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🎧 Kate Bush Said Yes: How Utah Saints Landed One of Music’s Rarest Sample ClearancesThere are moments in music history when talent, […]

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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:17:35 +0100

Black Label Society BLOODSTOCK Signing Rules Confirmed — Only 75 Fans Will Get In 🤘🔥Anyone hoping to meet Black Label Society […]

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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:05:14 +0100

🎸 Scan Computers x BattleRigs Unleash a One-Off BLOODSTOCK Gaming PC — And You Could Win It! 🤘🖥️🔥BLOODSTOCK […]

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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:59:54 +0100

🎸 WIN Big While Supporting a Brilliant Cause! Heavy Metal Truants Launch Epic BLOODSTOCK Charity Raffle 🤘🎟️If you thought the Heavy Metal Truants (HMT) had already pulled out all the stops for BLOODSTOCK Open Air’s 25th Anniversary, think again. Alongside their legendary charity cycle ride and the pedal-powered challenge in the arena, they’ve also launched an absolutely monster raffle packed with prizes that every rock and metal fan would love to get their hands on. Better still? You don’t even need to be at BLOODSTOCK to enter. Every ticket sold helps support the incredible work carried out by the Heavy Metal Truants’ partner charities, meaning every entry is helping make a genuine difference while giving you the chance to walk away with some seriously unbelievable loot. 🤘 What’s Up for Grabs? The prize list is enough to make any metalhead start clearing shelf space at home. Here’s what could be yours: 🔊 2 x Marshall Willen Cream Bluetooth Speakers 👕 A Signed Dixxon T-Shirt 💀 Killers Eddie Diorama 🎸 A Dave Murray 50th Anniversary Fender Guitar signed by Iron Maiden 🎟️ The legendary Wristbands of Destiny – 2 VIP Weekend Tickets to BLOODSTOCK every year for the next TEN YEARS! Yes… you read that correctly. Ten years of VIP BLOODSTOCK. That alone is enough to make every festival fan start reaching for their wallet. 🎸 See the Iron Maiden Guitar in Person One of the biggest talking points of this year’s raffle is undoubtedly the incredible Dave Murray 50th Anniversary Fender Guitar, personally signed by Iron Maiden. If you’re heading to Catton Park this weekend, you can check it out up close in the RAM Gallery, where it’s on display throughout the festival. It’s a proper centrepiece and one lucky fan will eventually be taking it home. 🎟️ Ticket Prices The more tickets you buy, the better the value—and the greater your chances of winning. Prices are: 🎫 1 Ticket – £5 🎫 5 Tickets – £20 🎫 10 Tickets – £35 🎫 25 Tickets – £65 🎫 50 Tickets – £100 Every ticket purchased goes towards supporting the fantastic charitable work carried out by Heavy Metal Truants. 💻 How to Enter Entering couldn’t be easier. Online You can buy raffle tickets online through the official HMT at BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR! GiveWheel fundraiser. The raffle is open from Wednesday 5 August until Sunday 9 August, meaning fans watching from home can still join in and support the cause. At BLOODSTOCK If you’re already enjoying the festival, simply head over to the Heavy Metal Truants Tent in the arena where one of the friendly HMT volunteers will sort you out with tickets. 🏆 When Is the Draw? The winning tickets will be drawn live at 7:00pm on Sunday 9 August. If you’re at BLOODSTOCK, you can collect your prize directly from the HMT Tent. If you’ve entered online or you’re no longer on-site, don’t worry—the organisers will contact winners via text or email before arranging delivery the following week. ❤️ Rocking for a Reason Heavy Metal Truants have become one of the most respected charitable organisations in the UK rock and metal community, raising millions of pounds for children’s charities over the years while proving that the metal family always comes together for a great cause. Whether you’re dreaming of owning a signed Iron Maiden guitar, blasting music through new Marshall speakers, or securing a decade of VIP access to BLOODSTOCK, every ticket helps support charities that genuinely change lives. That’s what makes this raffle feel even more special. 🤘 The Riff Report Says… Let’s be honest… ten years of VIP BLOODSTOCK is the sort of prize most of us only dream about. Throw in a signed Iron Maiden guitar, exclusive collectibles and Marshall speakers, and this is easily one of the best festival charity raffles we’ve seen in years. If you’re heading to Catton Park this weekend—or even if you’re following the action from your sofa—it’s well worth grabbing a few tickets. You might walk away with the prize of a lifetime, and even if you don’t, you’ll be helping Heavy Metal Truants continue their incredible fundraising work. That’s a win-win in our book. 🤘 Good luck, and if you bag those Wristbands of Destiny… we’ll see you in the VIP area for the n […]

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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:56:25 +0100

