Who are they?Wolfsbane are a hard rock/heavy metal band from Tamworth, England, formed in 1984. Fronted by the larger-than-life Blaze Bayley, they made a name for themselves in the late ’80s and early ’90s with their loud, raw energy, mad-as-a-box-of-frogs live shows, and refusal to follow trends. If Iron Maiden are heavy metal royalty, Wolfsbane are the pub landlords of British […]
Who are they?Formed in the UK in 2018, Marisa And The Moths are a modern hard rock band fronted by the powerhouse singer Marisa Rodriguez. They’ve been dubbed one of the most exciting rising acts on the British scene – blending grunge, alt-rock, and classic hard rock into something that feels both nostalgic and brand new. If […]
Who are they?Asomvel are a British heavy metal / speed metal band formed in Yorkshire, 1993. They’ve built a cult following by being loud, nasty, and unashamedly Motörhead-worshipping riff maniacs. If you’re looking for subtlety, turn back now – Asomvel are all about grit, speed, and the smell of spilled lager on a pub floor. Think Motörhead meets Venom meets […]
By The Riff Report Blog | July 25, 2025 Ozzy Osbourne – the Prince of Darkness, the Bat-Biting Godfather of Metal, the man who made chaos a career – is gone. And while fans are mourning across the globe, lighting candles, spinning Blizzard of Ozz, and whispering “Sabbath bloody Sabbath” into the void… others are […]
C’MON BUTT, IT’S HAPPENING! The tents are out, the beers are chillin’ (ish), and the riffs are calling – The Riff Report Blog have officially rolled up to Steelhouse Festival 2025 like a convoy of caffeinated rock gremlins. 🖤 We’ve made it up the mountain, through the madness of Merthyr traffic and at least three […]
C’mon butt – it’s on! The mountain has spoken, the gates are open, and Steelhouse Festival 2025 is officially underway! The Riff Report crew have touched down, set up camp (with varying levels of success 😂), and we’re buzzing like a guitar amp left on all night. We’re talkin’ merch stalls, mouth-watering food vans, the […]
📅 Effective from: July 25, 2025 📜 Law responsible: Online Safety Act 🔐 Welcome to: The Age of Verified Bonking Well, that’s it. The days of anonymously sneaking a “quick browse” through your favourite “hub” are officially over. Thanks to the UK’s new Online Safety Act, anyone who wants to access ahem “adult entertainment” now […]
Spoiler: absolutely not, butt. 🍻⛰️ By The Riff Report Blog – from the side of the bloody mountain We’ve arrived. The tents are up (sort of). The beers are chilling in a suspiciously muddy cooler. The mountain is calling – and The Riff Report Blog is already knee-deep in empty tinnies and festival anticipation. But […]
A Riff Report Blog Post Full of Nostalgia, Rarity, and Potential Riches 📀🔥🤘 You ever stumble across an old CD in your attic, look at the cover, and go “Blimey, I forgot I even had this”? Well, guess what – that little silver disc might be worth more than your first car. Seriously. In the […]
By The Riff Report Blog There’s a certain kind of silence that falls over the squared circle when a wrestling legend passes on. It’s not just the echo of boots no longer stomping the mat, or the absence of roaring promos—it’s the stillness of knowing a piece of your childhood has just walked off into […]
The Prince of Darkness has always drawn a crowd — but this time, it’s not for a gig. It’s for something far more heartfelt. 🥀 As Birmingham opens a public Book of Condolence for Ozzy Osbourne, fans from across the UK (and beyond!) are descending on the city that birthed metal to pay their respects […]
🗓️ Posted: July 24, 2025✍️ By The Riff Report Blog Team🎤 @theriffreportuk “WHATCHA GONNA DO… WHEN HULKAMANIA RUNS WILD NO MORE?” The wrestling world – and pop culture at large – has been rocked to its very core today, as news breaks that Hulk Hogan, WWE Hall of Famer and one of the most recognisable […]
Well, well, well… this year The Riff Report Blog decided to live a little larger, drink a little colder, and (hopefully) queue a little less. That’s right – we went VIP at Steelhouse Festival 2025, baby! 🏕️🍻 After years of roughing it up the mountain with muddy boots, broken tents, and suspiciously warm cans of […]
— A Loud, Daft, and Very Welsh Riff Report Send-Off Pack the waterproofs, load up the car with cider, and for the love of Lemmy don’t forget your earplugs — Team Riff Report is officially heading up the mountain to Steelhouse Festival 2025! 🖤🤘 We’ve been counting down the days like a bunch of riff-hungry […]
…Wait, what? HERESY! 😱 When you think of Metallica riffs, the automatic response is: Hetfield. Hetfield. More Hetfield. The man is a walking down-pick machine with wrists made of pure titanium. But what if we told you there are riffs — real, certified bangers — that weren’t written by James Hetfield? 😳 Cue the Lars […]