Utilita Arena Cardiff | Review by The Riff Report If you’ve never seen The Rock Orchestra before, imagine Beethoven going on tour with Metallica after downing five Monster Energies. That’s the vibe Cardiff got tonight — and mun, it was utter chaos in the best possible way! 🤘💥 🎶 A Symphony of Chaos The lights […]
Ever looked up at the stage during The Rock Orchestra and thought, “bloody hell… how much gear do they drag around for this?” Well, strap in, butt — because we’re about to lift the lid (and several flight cases) on the symphonic chaos behind the curtain. 🎶🔥 🎸 What Counts As “Equipment,” Anyway? When we talk about equipment on […]
It’s official, butt — the Rush machine is well and truly rolling again! 🚀 Legendary prog icons Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are gearing up for their colossal 2026 world tour, and drummer Anika Nilles says she “couldn’t be more excited” to be part of the ride. Nilles — who joined the reunited Rush lineup […]
Rock fans across the globe are mourning tonight, as it’s been confirmed that John Lodge, the legendary singer and bassist of The Moody Blues, has died suddenly at the age of 82. His family released a statement confirming his passing, calling him “a beloved husband, father, and musical soul whose legacy will live on through […]
Rock royalty Def Leppard have officially joined the legends’ league, being honoured with the 2,824th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — and it’s about bloody time, mun! 🏆🔥 Frontman Joe Elliott gave a heartfelt nod during the ceremony, dedicating the moment to original guitarist Pete Willis and the late, great Steve Clark, whose […]
Prog-metal giants Dream Theater have officially scrapped their planned 2026 UK and European tour, leaving fans across the pond absolutely tamping, mun. 😤 The band, currently riding the wave of their reunion with Mike Portnoy, announced the news with a statement that left European fans scratching their heads — and maybe checking flight prices to […]
Sad news from the glam metal world, butt — Ace Finchum, the powerhouse sticksman who helped put Tigertailz on the map, has died at the age of 62. The news was confirmed by his former bandmates Steevi Jaimz and Jay Pepper, who both paid tribute to their fallen friend and bandmate. Finchum was a key […]
Rock ‘n’ roll icon and KISS co-founder Gene Simmons has reassured fans that he’s absolutely fine after reportedly being involved in a minor car crash in Malibu this week. The incident took place on a twisty stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway — because of course it did, that road’s seen more drama than an […]
Mark your calendars, butt — Friday, 10 October 2025 is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s message from Mind.org.uk couldn’t be clearer: “Join our campaign to fight for mental health today to inspire a brighter tomorrow.” 🌤️ Mental health affects every one of us — whether it’s anxiety before a big gig, burnout after […]
We’ve just launched The Riff Report Forum — your new home for all things loud, proud, and a bit unhinged! 💀🎤 🔥 Got opinions about the best live band ever? 🔥 Fancy arguing about whether Load was a masterpiece or a meltdown? 🔥 Wanna share your latest gig pics, festival war stories, or that tattoo […]
Exit 7 & Bar 93 Review (The Riff Report Style 🤘) Before a single amp hums or a beer gets spilled inside the Utilita Arena Cardiff, there’s a sacred ritual that every gig-goer knows: pre-show pints. And for Cardiff rockheads, the pilgrimage usually begins (and sometimes ends) at Exit 7 or Bar 93 — the […]
Get ready, Cardiff — because The Riff Report Crew are trading our laptops for leather jackets tonight and heading to see The Rock Orchestra! 🤘 That’s right — the chaos crew behind your favourite riffs, gig reviews, and festival madness are taking a night off to soak up some symphonic shredding. Expect soaring violins, thunderous […]
Grab the tissues, butt — this one’s emotional. 😢 Jack Osbourne was seen breaking down in tears during a recent interview after opening up about the “disgusting hate” directed at Yungblud following his high-energy Ozzy Osbourne tribute performance. The moment, caught on camera, showed Yungblud himself embracing Jack, telling him: “Your dad means the world […]
When it comes to metal that punches you in the throat, makes your spine rattle and gets a pit circling within 5 seconds – look no further than the almighty Machine Head. Born from the ashes of the Bay Area thrash scene, Robb Flynn and co. have been raising hell since 1991 with their brutal […]
Before there was headbanging, pyro, or screaming “SMOKE ON THE WATER” at a house party, there was Deep bloody Purple. 🟣They didn’t just write the riff that launched a thousand guitarists – they invented half the DNA of modern rock and metal.If Black Sabbath were doom, and Led Zeppelin were blues thunder, Deep Purple were […]