🚴⚡ BLOODSTOCK 25th Anniversary Gets a Charity Power-Up With Heavy Metal Truants’ “Ed To Ed” Challenge 🤘🔥BLOO […]

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Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:46:11 +0100

KAY IRIS ANNOUNCE BRAND-NEW SINGLE ‘GOLDRUSH’ 🤠🔥 📸 Press Photo Credit: Lee London Hastings-based country, Americana and rock outfit Kay Iris are preparing to strike musical gold with their br […]

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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0100

🌑 TONY IOMMI RETURNS FROM THE DARK WITH FIRST SOLO ALBUM IN 21 YEARS 🤘The Godfather of Heavy Metal is back — and he’s bro […]

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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:55:31 +0100

🎸 Planet Rockstock 2026 Is Bringing a Rock ‘n’ Roll Party to South Wales – And We Are Absolutely Here For It! 🤘🔥 As […]

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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:39:45 +0100

🚨 Jared Leto Accused of Criminal Sexual Misconduct in Disturbing BBC DocumentaryA new BBC investigation has brought a series of […]

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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:17:20 +0100

💧 MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE WATER BOTTLE LISTED FOR £30,000 — HAVE WE FINALLY REACHED PEAK MEMORABILIA? 🤯🖤Just when you […]

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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:53:35 +0100

💗 Pink Saturday Returns to Bloodstock 2026 – Stand Together for Kindness 💗At its heart, Bloodstock Open Air has always been […]

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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:21:26 +0100

🎸 Jackson Browne Returns to the Stage Following Family Tragedy – Legendary Songwriter Announces Emotional Live ComebackFor the first […]

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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:54:20 +0100

🤘 ROCKFIT AT FESTIVALS – HEADBANG YOUR WAY TO FITNESS BEFORE THE FIRST RIFF! 💪🎸There’s a certain routine every f […]

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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:43:58 +0100

🎃 BLACK LAKES ARE BRINGING A HALLOWEEN HAUNTING TO THE PATRIOT! 👻🤘South Wales, prepare yourselves. The lights are […]

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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:35:49 +0100

🎸 ARE THE BEATLES TEASING SOMETHING HUGE? MYSTERY COUNTDOWN SENDS FANS INTO OVERDRIVESomething is brewing in The Beatles’ camp — and […]

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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:35:02 +0100

🐙🔥 KING KRAKEN ARE COMING TO BRIDGEND — AND TICKETS ARE ALREADY FLYING!Fresh from unleashing absolute carnage at Steelhouse […]

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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:29:35 +0100

🤘 Winter’s End 2027 Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Bywater Call, The Answer, LN, Beaux Gris Gris and More! Winter’s End is turning ten — […]

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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:17:17 +0100

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🏕️ The Riff Report Review: Family Camp – Steelhouse Festival 2026 🤘Wher […]

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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:11:19 +0100

🔞🏕️ The Riff Report Review: Adult Only Camp – Steelhouse Festival 2026 🤘Peace, Quiet… Well, Festival Q […]

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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:03:27 +0100

🚐🏕️ The Riff Report Review: Steelhouse Festival 2026 – Campervan & Caravan Camp 🤘One Extra Night of Rock, […]

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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:53:15 +0100

🤗 The Incredible Access Team & the Famous Cwtsh CabinIf there’s one group of people who deserve a standing ovation, it’s the Ste […]

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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:42:06 +0100

🎸 The Riff Report Reviews the Steelhouse Festival 2026 VIP Experience 🤘🏔️Acoustic Sets, Posh Loos, […]

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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:28:41 +0100

