their creative spark. On March 4, 2026, Hornsby…
05 March

“IT WORKED JUST FINE”: Billy Idol Says Smoking Crack Helped Him Quit Heroin

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock icon Billy Idol has opened up about one of the most shocking chapters of his life, revealing…
05 March

Metallica Sphere Ticket Prices Spark Fan Outrage as Some Seats Soar Past $3,000

  • byMichael Thomas
The announcement that Metallica will headline a residency at the cutting-edge Sphere was supposed to be a historic…
04 March

The Fragile Genius of Richard Manuel, Gone But Never Silent

  • byMichael Thomas
On this day, we remember Richard Manuel — a voice that never simply performed a song, but lived…
04 March

Evanescence Released Fallen 23 Years Ago — The Album That Redefined 2000s Rock

  • byMichael Thomas
amy lee
On March 4, 2003, Evanescence released their major-label debut Fallen, an album that would go on to reshape…
04 March

Sharon Osbourne Confirms Black Sabbath Classical Orchestral Tour for 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Black Sabbath
Plans are underway to transform the music of Black Sabbath into a sweeping classical concert experience, blending the…
04 March

Alter Bridge Announce Intimate Summer Shows as Part of Major 2026 Touring Plans

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock band Alter Bridge — featuring frontman Myles Kennedy, guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott…
04 March

“I Loathe Them”: The Two Songs David Bowie Regretted Writing

  • byMichael Thomas
david bowie
Even artists as visionary as David Bowie had moments they wished they could erase. Across a career defined…
04 March

TWISTED SISTER ANNOUNCES SEBASTIAN BACH AS REPLACEMENT FOR DEE SNIDER

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary glam-metal outfit Twisted Sister has announced that former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach will take over lead…
04 March

The Guess Who Announce First U.S. Tour in Over Two Decades for Summer 2026

  • byMichael Thomas
Classic rock icons The Guess Who, led by founding members Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, have announced an…
03 March

Ringo Starr’s New Album “Long Long Road” Set for April 2026 Release

  • byMichael Thomas
Ringo Starr
Legendary drummer and singer Ringo Starr has unveiled his upcoming studio album titled ** Long Long Road,** set…
03 March

Peter Gabriel Releases New ‘o\i’ Single “What Lies Ahead,”

  • byMichael Thomas
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel has released a new song titled “What Lies Ahead,” giving fans another glimpse of the music…
03 March

Len Garry, Early Quarrymen Member Linked to Beatles’ Origins, Dies at 84

  • byMichael Thomas
Len Garry, one of the original members of The Quarrymen — the skiffle/rock group that eventually evolved into…
03 March

“We’re absolutely gonna do it,”: Sharon Osbourne Confirms Ozzfest Will Return in 2027

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Sharon Osbourne has officially announced that Ozzfest — the iconic heavy metal and hard rock festival launched by…
03 March

Trent Reznor Hints Nine Inch Nails May Never Tour Again!

  • byMichael Thomas
After years away from the road, Nine Inch Nails returned to live performances in 2025 with the Peel…
03 March

Metallica Adds 6 More 2026 Las Vegas Sphere Shows Amid Massive Fan Demand

  • byMichael Thomas
metallica
Metallica has officially expanded its 2026 residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, adding six more shows after…
03 March

Sting to Perform at Rockford’s Hard Rock Live This October as Part of His 2026 North American Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
sting
Seventeen-time Grammy Award winner Sting will bring his STING 3.0 Tour to Hard Rock Live on Friday, October…
02 March

Michael Barnes Leaves Red After 20 Years — The Full Story

  • byMichael Thomas
Michael Barnes, the voice behind the American Christian rock band Red for two decades, has announced he is…
02 March

Eric Clapton Announces 2026 U.S. Tour — Full Dates and Details

  • byMichael Thomas
Eric Clapton
Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton has confirmed a new 2026 U.S. tour, marking one of his most extensive American…
02 March

Noel Gallagher Claims Oasis Reunion Tour Was “Better Than the ’90s”

  • byMichael Thomas
Noel gallagher
Noel Gallagher has stunned fans with a bold statement: he believes Oasis’ reunion tour surpassed the band’s legendary…
02 March

Dave Mustaine Says Metallica Tried to “Hold Him Back” during early career

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has reignited one of heavy metal’s longest–running rivalries by claiming that Metallica and others…
02 March

“Never Truly Connected With”: Rod Stewart’s Surprising Confession About Jeff Beck

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
Even the most successful musicians don’t always connect with everyone they play with — and Rod Stewart is…
01 March

Jonathan Cain Says NFL’s Bad Bunny Halftime Choice Was Driven by “Greed” and Latin Audience Grab

  • byMichael Thomas
Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain has stirred fresh controversy by publicly criticizing the NFL’s decision to recruit Bad Bunny…
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