Baglan, you absolute beauties — this is what community looks like. A packed-out Brooke, a buzzing crowd, a car park rammed tighter than the front barrier at a metal festival, and locals gathering for #Baglefest in proper feel-good fashion. If anyone needed a reminder of why places like The Brooke matter, this was it — […]
1️⃣ For anyone discovering you for the first time — who are THE TROUSERS , where are you from, and what sort of noise are you making?We are from Budapest, Hungary, EU. The band is playing garage rock/Hard rock, classic 70’s vibes with modern sound and attitude. 2️⃣ How did the band originally form — and was it […]
Some bands arrive politely. Others kick the door open, drag in a wall of feedback, light a candle in the corner, scream into the void, and somehow make the whole thing feel weirdly beautiful. That, butt, is where A Plague Of Lighthouse Keepers come in. The Haarlem-based metal collective may take their name from several […]
There’s something properly exciting happening in the blues world right now, butt — and his name is Odin S. The young Croatian blues artist has released his brand-new single, “Bottom of The Circle,” and this one doesn’t just stroll into the room with a guitar case and a shy grin. Oh no. This track kicks […]
Two legendary Steves. Seven instrumental journeys. One massive prog-rock tidal wave. C’mon butt, this is one for the deep listeners. Prog fans, brace yourselves — because two absolute titans of the genre have finally joined forces properly, and the result sounds less like “two guitarists having a noodle” and more like a full-blown cinematic voyage […]
THE RIFF REPORT INTERVIEW From studio snacks to stage chaos. INTRO Welcome to The Riff Report 🤘🔥 We’re buzzing to have The Spectre Beneath joining us.From studio lock-ins to live mayhem, you’ve been doing it the right way — so let’s get into it. 🎤 THE INTERVIEW1️⃣ For anyone discovering you for the first time — who are, The Spectre […]
One of the greatest days in heavy metal history There are gigs, there are legendary gigs… and then there are those rare, spine-tingling moments where music history grabs you by the battle jacket and says: “Pay attention, mun — this is special.” One year on from Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s Back To The Beginning […]
Your Complete Guide to Conquering Festival Season Like a Rock Star There are two types of festival-goers. The ones who arrive looking organised, fresh-faced and ready for the weekend… …and the ones desperately asking strangers if they’ve got a spare tent peg because theirs disappeared somewhere on the M5. Whether you’re heading to Download Festival, […]
Because nobody should face hate alone There are some messages that deserve more than a quick scroll, a like, and a “that’s awful” in the comments. Some messages need amplifying. And this one from The Sophie Lancaster Foundation absolutely does. The Foundation has shared a powerful awareness post asking a simple but deeply important question: […]
Because bedtime stories are nice… but so are riffs, distortion, chaos, and questionable life choices 😈🎸 There comes a time in every parent’s life when they must sit their children down and have the talk. Not that talk. The important one. The one where you explain why Kurt Cobain changed everything 🎤, why Metallica went […]
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Metallica didn’t just thunder into Glasgow, rattle Hampden Park to its foundations, and leave everyone’s neck muscles looking for legal representation — they also left behind something genuinely powerful for the local community. The metal titans have donated £20,000 each to two Glasgow organisations through their All Within My Hands Foundation: Glasgow SE Food Bank […]
Hold onto your telescopes, butt — Sir Brian May is heading back to the stars, and this time he’s bringing the Red Special with him. 🌌🔥 The Queen legend, guitar wizard, animal campaigner, actual astrophysicist and all-round cosmic rock god is set to perform at STARMUS VIII – The Search for Truth, the spectacular music […]
Iron Maiden are turning EddFest at Knebworth into something even bigger than anyone expected — because the legendary metal titans are now set to complete filming for their forthcoming concert film at the historic UK show. Yes, butt. The hallowed grounds of Knebworth are about to become part of Iron Maiden history. The band confirmed […]
Metal Royalty Steps In As Yungblud Opens Up About The Pressure, The Pain, And The Power Of His Fanbase Sometimes the loudest moments in rock are not the riffs. Sometimes they are not the pyro, the circle pits, the massive festival singalongs, or the frontman standing on a riser looking like he has just declared […]
Blues-rock fans, gather round the amp stack and prepare yourselves, because this one is sounding absolutely lush. British blues-rock firebrand Jack J Hutchinson has been announced as special guest for guitar legend Robin Trower on his upcoming UK tour — and honestly, that pairing makes more sense than a Greggs pasty after a rainy festival […]