🎟️🔥 Steelhouse Festival Smashes Record as First 1,000 SHXVI Souvenir Tickets Sell Out! 🏔️🤘YESSSSSIIRRREEEEEE! Steelhouse Festival fans have done it again, mun — and this time they’ve done it quicker than ever before. The first 1,000 SHXVI souvenir tickets have officially sold out, marking the fastest sell-out for the limited-edition tickets in Steelhouse history. That’s right. One thousand tickets. Gone. Vanished. Snapped up faster than a cold pint on a boiling festival afternoon. 🍺🔥 The mountain faithful clearly aren’t hanging about when it comes to securing their place at one of Wales’ most beloved rock festivals. 🏔️ The Steelhouse Family Strikes Again There’s something special about Steelhouse. Maybe it’s the mountain-top setting. Maybe it’s the riffs echoing across the Welsh valleys. Maybe it’s the glorious combination of leather jackets, questionable weather and people trying to keep their tents attached to the ground. Whatever it is, the Steelhouse crowd has once again shown exactly why this festival has one of the most loyal communities in British rock. The first batch of souvenir tickets didn’t just sell out — they disappeared in record-breaking time. That means 1,000 rock fans have already guaranteed themselves another weekend of loud guitars, huge choruses, mountain air and absolute Welsh festival chaos. Proper job, butt. 🤘 🎟️ Missed the Souvenir Tickets? Fear Not! Didn’t manage to grab one of the first 1,000 souvenir tickets? Don’t panic. Don’t throw your phone across the room. And definitely don’t start sobbing into your Steelhouse hoodie just yet. There are still plenty of ways to secure your place at SHXVI. Steelhouse has once again confirmed Gigantic Tickets as its exclusive ticketing partner, with a range of ticket options currently available. These include: Stage 1 weekend tickets VIP upgrades Campervan passes Camping tickets Tickets for children aged 4–14 Weekend arena tickets Payment plan options The payment plans allow festival-goers to spread the cost, making it easier to get the weekend booked without having to sacrifice the entire Greggs budget in one go. 💳 Get In Before Prices Rise The key message here is simple: Don’t hang about. Stage 1 weekend tickets are currently available, but once those are gone, weekend ticket prices will increase. Steelhouse has already shown how quickly fans are moving, with the souvenir ticket allocation selling out at record speed. So if you’re planning to head back up the mountain, now might be the time to stop saying, “I’ll sort it later,” and actually sort it. Because “later” has a habit of becoming “sold out”, followed closely by “why didn’t I buy one when I had the chance?” We’ve all been there. 🔥 The Road Back to the Mountain Begins For Steelhouse fans, the festival isn’t simply another date on the calendar. It’s a reunion. It’s a weekend spent surrounded by mates, music, mud, beer, brilliant bands and some of the finest views you’ll ever see from a festival site. It’s the thrill of climbing back up that mountain, setting up camp and hearing the first riffs ring out across the valley. And judging by the speed of these ticket sales, plenty of people are already desperate to do it all again. The first 1,000 souvenir ticket holders are officially locked in. For everyone else, Stage 1 tickets, upgrades, camping options and payment plans are available now through Gigantic Tickets. The countdown has begun. The mountain is calling. And SHXVI is already shaping up to be another absolute belter. Let’s go, mun! 🤘🏔️🔥 Proudly Welsh. Proudly L […]

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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:58:47 +0100

