Pack the tent, charge the power bank and prepare to hand over half your wages to a motorway service station, because Britain’s live music obsession is officially worth serious money. The UK’s music tourism industry generated a record-breaking £11.2 billion during 2025, as millions of fans travelled across the country to attend concerts, festivals and […]
There’s some proper tidy news for culture lovers, history hunters and heavy metal pilgrims, as Birmingham’s museums are set to extend their opening hours following a welcome funding boost. The move means visitors will have more time to explore the city’s collections, exhibitions and stories — including the hugely popular Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero […]
Just when you think the live music world has finally reached maximum chaos, somebody grabs the rulebook, sets fire to it and apparently turns the standing area into a public toilet. Fans attending My Chemical Romance’s Glasgow show were reportedly left horrified after a couple were allegedly spotted urinating in the middle of the packed […]
If you’ve ever dreamed of living like rock royalty for a day, Guns N’ Roses have just dropped a competition that’s guaranteed to get fans reaching for their wallets—and this time, it’s all for an incredible cause. The legendary rock icons have teamed up with Fandiem and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to […]
The countdown is officially on, butt! 🎸 In just two weeks, thousands of rock fans will make the pilgrimage to the Welsh mountains for Steelhouse Festival XV, and if you’ve been thinking about joining them, you’d better get your skates on. Festival organisers have announced that Sunday day tickets are now EXTREMELY LIMITED, while campervan […]
YUNGBLUD has withdrawn from his scheduled headline appearance at Canada’s Cowboys Music Festival this weekend, choosing to remain at home in England and concentrate on his mental health. The 28-year-old Doncaster rocker had been due to headline the Calgary festival on Sunday, 12 July, but confirmed that he would no longer be making the journey […]
Lock the doors, rattle the chains and warn whatever ghosts are lurking in the cell blocks — Limp Bizkit are heading to Inkcarceration 2026 to headline the festival’s final night. Fred Durst and the gang will bring the three-day rock, metal and tattoo extravaganza to a thunderous close on Sunday 19 July 2026, performing inside […]
Cardiff, brace yourselves — Papa Roach are storming into the Utilita Arena this November, and they’re bringing one absolutely filthy support bill along for the ride. The Californian rock heavyweights will headline Utilita Arena Cardiff on Monday, 9 November, with special guests LANDMVRKS and Sleep Theory joining them as part of the mighty Rise of […]
If you were hoping Deep Purple would be announcing one last emotional farewell tour complete with tears, fireworks and endless “final ever” posters… don’t hold your breath, butt. Legendary bassist Roger Glover has made it crystal clear that he’s not a fan of farewell tours, calling them “a cheap publicity thing.” And while plenty of […]
Tailgunner have confirmed that founding member Thomas “Bones” Hewson is returning to the band, bringing an end to months of uncertainty surrounding his absence from the line-up. The British heavy metal outfit shared the news in a statement thanking fans for their support throughout what has already been a massive summer for the band. Following […]
🪑🎪🔥 Kendal Calling has issued a fresh update for festival-goers ahead of this year’s event — and this one is aimed squarely at the great British festival tradition of chairs, picnic blankets and accidentally building a small village in front of the Main Stage. Yep, the festival has confirmed that while chairs and blankets are […]
Iron Maiden fans heading to EddFest at Knebworth this Friday and Saturday might want to leave the ponchos at home and start worshipping at the altar of suncream, because the weather is looking hotter than Eddie’s bad temper. Yes, butt — it’s shaping up to be a proper summer scorcher. With thousands of Maiden faithful […]
Violet Grohl’s UK tour has just levelled up, butt. The rising alt-rock name is already causing a proper buzz on this side of the pond, and now her UK run has expanded due to demand — with a new Brighton show added and the Manchester date upgraded to a bigger venue. Lovely stuff. More tickets, […]
Now this is what we call proper crowd awareness, butt. Sammy Hagar has shifted the timing of his London concert so fans can get their full blast of rock ’n’ roll chaos and still catch England’s huge World Cup match against Norway later that night. The Red Rocker is due to play British Airways ARC […]
Black Sabbath legend Bill Ward has opened up to fans with a deeply honest personal update, revealing that he now needs to use a wheelchair when out in public. The iconic drummer, who helped forge the very bones of heavy metal with Black Sabbath, shared the news with the kind of openness and dignity that […]