What’s occurring, riff-heads? It’s that time of year again when the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame opens its hallowed doors, dusts off the plaques, and lets a fresh gang of legends into the club. Every year it’s the same cocktail of joy, rage, and “HOW did they not induct insert your fave here?!” – […]
(Even if you’ve got all the albums and a Yellow Submarine duvet cover) 1. 🐶 Paul McCartney’s Dog Inspired “Martha My Dear” You thought it was about a long-lost love? Nah butt – it was about his Old English Sheepdog, Martha! Proper job. Paul was so obsessed with her, he even let her sit in […]
What’s occurring, rockers? Strap yourselves in because the Catman himself is back in the spotlight! Peter Criss – founding drummer of KISS, keeper of the groove, and all-round feline rock deity – has just announced his first solo album in a whopping 18 years. That’s right, mun… nearly two decades since his last solo outing, […]
Oi, metalheads! Strap in, because we’re about to summon the gods of distortion, thunder, and chaos. 🎸This ain’t no Rolling Stone fluff list or AI-generated clickbait — this is The Riff Report’s unholy gospel of the greatest metal musicians to ever shred, scream, and slam their way into our skulls. These legends forged the riffs, […]
Because even legends can be right divas… or just proper knobs. Some say metal is all about rebellion, attitude, and being loud enough to make your nan cry. But sometimes, our beloved metal gods take that swagger a bit too far. Whether it’s snubbing fans, trashing venues, or throwing serious shade, these 8 moments prove […]
Alright tidy rockers, strap in – because we’re diving headfirst into Halestorm’s brand-new skull-shaker of a single “Darkness Always Wins” and everything it means for the band, their fans, and the year ahead. We’re talking riffs, history, tour chaos, album hype, and why Lzzy Hale is still the queen of screaming in your face until […]
🕰️ 52 Years in the Making: The Coop Calls the Originals Back from the Crypt “What’s occurring?” you ask. Well, mun, Alice Cooper just broke the internet (and probably a few eyeliner pencils) with the announcement that he’s recording a brand-new album with his original band — the same twisted crew that dragged shock rock […]
When you talk about legends in rock, you’re not just talking about guitar gods or singers who can hit notes higher than Snowdon. Sometimes, the real legends are the ones who’ve taken life’s hardest punches and kept coming back swinging. Rick Allen – Def Leppard’s iconic one-armed drummer – is one of those. Two years […]
Spring is in the air, the daffodils are blooming, and it’s time to crack open those chocolate eggs – Easter has arrived! Whether you celebrate the season for its religious meaning, the fresh start it symbolises, or just for the mountain of Mini Eggs and hot cross buns (no judgment here 😋), we’re sending you […]
By The Riff Report Blog – proudly powered by amps, anarchy, and Greggs sausage rolls They might not shred onstage or scream into a mic, but without these studio warlocks, your favourite metal albums would sound like wet farts recorded in a garden shed. These are the producers — the behind-the-scenes riff sorcerers — who […]
Why Did Ozzy Osbourne Leave Black Sabbath? (Spoiler: He Didn’t. He Got Fired. Hard. 🤘) C’mon now, let’s clear the smoke and spill the beans like a dropped crate of Stella at a Sabbath gig. Ozzy Osbourne — the Prince of Darkness himself — didn’t waltz out of Black Sabbath with a peace sign and […]
By The Riff Report Blog – smashing stereotypes louder than a double-kick pedal in a thunderstorm ⚡ Metalheads! We need to talk. Not about your questionable back tattoos or how you lost your left shoe in the Slayer pit back in ’08 (RIP trainer 🥲)… No, we’re diving into the steaming cauldron of bullsh*t myths […]
By a maggot, for the maggots 🪓 Slipknot masks aren’t just latex and leather — they’re stitched nightmares, rage incarnate, and the stuff of sweaty arena dreams. Over the years, these Iowa maniacs have switched up their looks like a demon carousel, each new era bringing fresh terror and twisted identity. So grab your jumpsuit […]
“If these walls could talk, they’d scream ‘Turn it up, butt!’” Brace yourselves, Cardiff! Your beloved castle is about to get a face-melting makeover as some of rock and metal’s biggest names descend on the Welsh capital for a weekend of riffs, rebellion, and roaring crowds. This ain’t no history lesson – this is a […]
The Riff Report Blog Let’s be honest, butt — live music is life, but ticket prices lately? Robbery in broad daylight! £95 just to stand at the back with a pint of warm cider and someone’s sweaty armpit in your face? I was tamping! 😤 But don’t worry — we’ve found ways to get your […]
