The Riff Report dives into the pettiest, coldest and most unbelievable musical sackings in rock history! Rock music isn’t just guitars, glory, and groupies — it’s also full of nuclear-level bust-ups, ego clashes big enough to power a city, and band meetings that end with someone walking out with their gear in a Tesco bag. […]
What’s occurring, butt!? The Followill brothers have only gone and DONE IT — Kings of Leon just dropped the full schedule for their 2026 UK Tour, and fans are already screaming louder than a Saturday night in Swansea after six pints of Madri. TIDY! This run is being billed as their biggest UK tour in […]
Gary Numan has never been one to fake a feeling on stage — and this week, the electronic legend revealed the heartbreaking truth behind his recent emotional moment during his Birmingham show. The Telekon tour, already a fan-favourite nostalgia trip, has taken on a deeply personal new meaning: Numan is dedicating every performance to his […]
THE RIFF REPORT BLOG Grab your vintage Adidas jacket and dust off those Britpop dance-floor moves, butt — Pulp are heading back out for another huge outdoor show, and this time they’re taking over Wythenshawe Park in 2026. 🤘🔥 And fair play… the hype is already tidy. 🎤 Jarvis Cocker & co. are bringing the […]
What’s occurring, rockers? Strap in, tighten the studded belt, and grab a pint, because things are kicking off in Dan Byrne land – and he’s just dropped one hell of a tease. 👀🤘 Earlier today, the vocal powerhouse posted a story that’s got the entire rock community collectively clutching their chests like they’ve just heard […]
🔥The Riff Report Blog – where riffs roar louder than your neighbour’s dodgy fireworks C’mon butt… gather ‘round the unholy altar because Ghost have only gone and done a proper job! The Swedish occult-rock titans have bagged TWO platinum singles in the United States — and honestly, that’s tidy as hell. 🤘🔥 We’re talking about […]
What’s occurring, rockers? Strap in — this one’s a heavy one. Over the weekend at Birmingham’s O2 Academy, the legendary synth-rock pioneer Gary Numan suffered an emotional breakdown mid-set. Fans were confused at first… then deeply concerned… and now, after Numan bravely opened up, we know the painful truth behind it: His brother, John Webb, […]
⚠️ WARNING: THIS LINE-UP MAY CAUSE SPONTANEOUS HEADBANGING, LOSS OF VOICE, AND EXTREME METAL EUPHORIA What’s occurring, metal faithful? Gather round, pull up a bar stool, grab a pint of whatever’s cold, and brace your neck muscles — because Iron Maiden have gone and done something absolutely mental. They’ve just announced the supporting acts for […]
Diwrnod bendigedig for pop-punk chaos, mun! On 17 November 1998, The Offspring unleashed Americana, their fifth studio album and the record that confirmed once and for all that these Californian mischief-makers were more than just skate-punk troublemakers — they were mainstream-wrecking, chart-destroying, meme-before-memes-were-a-thing icons. 🎯🔥 Selling over 10 million copies worldwide, Americana was the moment […]
What’s occurring, butt? Grab a cuppa (or something stronger) because this one’s a mad mix of scary, surreal, and peak rockstar energy. Only in our world could a cancer scare turn into a moment worthy of a documentary voiceover. 🎸 The Day Jared Followill Got a Health Scare… With Kings of Leon Playing in the […]
What’s occurring, rockers? Strap in, grab a pint, and maybe keep a tissue handy because KISS just delivered one of the most surprisingly emotional moments of the entire KISS Kruise — and it all went down under the neon chaos of Las Vegas. 🎰🌆 During a special unplugged performance, the band paused the usual riff […]
Only in metal, mun… ONLY in metal could a frontman wake up one morning, sip his coffee, stare at the sky and go:“Yeah… our last gig? Stick it on the moon.” But that’s exactly the kind of glorious, unhinged chaos we expect from Dave Mustaine – commander of riffs, keeper of sneers, and the man […]
What’s occurring, prog fanatics!? The legends — the myth-weavers, the atmosphere architects, the emotion technicians — MARILLION have officially unveiled their 2026 World Tour, and it’s already sending shockwaves through prog nation. Tidy! After decades of rewriting the rules of rock, Steve Hogarth and the lads are gearing up for another sonic voyage packed with […]
🔥🤘Strap in, butt. This ain’t a list — it’s a neon-soaked pilgrimage through the dusty catacombs of 80s rock glory.Expect riffs. Expect chaos. Expect enough hairspray to ruin the ozone layer twice 🎸 1. ZODIAC MINDWARP & THE LOVE REACTION Genre: Sleaze Rock / Biker RockFor Fans Of: Motörhead, The Cult, biker bars with sticky […]
🤘Tune in, turn it up, and prepare for a heavy dose of nostalgia, butt! 🟢🔥🍻 If you thought Orange Goblin were going to quietly bow out after three decades of riff-worship, pint-raising and sludge-drenched mayhem… c’mon mun, you know these lads better than that. 😅 Tonight at 8pm UK / 9pm CET, all four members […]