The mighty Kris Barras Band have officially fired the starting pistol on the hype train for their brand-new album Monsters We Made — and mun… this thing is shaping up to be an absolute beast. 🖤🔥
Fans scrolling through social media this week were greeted with a huge announcement from the band alongside a glorious look at the upcoming vinyl variants, signed editions, alternate artwork versions, and enough collector’s goodies to make your bank account start sweating harder than a pit at Download Festival. 😅🎸
Even better? The band revealed that anyone jumping in early on the pre-orders can grab special early bird pricing thanks to the legends over at Earache Records. Proper job, boys. 👏
VINYL NERDS… THIS ONE’S FOR YOU 💿🔥
Let’s be honest here — rock and metal fans are absolute suckers for sexy vinyl pressings, and Kris Barras Band know exactly what they’re doing.
The promo images show off some stunning coloured vinyl editions featuring fiery orange marble pressings, slick monochrome artwork variants, and enough visual swagger to make your record shelf look like the main stage at Bloodstock. 🤘😈
Signed copies are also up for grabs, meaning fans can get their mitts on exclusive editions before they disappear faster than festival beers in a Welsh heatwave. Which is VERY fast, butt. 🍺☀️
KRIS BARRAS BAND KEEP CLIMBING 🔥
Over the last few years, Kris Barras Band have absolutely exploded across the UK rock scene — blending bluesy grit, modern hard rock hooks, and massive arena-sized choruses into something that hits like a freight train with a Les Paul strapped to it.
From sweaty club gigs to huge festival stages, the band have become one of the most exciting names in British rock, and Monsters We Made already feels like it could be another massive step forward.
If the energy of this campaign is anything to go by, fans are in for:
- Huge riffs 🎸
- Monster choruses 🖤
- Emotional punches to the soul 😭
- Enough guitar tone to summon the rock gods themselves ⚡
THE RIFF REPORT VERDICT 📰🤘
We’ll say it right now — this album rollout already looks absolutely massive.
Exclusive editions? ✔️
Signed copies? ✔️
Filthy vinyl variants? ✔️
Kris Barras looking like they’re about to soundtrack the apocalypse? BIG ✔️🔥
The UK rock scene is thriving right now, and Kris Barras Band continue proving they belong right at the front of it.
If you’re planning on grabbing one of those limited editions… maybe don’t hang about too long, mun. These things are going to vanish quicker than a Greggs sausage roll at a motorway services after a gig. 😅🔥
PRE-ORDER MONSTERS WE MADE NOW 🎶
Fans can pre-order the album now via Earache Records
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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 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.
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