🎸🔥 Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons Announce The Phil Forever Tour – A Powerful Celebration of a Welsh Rock Legend 🖤🤘Some tours exist to promote a new album. Others carry something far bigger than record sales, streaming numbers or another night beneath the stage lights. Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons are returning to the road for The Phil Forever Tour, a deeply personal run of concerts celebrating the life, music and enduring legacy of the late Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell. Following the heartbreaking loss of their father, Todd, Tyla and Dane Campbell are moving forward with strength, heart and purpose, ensuring the mighty rock ’n’ roll flame Phil ignited continues burning at full blast. This will not simply be another heavy rock tour. It will be a celebration of a father, musician, bandmate and genuine Welsh rock legend — delivered through roaring amplifiers, thunderous drums and the sort of uncompromising riffs Phil spent his life firing into packed venues around the world. 🚨 The Phil Forever Tour Dates The currently announced tour dates include: Sunday 1 November 2026 – Oslo, London Monday 2 November 2026 – European tour date Wednesday 4 November 2026 – Paunchy Cats, Lichtenfels, Germany Thursday 5 November 2026 – European tour date Further European shows running until Thursday 12 November 2026 Sunday 15 November 2026 – Lost Horizon, Bristol The London show takes place at Oslo on Sunday 1 November, with doors opening at 6pm. Tickets are listed from a £27 face value, with booking fees applying. The tour then finishes its currently announced run at Lost Horizon in Bristol on Sunday 15 November, with doors opening at 6pm. Bristol tickets carry a £25 face value, plus applicable fees, and the event is restricted to those aged 18 and over. 🖤 The Fire Still Burns Following Phil’s passing, returning to the stage could never have been an easy decision for the Campbell family. However, the band are not allowing the music to disappear quietly. Instead, they are turning their grief into something loud, honest and meaningful — continuing the journey they began alongside their father while giving fans across the UK and Europe an opportunity to celebrate his extraordinary life. Every show on The Phil Forever Tour promises to carry enormous emotional weight. There will undoubtedly be tears, but there will also be laughter, stories, raised horns and enough glorious rock ’n’ roll noise to rattle the walls. Because this tour is not about quietly saying goodbye. It is about celebrating Phil Campbell exactly as he deserves to be celebrated: Loudly. Proudly. And with the amplifiers turned up until the venue landlord starts sweating. ⚡ A Legacy Built on Unforgettable Riffs Phil Campbell joined Motörhead in 1984 and remained with the band until its final chapter following the death of Lemmy Kilmister in 2015. During more than three decades with the group, he became an essential part of Motörhead’s unmistakable sound and appeared across 16 studio albums. His guitar work helped drive countless fan favourites, while his relaxed stage presence, razor-sharp humour and down-to-earth personality made him one of the most respected figures in heavy music. After Motörhead ended, Phil continued doing what he loved by forming Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons alongside his sons Todd, Dane and Tyla. What began as a family-powered project quickly grew into a formidable heavy rock band in its own right, releasing hard-hitting records and performing on festival stages and inside venues across the world. The remaining members now perform as Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons, keeping the family bond and the music at the heart of everything they do. 🎤 A Living Tribute, Not a Museum Piece The Phil Forever Tour will not be some dusty nostalgia exercise where everyone stands around looking miserable beneath a single spotlight. This is the Campbell family we are talking about, mun. Fans should expect a show carrying the attitude, power and authenticity that Phil demanded throughout his career: honest, hard-hitting and completely uncompromising rock ’n’ roll. The band are not simply preserving his legacy. They are carrying it forward. Every riff played on this tour will tell part of Phil’s story, but the concerts will also represent the beginning of a brave new chapter for the musicians he loved, encouraged and performed alongside. That makes these dates far more than tribute concerts. They are proof that the music remains alive. 🏴 One of Wales’ Greatest Rock Heroes For Welsh rock fans, Phil Campbell was not merely a famous guitarist from Motörhead. He was one of our own. Born in Pontypridd, Phil went from South Wales to the largest rock and metal stages on the planet, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Lemmy while helping create music that remains loved by generations of fans. Despite decades of international touring and global success, Phil never lost the unmistakable humour, warmth and attitude of his Welsh roots. He proved that a guitarist from Pontypridd could conquer the world without forgetting where he came from. That legacy continues every time a young Welsh musician picks up a guitar, turns the amplifier towards eleven and dreams of escaping the rehearsal room. Proper job, Phil. 🖤 🔥 More Than Another Night at a Gig Anyone attending The Phil Forever Tour should expect an atmosphere unlike an ordinary concert. These rooms will be filled with people carrying their own memories of Phil, Motörhead and the Bastard Sons. Some will have watched him perform dozens of times. Others may never have had the opportunity to see him live but discovered his music through records handed down by parents, siblings or mates. For one night, those memories will come together through music. The crowd will become part of the tribute, with every cheer, every raised glass and every shouted lyric helping keep Phil’s spirit alive. There may be no better demonstration of the strength of the rock community than fans and family standing together during an evening such as this. 🎟️ Tickets Are on Sale Tickets for the announced dates are available through the band, venues and participating ticket agents. Demand could be strong, particularly for the intimate UK performances in London and Bristol, so fans hoping to attend should not leave it until the night before and then start frantically refreshing resale websites while shouting at the Wi-Fi. Get yourselves organised, butt. Grab the tickets. Arrange the lift. Locate the battle jacket. Then prepare to celebrate one of Wales’ true rock ’n’ roll giants. 🤘 The Riff Report Verdict The Phil Forever Tour is far more than a collection of live dates. It is a family standing together. It is a band moving forward while honouring the man who started everything. It is a community gathering beneath the same roof to celebrate the riffs, memories and enormous personality of Phil Campbell. Most importantly, it ensures his musical flame does not quietly fade into history. It keeps burning through his sons, his songs and every fan who continues cranking Motörhead until the neighbours start banging on the wall. Phil forever. Motörhead forever. Rock ’n’ roll forever. 🖤🎸🔥 Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Zero […]

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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:29:32 +0100

👻🎸 The Amber Lens – Spectral Machines Review | The Riff Report 🤘⚡The South Wales rock scene has gained an […]

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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:41:45 +0100

⚡ JUDAS PRIEST LAUNCH THE FAITHKEEPERS TOUR – THE METAL GODS ARE BACK! 🤘🔥Heavy metal royalty have officially returned […]

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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:31:49 +0100

⚔️ Sabaton’s Pär Sundström Says Bands Don’t Need to Stay ‘Fresh’ to Conquer Heavy Metal 🤘🔥In a music industry […]

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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:21:38 +0100

🤘🔥 Stonedead Festival 2026 Merch Has Landed — And It’s Absolute Wallet-Destroying Rock ’N’ Roll Glory! 🛒🎸Rig […]

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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:11:44 +0100

💩🤘 Devilskin Gig in New Zealand Derailed by a Seriously Grim Mosh-Pit IncidentJust when you think you have heard every […]

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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:51:44 +0100

