Well butt, big news from the UK rock ’n’ roll underground – The Dust Coda have just announced their brand-new front man, signaling the start of a brand-spankin’ new chapter for the band. 🤘
After years of carving out their name with killer riffs, soulful vocals, and that bluesy hard rock swagger, the Coda are stepping into unknown territory. Their original frontman left fans gutted – but instead of slowing down, the band have hit the gas, finding a new voice to lead them into their next era.
While the name of the new frontman is still the hot talking point (and fans are already speculating wildly online – from local scene heroes to a few “surely not them?!” rumours 😅), one thing is certain: the Dust Coda aren’t about to fade quietly into the background. They’re fired up, retooled, and ready to make a racket. 🔥
🏴 As we say in Wales: C’mon butt! – this is shaping up to be proper tidy. Expect new tunes, fresh gigs, and maybe even a whole new edge to the Coda’s sound.
Keep your ears open and your pint glasses full, because The Dust Coda 2.0 are on the march. 🍺🎸
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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