Alright butt, gather round the campfire on The Mountain because weβve got tidy news thatβs hotter than a Steelhouse curry in the rain. Dan Byrne β the man with a voice big enough to part clouds over Ebbw Vale β is officially striding back onto The Mountain next July, and heβs bringing one hell of a present with him. ππ₯
πΆ THE SOLO ERA BEGINS β βTHIS IS WHERE THE SHOW BEGINSβ
Frontiers Records dropped the announcement today and, bachβ¦ the debut album is locked in for 22 May 2026. And sweet baby Lemmy, itβs already shaping up to be massive.
Big tunes. Bigger pipes. A proper UK rock talent doing it his way. Tidy!
Weβve had a cheeky listen (donβt ask how π), and trust us:
This record SLAPS like a gust of Brecon Beacons wind to the face.
πΏ VINYL NERDS, ARM YOUR WALLETS
Frontiers have opened the pre-orders and the variants are lush. That includes:
- Standard vinyl editions
- Juicy bundles
- Instant downloads of the new singles βSaviourβ and βDeath of Meβ (dropped straight into your inbox faster than a fan legging it for shelter on The Mountain during a downpour)
But WAIT. HOLD ONTO YOUR BUCKET HAT. π§’β‘
πΎ THE STEELHOUSE EXCLUSIVE: COKE BOTTLE TWIST CLEAR VINYL
Yes mun, you read that right.
A VERY limited edition STEELHOUSE LP edition β pressed on 180g Coke Bottle Twist Clear Vinyl, sitting in a lush gatefold thatβll look so good on your shelf youβll weep tears of molten merch joy.
Only in Wales, mun⦠we get the prettiest vinyl.
Bundles? Aye, theyβre in the comments (in real lifeβ¦ but pretend theyβre here). π§΅π
π§ THE NEW SINGLE βSAVIOURβ HAS DROPPED β AND ITβS A WHOPPER
Danβs unleashed βSaviourβ today and GOOD LORD above, this thing comes in swinging like itβs trying to headline Stage 1 already.
Huge chorus. Massive vocals. The kind of track you belt out while rolling down a Welsh hillside after one too many festival ciders. ππ€ͺ
β€οΈ STEELHOUSE BELIEVE. AND SO DO WE.
Steelhouse have thrown their full weight behind Danβs rise β and fair play, theyβve backed a genuine monster talent.
Heβs one of those rare artists with:
- Stadium-level pipes π€
- Real songwriter chops βοΈ
- The charm of a lad whoβd help you hammer tent pegs at 2am in a gale ποΈπ¨
Theyβre proud of him. Weβre proud of him. Wales is proud of him.
Proper job, Dan. Proper job. π΄π₯
β‘ THE SHOW BEGINS NOW, BUTT
Get your pre-orders locked.
Spin βSaviourβ on repeat.
Prepare for that Steelhouse-exclusive vinyl to sell out quicker than Sunday chips at the burger van.
Because next July?
The Mountain is gonna roar for Dan Byrne.
And weβll be front row, cider in hand, yelling βYESS MUN!β like our lives depend on it. π»π€π€
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene specialβfrom legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether heβs battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, heβs always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When heβs not writing or interviewing artists, youβll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than musicβtheyβre about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Thatβs exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. π€
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