🏴‍☠️ Alestorm Set Sail for a Massive UK & Ireland Tour in 2027 with Battle Beast and Nekrogoblikon! 🍻🤘Raise the anchor, grab your inflatable duck, and prepare to spill a pint or two—because Alestorm are bringing their legendary pirate party back to UK and Irish shores in January 2027, and they’ve assembled one seriously explosive crew for the voyage. Joining the Scottish masters of pirate metal are Finnish power metal titans Battle Beast and the wonderfully chaotic goblin-loving metalheads Nekrogoblikon, making this one of the most exciting heavy metal tours already announced for 2027. ⚓ Cardiff Gets the Party Started! Good news for Welsh rock fans—the tour kicks off in Cardiff on 14 January 2027 at The Great Hall, meaning Wales will be the very first stop on this mammoth adventure. Expect singalongs, inflatable props, ridiculous costumes, oceans of beer, and enough pirate-themed madness to make Captain Jack Sparrow question his career choices. If you’ve ever been to an Alestorm show, you’ll know this isn’t just a gig… It’s an all-out party. 🍺 Three Incredible Bands – One Epic Night 🏴‍☠️ Alestorm Known for anthems including Drink, Keelhauled, Mexico, Fucked With an Anchor and Pirate Metal Drinking Crew, Alestorm have built a reputation as one of the most entertaining live bands on the planet. Expect giant inflatable ducks, pirate hats, crowd surfing, gallons of beer, and thousands of fans screaming every lyric. ⚔️ Battle Beast Finnish heavy metal powerhouse Battle Beast continue to prove why they’re one of Europe’s finest live acts. Featuring powerhouse vocalist Noora Louhimo, the band deliver soaring vocals, huge choruses and arena-sized riffs that perfectly complement Alestorm’s chaotic energy. 👹 Nekrogoblikon If you’ve never experienced Nekrogoblikon before… You’re in for something wonderfully weird. Mixing melodic death metal with humour, infectious hooks and their iconic goblin mascot, they’re guaranteed to get the crowd bouncing from the very first song. 📅 UK & Ireland Tour Dates 14 January – Cardiff – The Great Hall 15 January – Birmingham – O₂ Academy 16 January – Bristol – O₂ Academy 17 January – Bournemouth – O₂ Academy 19 January – Newcastle – O₂ City Hall 20 January – Leeds – O₂ Academy 21 January – Manchester – O₂ Ritz 22 January – Norwich – The LCR 23 January – Dundee – LiveHouse 24 January – Glasgow – O₂ Academy 25 January – Belfast – Ulster Hall 27 January – Dublin – 3Olympia 28 January – Nottingham – Rock City 29 January – Oxford – O₂ Academy 30 January – London – O₂ Forum Kentish Town 🎸 The Riff Report Verdict 🤘 This tour has all the ingredients for one of 2027’s biggest metal parties. Alestorm always deliver unforgettable live shows packed with humour and audience participation, while Battle Beast bring world-class power metal and Nekrogoblikon add a healthy dose of glorious madness. Starting the tour in Cardiff makes this even more exciting for Welsh fans, who’ll be first to witness the chaos before the pirate crew sail across the UK and Ireland. So dust off the pirate hats, polish the tankards, warm up those vocal cords and prepare to shout “YO HO HO!” until you lose your voice. This is one tour you won’t want to miss. 🤘 Will you be boarding the Alestorm ship in Cardiff or catching them elsewhere on the tour? Let us know over on The Riff Report —and we’ll see you down the front, pint in hand, ready for absolute pirate metal chaos! […]

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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:37:10 +0100

🔥 Half the Early Bird Tickets Are Already Gone! Steelhouse Festival 2027 Is Selling Fast 🤘🏔️If you were […]

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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0100

🎟️ Steelhouse Festival 2027 Early Bird Tickets Are On Sale Now! 🤘🏔️The dust has barely settled on […]

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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:23:00 +0100

🎸 And That’s a Wrap! The Riff Report Heads Home from Steelhouse Festival 2026 🏔️🔥After three unforgettable […]

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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0100

🏕️ Leave Only Footprints: Help Keep Steelhouse Festival and Hafod-y-Dafal Farm Looking Amazing 🤘🐑 As another unforgettable weekend of riffs, rock ‘n’ roll and mountain memories comes to a close, there’s just one final favour we’d love to ask eve […]

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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:18:48 +0100

🤘🏔️ Steelhouse Festival 2026 Review – Fifteen Years of Rocking the Mountain in Spectacular Style 🔥By The […]

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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:40:26 +0100

🤖🔥 Avenged Sevenfold Unleash Surprise EP ‘Statica’ — And It’s Their Wildest Sonic Experiment YetJust when you think you’ve got A […]

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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0100

