Itโs May, the sun might show up, and Cardiffโs Fuel Rock Club is ready to unleash another month of unholy riffs, sweat, and sonic destruction on Womanby Street. โ๏ธ๐ค
From punk parties and metal mayhem to drag shows and tribute nights, Fuelโs May calendar is packed tighter than a mosh pit on payday. Hereโs the full breakdown ๐
๐๏ธ THE FULL MONTH AT A GLANCE
๐ค Thu 1 May โ Punk for the People (Fundraiser Night)
Local legends unite for charity! Expect fast riffs, cheap beer, and loads of heart. Pay what you can on the door. ๐ฅ
๐ฅ Fri 2 May โ Scarlet Rebels + Zac and the New Men + State of Mind
South Walesโ loudest exports tearing up the Fuel stage once again! ยฃ10 adv / ยฃ12 OTD. Tidy! ๐ด
๐ Sat 3 May โ Metal 2 The Masses: Heat 2 (Bloodstock Qualifier)
Round two of the brutal battle. Whoโll survive to fight another day? ยฃ5 adv. ๐ค
๐ธ Fri 9 May โ Mother Vulture + These Wicked Rivers + Revival Black
Groovy, bluesy, face-melting rock โ three of the UKโs most electric live bands under one roof. ยฃ12 adv. โก
๐ Sat 10 May โ Hell Haus: Glitter, Gags & Guitar Solos (Cabaret Night)
Drag, burlesque, and big riffs. Where else would you get this combo? 18+, ยฃ10 adv. ๐
โ ๏ธ Fri 16 May โ Blasfeme + Foul Body Autopsy + Godking
Black metal and blast beats so intense youโll leave with singed eyebrows. ยฃ6.66 adv (of course). ๐ฅ
๐ถ Sat 17 May โ Open Mic Night (Free Entry)
Your chance to take the Fuel stage โ or just heckle your mates (kindly). Free entry. Bring your guitar, butt. ๐ค
๐บ Fri 23 May โ Tailgunner + Hรคxan + Chez Kane
British heavy metal meets Welsh power vocals โ this oneโs massive. ยฃ10 adv. ๐
๐ง Sat 24 May โ Electric Barbarella x Killing Moon (Alt Club Night)
Emo, goth, post-punk, pop-punk and chaos till 3am. ยฃ3 adv / ยฃ5 OTD. ๐ฆ
๐ค Fri 30 May โ Crow Black Chicken + The Wild Lies + South Coast
Irish blues rock swagger and dirty southern groove. ยฃ8 adv. ๐ธ
๐ฅ Sat 31 May โ End of May Mayhem ft. Akuma + Ominous Moon + Nothing Minor
A local heavy showcase to close out the month in proper style. Mosh โtil you drop. ยฃ6 adv. ๐
๐ค WHY MAY AT FUEL IS PURE MADNESS
๐ฅ Non-stop variety: Metal, punk, drag, and blues-rock all in one month.
๐ธ Affordable chaos: ยฃ3โยฃ12 tickets, and plenty of free entry nights.
๐ด Local heroes & touring titans: From Scarlet Rebels to Tailgunner โ Cardiffโs getting spoiled again.
๐ Cabaret carnage: Only Fuel could follow a black metal night with drag queens and burlesque.
๐ง RIFF REPORT SURVIVAL TIPS
๐ฅ Get there early: The M2TM nights will sell out โ especially the semi-finals.
๐ป Pace your pints: Youโll need stamina for those double-header weekends.
๐ฌ Support the open mic crew: Todayโs nervous newbie might be tomorrowโs headliner.
๐ฆ Club night caution: Electric Barbarella always goes feral after midnight. Bring comfy shoes.
๐ด WOMANBY STREET FOREVER
Fuel Rock Club isnโt just a venue โ itโs the lifeblood of Cardiffโs scene. Every beer, every breakdown, every shoutalong adds to the legend.
So whether youโre here to mosh, dance, strut or scream โ Mayโs the month to make some noise, mun!
See you in the pit, pint in hand and grin on your face. ๐บ๐ค
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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 specialโfrom 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 heโs 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, heโs 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 heโs not writing or interviewing artists, youโll 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 musicโtheyโre about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Thatโs exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. ๐ค
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