If you thought your vinyl wall or signed drumstick collection was impressive, think again, butt — because Mötley Crüe shredder John 5 has just announced he’s opening his very own KISS memorabilia museum, and it’s stacked higher than Gene Simmons’ platform boots. 🤘 We’re talking over 2,500 pieces of KISS history: stage-worn costumes, vintage guitars, […]
Because of course he does… KISS legend and tongue-wagging money magnet Gene Simmons has announced his latest wild fan package: for the tidy sum of nearly £10,000, you can become his “roadie for the day.” Yep, instead of Gene paying you to lug his gear, you’re the one coughing up ten grand to carry a […]
Grab your pumpkins and crank that double bass drum, butt — it’s time to talk about HELLOWEEN, the German metal legends who basically invented power metal as we know it! 🇩🇪🔥 Formed in Hamburg in 1984, these mad lads mixed lightning-fast riffs, soaring vocals, and fantasy-fuelled chaos to create a sound that launched a thousand […]
🌟 The Scene Before the Storm Picture it: the late ’80s. Rock wasn’t just music, it was a circus, a religion, a neon-lit party that refused to end. You had shredders like Eddie Van Halen and Steve Vai, bending space and time with solos so fast you could fry an egg on the fretboard. 🎸🔥 Singers […]
🎸 Upcote Farm, Cheltenham | July 2025Words by The Riff Report Team (covered in glitter, sweat, and cider) 🌳 What is 2000trees Festival? Let’s set the scene. Imagine a field in the middle of the Cotswolds. Add 10,000 alternative music fans, three days of sunshine (or let’s be honest, probably rain), five stages of non-stop […]
Turn it up to 11, mun – because one of the most outrageous axes in rock ’n’ roll history is about to be unleashed on the auction block! Yes, we’re talking about The Beast – the monstrous six-neck guitar that’s been both a parody and a powerhouse, famously shredded (well, sort of) by Spinal Tap […]
Rock isn’t dead — it’s just gone back to primary school. 🏫⚡ Last night’s episode of Britain’s Got Talent saw an 11-year-old guitar prodigy turn the stage into their own personal Wembley Stadium, shredding through a medley of AC/DC, Van Halen, and Queen that left both judges and crowd in absolute bits. 🤘 A Setlist […]
⚠️ Disclaimer: These figures are best estimates from various sources and may fluctuate. Some musicians invest smartly, others… blow it on castles and dragons. 🥇 1. Paul McCartney – £900 million Genre: Rock (The Beatles, Wings)Okay, more rock than metal, but the man basically wrote the rulebook. Owns publishing rights, Apple Corps shares, and lives […]
The riffs were mighty… but even the gods of rock have regrets! 😱 Led Zeppelin – the band that basically invented heavy rock and made every teenager in the ’70s want to buy a Les Paul, grow their hair out, and scream about hobbits. 🤘 But believe it or not, even the mighty Zep weren’t […]
British melodic rock titans FM are hitting the road again this autumn – and they’re not coming alone. The band have announced a full September 2025 UK tour, bringing along three alternating support acts to keep every night fresh and unpredictable. 🎸 That’s right – no two shows are quite the same. Each stop will […]
Sad news from the world of punk rock today – Brian James, founding guitarist of The Damned and writer of the legendary track “New Rose”, has died at the age of 70. James, born Brian Robertson, carved his name into music history back in 1976 when The Damned released “New Rose”, often hailed as the […]
Whitesnake are cracking open the vaults for a massive live collection that’ll have fans shouting “Here We Go Again!” at the top of their lungs. The band have just revealed Access All Areas: Live, an 8-CD monster collating concerts recorded between 2004 and 2015. It’s due to drop on April 25th via Rhino. 🤘🔥 What’s […]
Rock ‘n’ roll doesn’t stop for a busted leg, mun – and Ann Wilson just proved it. The legendary Heart frontwoman took to the stage in a wheelchair at the opening weekend of the band’s brand-new US tour, after suffering a fall shortly before the run kicked off. Instead of cancelling, Ann rolled out like […]
The Danish heavy rock ‘n’ roll machine Volbeat have just dropped a double whammy of news that’ll make your denim jackets shake — their ninth studio album is on the way AND they’re hitting the UK for a massive arena tour this November 2025. 🤘 The lads will storm through six headline shows, bringing their […]
Every incarnation of Tobias Forge’s Swedish rockers 🕍 Papa Emeritus I (2010–2012) – The Birth of the Cult Vibe check: Gothic Hammer horror meets doom rock. Tidy first step, mun! ⛪ Papa Emeritus II (2012–2015) – The Sophomore Sin Vibe check: Camp as Christmas but evil as hell. Proper job! 🎭 ⚰️ Papa Emeritus III […]