Before Rock Band, there was Guitar Hero — the OG riff simulator.Back in 2001, two rhythm-game fanatics named Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy founded Harmonix Music Systems in Boston. Their early titles (Frequency, Amplitude) were cult hits on PS2, but they weren’t household names yet. Then in 2005, Harmonix teamed up with publisher RedOctane to […]
Alright butt, strap in and tune up, because we’re diving head-first into one of the greatest (and daftest) revolutions in gaming history — Guitar Hero. Before “Through the Fire and Flames” broke thumbs across the land, before we all argued over who got the red button guitar, there was a wild dream: to make everyone […]
This week marks Invisible Disabilities Week, a powerful reminder that not all challenges are visible — and not every battle comes with a cast, wheelchair, or neon sign. 💛 From chronic pain and fatigue to mental health conditions, autism, ADHD, and autoimmune disorders — millions live every day with disabilities that can’t be seen, but […]
After taking 734 days off to focus on his own mental health, Lewis Capaldi has come back not just stronger—but kinder. The Scottish singer-songwriter has announced he’s donating 734,000 hours of free online therapy to fans around the world. That’s one hour for every day he spent stepping back and healing himself. 🧠✨ Capaldi, who’s […]
Love live music, pints, and good vibes? This gig’s for you, butt! 🏴🤘 If you’ve ever dreamed of being part of a team that mixes killer live music, cracking pints, and community spirit, then the legends at Afan Ales want you behind the bar — and maybe even behind the scenes! The Afan Ales crew […]
Ever been on a date that’s gone from lush to get me out of here, mun in about five minutes flat? 😬 Maybe your Tinder match isn’t who they said they were, or things have just started to feel a bit off — we’ve all been there. That’s where the Ask for Angela campaign comes […]
Hold onto your flux capacitors, folks — it’s that day again! The date Marty McFly and Doc Brown rocketed through time and crashed straight into pop culture immortality. 🚗💨 Yep — October 21st — the official Back To The Future Day, when we celebrate everything from flying DeLoreans to questionable ’80s fashion and the greatest […]
Grab a slice and take a seat, butt — the oven’s gone cold at Pizza Hut’s UK dine-in empire. One of Britain’s most iconic family pizza spots has hit the financial fan, with 68 restaurants set to close after the UK franchise operator went into administration. That’s right — the place where many of us […]
The man whose guitar riffs defined Aqualung, Locomotive Breath, and Thick as a Brick is finally lifting the curtain on a lifetime of prog-rock wizardry. That’s right, Martin Barre – the legendary former Jethro Tull guitarist – is set to release his autobiography this November, followed by a UK tour in December and a European […]
When Axl’s mad, you feel it. The Guns N’ Roses frontman lived up to his legendary temper in Buenos Aires last night — and this time, it wasn’t “Paradise City,” it was “Pandemonium City.” 😬🔥 🥁 The Meltdown Heard Around the World Midway through the show, fans noticed things getting tense. Axl had been visibly […]
🏆 Rock Royalty Crowned The Official Charts Company (OCC) has revealed the Top 10 biggest-selling rock & metal albums of the 21st century — and the list is a proper belter, mun! These are the records that filled arenas, fuelled teenage angst, and caused more air-guitar injuries than we dare count. For National Album Day […]
Rock’s nicest guy just keeps proving it. Foo Fighters frontman (and all-round legend) Dave Grohl was honoured at the Hope In The City Of Angels gala this weekend for his incredible volunteer work feeding the homeless across Los Angeles. Grohl, who’s known for rolling up his sleeves and firing up the BBQ for those in […]
There are few frontmen in modern rock as captivating — or as mysterious — as Tobias Forge, the Swedish mastermind behind Ghost.He’s the satanic showman who turned church rituals into rock theatre, a chameleon-like performer who’s hidden behind masks, mitres and makeup for over a decade. But one fateful night in Leeds, that carefully constructed […]
“It’s never too late to make some noise, mun!” 🧨 INTRO – THE SOUND OF SECOND CHANCES Every once in a while, a show comes along that hits harder than a Marshall stack turned up to eleven — Riot Women is exactly that. Forget glossy, airbrushed drama. This one’s for everyone who’s ever felt invisible, […]
The strangest collaboration in rock history that almost happened – but didn’t! 🧠 Wait… Ozzy and Madonna?! Yep, you read that right, butt! Somewhere out there in the vaults of musical madness lies a recording of Ozzy Osbourne and Madonna singing on the same song. No, this isn’t some AI deepfake or weird TikTok mashup […]