Welsh rock fans, grab a brew (or a breakfast pint, no judgement) because this is proper tidy news 🤘
Scarlet Rebels have officially signed with Rock People Management (RPM) — and honestly, this one feels like the stars aligning over a very loud rehearsal room.
The band dropped the announcement with pure heart-on-sleeve energy, confirming they’ve joined forces with the lovely folk at RPM to become part of their already stacked roster. After sitting down with Terri and Josie, it quickly became clear this wasn’t just another business handshake — it was a natural fit. Same vision, same enthusiasm, same hunger to push things forward.
And let’s be clear… this isn’t just a “nice announcement” post. This is a statement move.
🎸 NEW MANAGEMENT, NEW MOMENTUM
Scarlet Rebels have been grinding for years — grafting on the road, building a loyal following, and earning every inch of respect the hard way. Bringing RPM into the fold now feels like the band saying:
Right then… let’s level this up.
With RPM’s experience, ideas, and genuine excitement about the band’s future, this partnership is all about fresh insight and sharper direction, without losing the soul that’s made Scarlet Rebels such a force in the first place.
No ego. No nonsense. Just good people backing good music. We love to see it.
🎶 NEW MUSIC IS COMING (AND WE ARE READY)
Here’s the bit that really gets the pulse racing 💥
Scarlet Rebels are currently working on their next record, with new music due later this year. New management + new album energy is a dangerous combo — the good kind. The “turn it up, knock the walls down, book the tour” kind.
You can almost hear it already:
- Bigger choruses
- Heavier riffs
- Lyrics built for shouting back at the stage with your arm round a stranger
Absolute scenes incoming.
🚀 2026 IS OFFICIALLY GO
The band said it themselves — 2026 is go — and we’re backing that all the way. With RPM in their corner and new material on the horizon, Scarlet Rebels are lining themselves up for a massive next chapter.
More music.
More gigs.
More Welsh rock doing Welsh rock things.
From the valleys to the venues, this feels like the start of something special — and The Riff Report will be watching, listening, and probably yelling about it very loudly 🤘🔥
Fair play, Rebels.
C’mon butt.
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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