💄🔥 Steel Panther Close Steelhouse Festival 2026 with Glam, Gags and Glorious Rock ‘n’ Roll Chaos 🤘🏔️Sunday – Main Stage – 9:30pm Every great festival deserves a spectacular finale. Steelhouse Festival 2026 didn’t just get one… It got Steel Panther. As darkness fell across the Brecon Beacons for the final time, thousands of exhausted but exhilarated rock fans packed every inch of the Main Stage arena, ready to squeeze every last drop out of an unforgettable weekend. The lights went down. The crowd roared. Then Steel Panther exploded onto the stage in a blaze of outrageous humour, blistering guitar solos, soaring vocals and enough hairspray to single-handedly destroy the ozone layer. This wasn’t just a headline set. It was a full-blown rock ‘n’ roll party. 🎤 Michael Starr Was the Ultimate Frontman From the moment Michael Starr grabbed the microphone, the Steelhouse crowd was completely under his spell. His vocals were absolutely phenomenal. Whether hitting impossibly high notes or delivering huge arena-sized choruses, he sounded every bit as incredible as the band’s studio recordings. But Michael is far more than just an exceptional singer. He’s one of the funniest frontmen in rock. The banter between songs had the entire mountain laughing, with his quick wit, outrageous jokes and constant interaction making every person feel like part of the show. Every joke landed. Every chorus landed even harder. 🎸 Satchel Was Simply Unbelievable If there was one musician who stole the show, it was guitarist Satchel. His playing was absolutely jaw-dropping. Lightning-fast solos. Ridiculous technical ability. Huge riffs. And enough guitar hero moments to make every aspiring guitarist in the audience question their life choices. Yet despite his phenomenal talent, Satchel never lost sight of entertaining the crowd. He balanced breathtaking musicianship with comedy and charisma throughout the entire performance. He made the impossible look effortless. 🥁 World-Class Musicianship Behind the Madness It’s easy to focus on Steel Panther’s comedy, but beneath the outrageous humour is a band of phenomenal musicians. The rhythm section was absolutely rock solid. The bass thundered through every anthem while the drums drove the set with relentless power and precision. Every song sounded huge. Every harmony was pitch-perfect. Every riff landed with crushing force. The jokes may grab the headlines, but the musicianship deserves just as much praise. 🤘 The Crowd Went Absolutely Wild Steel Panther had barely finished their opening songs before the front of the arena descended into glorious festival chaos. Circle pits erupted. Crowd surfers flew across the barrier one after another. Thousands of fans bounced in unison, singing every lyric back at the band with huge smiles plastered across their faces. Pints were raised. Horns filled the air. Friends laughed together. The atmosphere perfectly summed up everything Steelhouse Festival is about. Great music. Great people. Great memories. 🎶 Every Anthem Was a Giant Singalong Steel Panther’s catalogue is packed with songs that have become modern glam-metal classics. Every familiar riff was met with deafening cheers, but tracks like “Death to All But Metal”, “Community Property” and “Party All Day (Fuck All Night)” transformed the Welsh mountain into one giant karaoke session. Thousands of voices echoed around the Brecon Beacons. The audience didn’t simply watch. They became part of the performance. It was glorious. 🌄 The Perfect End to an Incredible Weekend As lights flashed across the mountain and the final sunset gave way to darkness, Steel Panther delivered the perfect soundtrack to the closing moments of Steelhouse Festival 2026. The combination of spectacular musicianship, outrageous comedy and timeless hard rock created one final magical memory before everyone packed their tents and headed home. There could hardly have been a more fitting way to end the weekend. 🔥 More Than Comedy—An Outstanding Rock Band Anyone who dismisses Steel Panther as simply a comedy act clearly hasn’t seen them live. Behind every outrageous lyric and every hilarious joke is a band capable of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the finest rock musicians in the world. Their songs are brilliantly written. Their performances are flawless. Their ability to entertain is second to none. Steelhouse witnessed all of that on Sunday night. 🎪 A Headline Performance to Remember As the final notes rang out and the band took one last bow, the applause was deafening. Fans embraced. Voices were hoarse. Smiles stretched from the barrier to the campsite. Steel Panther hadn’t simply headlined Steelhouse Festival. They had brought the curtain down in spectacular fashion. It was loud. It was hilarious. It was everything a festival finale should be. 🍻 The Riff Report Verdict Steel Panther delivered the ultimate closing party for Steelhouse Festival 2026. Michael Starr was sensational, Satchel’s guitar playing bordered on the supernatural, the entire band sounded phenomenal and the Steelhouse crowd responded with circle pits, crowd surfers and one enormous celebration of rock ‘n’ roll. Outrageously funny. Musically flawless. Completely unforgettable. Exactly how you close a festival. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10/10) 🔥 The Riff Report Highlights 🎤 Michael Starr’s incredible vocals and hilarious stage banter 🎸 Satchel’s astonishing guitar masterclass 🥁 Outstanding musicianship across the entire band 🤘 Circle pits, crowd surfers and nonstop audience participation 🎶 Huge singalongs to Steel Panther’s biggest anthems 🏔️ The perfect headline performance to close Steelhouse Festival 2026 🤘 The Riff Report Says… “Steel Panther didn’t just headline Steelhouse—they detonated it with riffs, laughs and unforgettable rock ‘n’ roll madness. Circle pits spun, crowd surfers flew, Satchel melted faces with his guitar and Michael Starr had the entire mountain crying with laughter between songs. It was outrageous, brilliantly over-the-top and the perfect ending to an incredible weekend on the mountain. Steelhouse 2026… take a bow. Proper legendary, mun […]

