Ahh, Twisted Sister — the band that looked like drag queens, sounded like street brawlers, and played like every parent’s worst nightmare. These New York misfits didn’t just play metal… they weaponised it. 💄⚡ 🎤 WHO THEY ARE Formed in the early ’70s but truly exploding in the ’80s, Twisted Sister became one of rock’s […]
🎬 Wayne’s World Meets Rock Royalty In the early ‘90s, Wayne’s World was shaping up to be a hilarious SNL spin-off film about two rock-loving nerds from Aurora, Illinois – Wayne Campbell (Mike Myers) and Garth Algar (Dana Carvey). But what cemented it in pop culture immortality wasn’t just the jokes… it was that scene. […]
The Damned Announce Huge 50th Anniversary Concert at Wembley 🎉🖤 Well mun, would you look at that—The Damned have only gone and hit the big 5-0! Half a bloody century of punk chaos, vampire vocals, Sensible nonsense, and riffs that could wake the dead. And how are they celebrating? By throwing an absolute monster gig […]
Oi oi! We’ve just about washed off the mud, found our shoes (in different counties), and regained hearing in our left ears — which can only mean one thing: Isle of Wight Festival 2025 is over. And what a wild, messy, loud, emotional, sunburnt, beer-soaked ride it was. Whether you were front row for Coldplay’s […]
Alright, lads and ladies — gather round, because this one’s a belter. U2’s very own sonic wizard, the man who made delay pedals cooler than pints of Guinness at last orders, The Edge (aka David Howell Evans), has finally become an official Irish citizen. And here’s the kicker: he’s been living in Ireland since he […]
You’ve got your tickets, packed your wellies, and you’re ready to rock out in the Cynon Valley 🏔️. But what if you could level up your festival game? Cue the Steelhouse VIP upgrade—a tempting add-on promising shorter queues, luxury loos, and premium pours 🍺✨. Here’s the low-down on whether it’s worth splashing the extra cash […]
Festival: Hurricane Festival 2025Day: Saturday (aka Pop-Punk Church Service)Headliner: GREEN BLOODY DAYLocation: Scheeßel, GermanyStatus: Legendary ✅ 🌪️ SATURDAY NIGHT FRENZY The beer was cold, the air was electric, and the crowd was heaving like a punk-rock pressure cooker. Welcome to Friday at Hurricane Festival 2025, and tonight… Green Day came to take names and start […]
Billie Joe Armstrong Halts Green Day’s Hurricane Festival Set After Fan Water Gun Antics 🎤🌪️ Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong isn’t afraid of a little chaos — he’s been inciting mosh pits and flipping off authority since before most of us learned to spell “Dookie.” 💩 But even the punk rock king himself has limits. […]
⚠️ Post-Gig Chaos Incoming… Are YOU Ready? Iron Maiden are storming Co-op Live Manchester, and it’s gonna be mayhem in the best possible way – sweat, screams, riffs and probably some bloke in a full Eddie costume crowd-surfing on a Greggs bag. But once the final “SCREAM FOR ME MANCHESTER!” has echoed into the rafters, […]
Alright ya legends — Iron bloody Maiden are storming Co-op Live in Manchester, and we’re already polishing our boots, sharpening our air guitars, and prepping our stomachs for pints, pies, and proper metal mayhem 🤘 Whether you’re a seasoned Trooper or dragging your “Fear of the Dark” mate to their first metal gig, we’ve got […]
Sunday 22nd June – “I’ve got one clean sock, half a pint of warm cider, and no regrets. Let’s go!” It’s the final day of one of the UK’s most legendary festivals, and Isle of Wight 2025 ain’t going out quietly. With pop royalty, indie icons, tribute brilliance, and a sprinkle of Sunday weirdness, it’s […]
Cardiff didn’t just host a parade – it hosted a revolution in rainbows.On a day bursting with colour, music, unity, and unapologetic celebration, Pride Cymru Parade 2025 marched through the streets of the capital with love in its heart and fire in its step. This wasn’t just a party. It was a reminder – that […]
By The Riff Report – Powered by riffs, Red Bull, and the ghosts of teenage heartbreaks 🎤😭 🌩️ “Bleed American in Germany, baby!” When Jimmy Eat World were announced for Hurricane Festival 2025, a collective emo gasp rippled through Europe. And no wonder – these Arizona legends haven’t graced the German festival circuit this big […]
Scream for me Birmingham! 🎤 The legends of metal, Iron Maiden, are swooping down on the Utilita Arena, and the city’s already shaking like Steve Harris’s basslines. Whether you’re a battle-jacketed Maiden vet or a fresh-faced Trooper-toting newbie, you’ll need a pre-gig game plan to fuel up before the metal mayhem – and recover after! […]
Saturday 21st June – aka “the day your feet give up but your soul keeps dancing.” 🎤 MAIN STAGE – Singalong Central 11:55 am – 12:25 pm: 5 Degrees NorthKickstart your day with an up-and-coming act that’s all sunshine vibes and good-time tunes. Don’t be late – they’ll warm your ears better than your first coffee. 12:55 pm […]