Geordie pride met rock ‘n’ roll thunder at Wembley this weekend as AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson lent his legendary pipes to a rousing video package celebrating Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup triumph. 🎤⚫⚪
The short film, brimming with black-and-white passion and that trademark Brian growl, aired just before kick-off at Wembley, sending Toon Army fans into absolute overdrive. Imagine hearing “Back In Black”-level grit hyping your team before the final whistle’s even blown – proper goosebump city, mun. 🥶🔥
Johnson, a lifelong Newcastle supporter and stadium regular, delivered the words with the same fire he belts out classics like Thunderstruck. The video wasn’t just a nod to the club’s long-awaited silverware, but a rallying cry to fans who’ve stuck with the Magpies through the highs, lows, and more “will it ever happen?” seasons than they’d care to count.
For many Geordies, hearing their most famous rocker roar them on was the perfect fusion of football and heavy metal – tribal chants meeting thunderous riffs. And let’s be honest, if anyone can out-shout a Wembley crowd, it’s Brian “YESS MUN!” Johnson.
Newcastle United’s cup win has already been hailed as a historic moment for the club, but adding a slice of AC/DC-fuelled adrenaline to the build-up made it one for the ages. You could say it was less “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and more “For Those About To Score (We Salute You)”. 😉⚽🎸
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 special—from 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 he’s 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, he’s 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 he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll 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 music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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