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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:50:59 +0100

🤘🏕️ RANDOM STEELHOUSE HIGHLIGHT: COMING BACK FROM THE ARENA TO FIND LN CAMPED NEXT TO US!Steelhouse Festival has a […]

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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0100

👽🎸 Alien Ant Farm Bring Pure Nostalgia and Non-Stop Energy to Steelhouse Festival 2026 🔥🏔️Sund […]

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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0100

🎸 Tyketto – VIP Acoustic Stage Review 🤘Sunday – 7:15pm to 7:45pm | VIP Acoustic Stage | Steelhouse Festival 2026 As the s […]

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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0100

🐵🔥 Ugly Kid Joe Turn Steelhouse Festival 2026 into One Giant Rock ‘N’ Roll Party 🤘🏔️Sunday – M […]

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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0100

🎸 Dan Byrne – VIP Acoustic Stage Review 🤘Sunday – 5:40pm to 6:10pm | VIP Acoustic Stage | Steelhouse Festival 2026 As t […]

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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0100

🖤🎸 Florence Black Deliver an Emotional Secret Set in Tribute to Phill at Steelhouse Festival 2026 🤘🏔️ Sunday – Main Stage – 2:15pm Steelhouse Festival has always been about far more than bands, beer and enormous riffs rolling across a Welsh mountain. It is about family. It is about community. It is about the people who help turn a field on Hafod-y-Dafal Farm into one of the most special rock festivals in the country. On Sunday afternoon at 2:15pm, Steelhouse Festival 2026 delivered one of the most emotional, powerful and downright chaotic moments of the entire weekend as the mystery surrounding the festival’s secret set was finally revealed. The band stepping onto the Main Stage were none other than Welsh rock heroes Florence Black. But this was not simply a surprise appearance. This was a special performance dedicated to the memory of Phill. What followed was a set packed with emotion, huge riffs, roaring singalongs, crowd surfers and circle pits. There were tears. There were smiles. There were horns held high in the air. And there was enough beautiful rock ’n’ roll chaos to shake the entire mountain. 🖤 A Tribute from the Heart As Florence Black walked onto the stage, excitement erupted across the arena. The secret was finally out. Yet beneath the cheers, there was a real sense of emotion surrounding the occasion. When the band explained that the performance was dedicated to Phill, the Steelhouse crowd responded with heartfelt applause. Glasses were raised. Friends put their arms around one another. Thousands of people stood together in remembrance. For a few moments, the atmosphere felt incredibly personal. Then Florence Black plugged in, turned everything up and honoured Phill in the most fitting way possible. With thunderous live music. 🎤 Tristan Thomas Was Absolutely Outstanding At the centre of the performance was Tristan Thomas, who delivered a vocal performance full of power, grit and genuine emotion. His voice sounded enormous across the mountain. Every chorus carried weight. Every scream cut through the air. Every quieter moment felt heartfelt and sincere. Tristan managed to balance the emotion of the tribute with the explosive energy expected from a Florence Black performance. He spoke to the audience with warmth and respect, but once the songs kicked in, he transformed into an absolute force of nature. His connection with the Steelhouse crowd was immediate. The audience sang back. The front rows surged forward. And by the time the set reached full speed, the entire arena was completely locked in. 🎸 Massive Welsh Riffs Across the Mountain Florence Black have built their reputation on delivering enormous modern rock songs, and this secret set showed exactly why they remain one of the most exciting bands to emerge from Wales. The guitars were crushing. The riffs were thick, heavy and built for festival stages. Every song hit with enough force to rattle the pints at the back of the arena. The band blended modern hard rock power with classic influences, creating a sound that felt both fresh and instantly familiar. The heavier sections encouraged heads to bang, while the huge choruses gave thousands of fans the chance to sing together. It was loud. It was passionate. It was proudly Welsh. Proper job, mun. 🥁 A Band Playing for Something Bigger Every member of Florence Black appeared completely invested in the moment. This did not feel like just another slot on another festival bill. It felt personal. The rhythm section drove the performance with immense power, holding everything together while the guitars and vocals soared above the crowd. The drums hit like thunder rolling over the mountains. The bass added serious weight beneath every riff. Nothing felt rushed or thrown together. The band played with focus, passion and the sense that this performance genuinely mattered. That sincerity travelled straight from the stage into the audience. 