Turn it up to eleven, butt — the gods of mock rock are back! 🎸 Rock goliaths Spinal Tap have announced a concert movie titled Spinal Tap At Stonehenge: The Final Finale, capturing what’s being billed (with tongues firmly in cheeks) as the band’s final ever live show. Filmed amid the mystical monoliths of Stonehenge […]
Every metalhead’s wardrobe tells a story — of gigs survived, festivals conquered, and bands that changed our lives. And today, we’re celebrating the uniform of heavy music itself… the merch. 🎸🔥 Whether it’s a weathered Iron Maiden tee from your first Download Festival, a signed Slipknot hoodie that’s seen more pits than daylight, or a […]
The KISS legend was laid to rest on Wednesday 🖤 Rock ‘n’ roll royalty was out in full force this week as friends, fans, and fellow musicians gathered to say goodbye to the one and only Ace Frehley — the original Spaceman of KISS. 🌌🕊️ Following an emotional private funeral service on Wednesday, Frehley’s family […]
We’re heartbroken to share the sad news that Dave Ball, co-founder and synth wizard of Soft Cell, has passed away. 🕯️ Dave wasn’t just part of the music scene — he shaped it. As one half of the iconic duo behind Tainted Love, Bedsitter, and Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, he helped define the sound of […]
We’ve officially launched r/TheRiffReportuks — your new home for rock, metal, chaos, and banter! From festival mosh pit stories to gig reviews, band news, merch drops, and absolute nonsense memes — this is where the Riff Report army hangs out. 🥁🎤 💬 Share your gig pics🎶 Plug your band🔥 Debate who’s the GOAT guitarist🍺 Chat […]
After decades of shaking stages and summoning thunder with their gothic rock majesty, Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy of The Cult have announced that they’re stepping away from touring for “an undetermined amount of time.” 😔⚡ The duo released a heartfelt statement on Wednesday (22nd October), confirming that once their current North American run wraps […]
🌹 Taylor Momsen — The Dark Siren of The Pretty Reckless From teenage stardom to gothic stardust, Taylor Momsen’s evolution has been nothing short of cinematic. Once known for her role in Gossip Girl, she traded the runway for the riffway — and thank the rock gods she did. With “Heaven Knows”, “Make Me Wanna […]
Here’s one for the die-hard Bon Jovi faithful! 🦁 To mark the release of the hardback edition of Bon Jovi: Forever — the band’s first-ever official autobiography — the legendary frontman himself, Jon Bon Jovi, will be appearing In Conversation at Foyles’ iconic Charing Cross Road store in London on Saturday, 25th October. The event […]
💥 The Incident Heard ’Round the World Well, butt, it finally happened — Axl Rose has lost his cool on stage again. After a decade of surprisingly zen behaviour since Slash and Duff McKagan rejoined the fold, the Not in This Lifetime frontman let the world know he’s still got that fire during Guns N’ […]
By The Riff Report Crew Let’s get one thing straight — Cristina Scabbia is not “someone’s girlfriend,” not “the token female,” and definitely not a “backstage groupie.” She’s the frontline queen of Italian metal titans Lacuna Coil, and she’s once again reminding the world that women in heavy music still have to fight to be […]
Ah, Eddie. The skeletal sentinel of heavy metal. The grinning ghoul who’s seen more world tours, pint spills, and pyrotechnic explosions than most bands ever will. But how did this undead legend go from a cheap papier-mâché mask dripping with fake blood to becoming the face of one of the greatest metal bands in history? […]
In a time when ticket prices are flying higher than a Glastonbury drone shot, The Anchoress is once again putting fans first. 💪 The critically acclaimed Welsh artist — real name Catherine Anne Davies — has announced half-price concessionary tickets for her upcoming Union Chapel show in London this November, continuing her mission to make […]
When you talk about voices that defined a generation of dark elegance and headbanging heartbreak, two names rise from the shadows like queens of the underworld — Amy Lee and Cristina Scabbia. 👑 🎹 Amy Lee – The Phantom Pianist of Pain and Power Bursting onto the early 2000s scene like a gothic storm, Amy […]
They’re back, baby! Counting Crows have announced their long-awaited return to the UK this month for The Complete Sweets Tour — and it’s shaping up to be a proper nostalgic treat for fans who’ve been singing Mr. Jones at the top of their lungs since the ‘90s. 😎 Frontman Adam Duritz and co. will be […]
By The Riff Report 🤘 Well butt, Stonedead Festival has only just packed away the amps from 2025 and already the 2026 edition is shaping up to be a MONSTER. With the festival already sold out (yep, gone quicker than a pint on a hot day in Newark 🍺), the crew have unleashed their second […]