What’s occurring? Buckle up, butt, because Buckcherry and Hanoi Rocks legend Michael Monroe have announced a co-headline UK tour for early 2026 – and it’s gonna be louder than a jet engine at Cardiff Airport. 🤘
The pair of rock ‘n’ roll rebels will tear through 10 UK cities across February and March 2026, bringing enough sleaze, swagger, and singalong chaos to shake your nan’s teacups off the shelf. Expect Josh Todd and co. ripping through Buckcherry anthems like Lit Up and Crazy Bitch, while Monroe struts, howls and sax-blasts his way through glam-punk gold. 🎤🥁🎷
Here’s what we know so far:
- Tour: Buckcherry & Michael Monroe – UK Co-Headline Tour 2026
- Dates: February–March 2026 (10 shows total)
- Vibes: Denim, leather, eyeliner, and riffs dirtier than the kebab shop floor at 3am.
- Energy: Expect MONROE to climb anything bolted down, and Buckcherry to set the party mode to maximum chaos.
This isn’t just a gig, mun – it’s a proper job night out for anyone who craves that old-school rock ‘n’ roll thrill. 🏴🍻
👀 Full dates and ticket info are expected to drop soon – keep your eyes glued, because these shows are gonna fly faster than a seagull nicking your chips in Barry.
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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