🤘 Circle Pits Erupt Across Steelhouse Despite the emotional nature of the tribute, the Steelhouse crowd did not spend the entire set standing quietly. Far from it. As Florence Black cranked up the intensity, circle pits exploded into life in front of the Main Stage. Fans began running, spinning and throwing themselves into the music as the pit grew bigger and louder. It was pure festival chaos. The kind of chaos that only happens when a band and audience completely connect. People were smiling. Friends were pulling each other back to their feet. The energy kept building with every riff. The circle pits were not a distraction from the tribute. They became part of it. A celebration of life, friendship and the power of music to bring people together. 🌊 Crowd Surfers Everywhere Then came the crowd surfers. One after another, fans were lifted above the audience and carried towards the barrier on a sea of hands. Some sailed across the crowd with arms stretched wide. Others arrived at the front laughing like they had just survived the world’s loudest rollercoaster. Security were kept incredibly busy as the surfers kept coming. At points, it seemed like there were bodies flying everywhere. The combination of crowd surfers, circle pits, huge riffs and emotional singalongs created one of the most unforgettable atmospheres of Steelhouse Festival 2026. It was emotional. It was wild. It was exactly what live rock music should feel like. 🏔️ The Steelhouse Family Stood Together Perhaps the most powerful part of the performance was the sense of unity across the festival. Steelhouse has always felt different from larger, more corporate events. It feels like a family gathering. Admittedly, it is a family gathering with guitar solos, muddy boots, questionable shirts and enough beer to sink a tour bus. But it is still a family. During Florence Black’s performance, that community spirit was everywhere. Fans sang together. Glasses were raised. Friends hugged. Circle pits spun. Crowd surfers flew. Every part of the audience contributed to a tribute that was respectful, heartfelt and full of life. For the duration of the set, the entire mountain seemed united in memory of Phill. 🔥 Emotion and Chaos in Perfect Balance It would have been easy for a tribute performance to become overly sombre. Florence Black found the perfect balance. They gave the moment the respect it deserved while also creating a celebration worthy of Steelhouse. There were emotional speeches and heartfelt applause. There were also crushing riffs and bodies flying over the barrier. That combination made the performance feel real. Grief and remembrance are not always quiet. Sometimes the best tribute is to turn the amplifiers up, gather your friends together and make enough noise to reach the heavens. Florence Black did exactly that. 🎪 A Secret Set Nobody Will Forget The identity of the secret band had been one of the biggest talking points around Steelhouse Festival. Fans had spent the weekend guessing who might appear. When Florence Black were finally revealed, the reaction was enormous. Yet the meaning behind the performance turned the secret set into something much bigger than a surprise booking. It became one of the defining moments of the festival. A celebration of Phill. A showcase for Welsh rock. And a reminder of why the Steelhouse community is so special. Long after the tents have been packed away and the festival wristbands have faded, those who witnessed this performance will remember the feeling of standing together on the mountain. 🍻 The Riff Report Verdict Florence Black’s secret set was one of the most emotional and explosive performances of Steelhouse Festival 2026. The band honoured Phill with dignity, passion and enough huge riffs to shake the mountain. Tristan Thomas delivered an outstanding vocal performance, the entire band played from the heart and the crowd responded with an unforgettable display of unity. There were tears. There were raised glasses. There were circle pits. There were crowd surfers flying towards the barrier. It was not simply a concert. It was a celebration of life, music and the Steelhouse family. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸 10/10 🔥 The Riff Report Highlights 🖤 A heartfelt and emotional tribute to Phill 🎤 An outstanding vocal performance from Tristan Thomas 🎸 Massive riffs from one of Wales’ finest rock bands 🔄 Circle pits erupting in front of the Main Stage 🌊 Crowd surfers sailing across the Steelhouse audience 🤘 An incredible display of community, friendship and respect 🏔️ One of the defining moments of Steelhouse Festival 2026 🤘 The Riff Report Says… “Florence Black’s secret set became something far bigger than a surprise appearance. It was an emotional tribute to Phill, a celebration of Welsh rock and a reminder that the Steelhouse crowd will always stand together. With circle pits spinning, crowd surfers flying and thousands of voices filling the mountain, this was loud, heartfelt and completely unforgettable. Rest easy, Phill. The mountain roared for yo […]

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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:11:55 +0100

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