It’s Grammy season again, butt — and the metal world’s buzzing like a wall of Marshalls at full tilt. The nominations for Best Metal Performance are finally out, and this year’s lineup actually slaps harder than expected. Let’s break it down, Riff Report style 👀👇 🏆 The Nominees: 🎭 Sleep Token – “Emergence”🕯 Ghost – […]
🎤By The Riff Report 🪩 Hold your horses, metalheads — Disturbed aren’t done. They’re just knackered. Frontman David Draiman has officially clapped back at the media’s latest circus, slamming reports that the band’s short break means internal “turmoil” or a dramatic split. “We’re not fighting. We’re not breaking up. We’re just… tired,” Draiman wrote online. […]
🎪Published by The Riff Report Oxfordshire’s beloved Truck Festival has once again proven it’s not just about the music — it’s about making a difference. The festival’s charitable arm, the Truck Trust, has announced that this year alone they’ve raised a jaw-dropping £225,000 for local schools, charities, and community projects. 🤘💛 That’s not a typo […]
Looks like Gwen Stefani and the gang aren’t quite ready to pack up their plaid! 🕺 No Doubt have officially extended their Las Vegas residency at the jaw-dropping Sphere, adding six brand new shows next June after their initial run sold out in record time. The ska-punk icons—who’ve been wowing fans with a setlist packed […]
By The Riff Report Blog — where history meets heavy riffs! History’s loudest echo is about to get an encore, butt! The legendary Colosseum in Rome — yes, the actual one where gladiators once battled lions for the crowd’s roar — is about to open its ancient gates for something very different… live concerts for […]
🖤By The Riff Report Two of the most powerful forces in alternative rock are teaming up next summer — and it’s about to get loud. Garbage and Skunk Anansie have just revealed a co-headline 2026 UK tour, hitting some of the most jaw-dropping outdoor venues the country has to offer. Think castles, forests, seaside stages, […]
Ah, what a blow to the Welsh rock ‘n’ roll calendar — the amps were ready, the pints were pulled, and the party was about to kick off. But sadly, Gower Brewery have announced that their Brewed To Rock bash on 14th November has been cancelled. 💔 🚨 THE ANNOUNCEMENT In a statement from the […]
It’s almost time, butt! The legendary Bob Dylan is rolling into Swansea Arena for a sold-out run of shows — and this one’s going to be a bit different. 😎 This isn’t just another gig… it’s an experience. Dylan’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour continues its journey across the UK, promising intimate performances, poetic brilliance, […]
Fifteen glorious years of rocking the mountain — and Steelhouse Festival are celebrating in proper style, mun! 🏴For SHXV (24th–26th July 2026), the Welsh rock summit is going bigger, louder, and madder than ever before… and the line-up is already shaping up to be one for the ages. 🎤 THE LEGENDS RETURN: TWISTED SISTER HEADLINE […]
🎩By The Riff Report Get ready for the wildest collaboration you didn’t know you needed — the Godfather of Shock Rock Alice Cooper is teaming up with master illusionist Criss Angel for a once-in-a-lifetime rock and magic experience titled “Welcome To Our Nightmare.” Landing in Las Vegas this March 2026, the show promises a twisted […]
🤘Published by The Riff Report The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially revealed its 2025 Inductees, and this year’s line-up is a wild ride through decades of rebellion, rhythm, and raw emotion. From Cyndi Lauper’s electric individuality to Soundgarden’s thunderous grunge, this induction class is pure fire. This year’s ceremony is shaping up […]
Leave it to Belgium — home of world-class beer and effortlessly cool festivals — to crack one of the biggest problems in live events: waste. No lectures, no finger-wagging signs about “doing your bit”… just cold, hard coins. 💰 Here’s how it works: when you grab your drink, you pay a tiny cup deposit. When […]
The titans of thrash are back — and they’re heading straight for Cardiff! Slayer, one of the most ferocious and influential bands in metal history, have officially announced their return to UK soil, and Welsh fans are about to feel the full force of their legendary live power. After what many thought was their final […]
The news broke earlier today, sending shockwaves through the dance community. Festival-goers took to social media en masse, posting photos and videos of bewildered crowds and staff relaying the shutdown order. Some reported being told to evacuate the property with minimal notice, sparking confusion across the campsite. Security teams and site staff are reportedly assisting […]
Well, would you look at that! Quo legend Francis Rossi has fired up the amps once more for a brand-new solo album – and it’s pure, undiluted boogie-rock magic! 😎🔥 Titled The Accidental, the record is set to drop 30 January 2026 via earMUSIC, landing on CD, vinyl (including a limited crystal-clear edition) and all […]