26 April 1975 – 26 July 2021 Some musicians play songs. Some musicians shape bands. And then there are musicians like Joey Jordison, whose talent, intensity and unmistakable passion helped change the entire landscape of heavy music. On 26 July 2021, the rock and metal world lost one of its most influential drummers. Five years […]
Happy Birthday to One of Rock’s Greatest Frontmen! 🎂🎤 Today, we raise a glass to one of the most iconic figures in music history as Mick Jagger, legendary frontman of The Rolling Stones, celebrates his birthday. Born on 26 July 1943, Jagger has spent more than six decades proving exactly why he’s one of the […]
The Steelhouse mountain is putting festival campers to the test once again, with strong winds sweeping across the site and giving tents, gazebos and anything not properly secured a serious battering. If you’re camping at Steelhouse Festival today, now is the time to head back to your pitch and give everything a proper check. Make […]
Saturday – Main Stage – 9:30pm As darkness completely engulfed the Welsh mountains and thousands of rock fans packed every inch of the Steelhouse arena, the anticipation reached fever pitch. It was time for Rival Sons. Walking onto the Main Stage at 9:30pm, the Californian rock giants looked every bit like a band born to […]
There are headliners, there are guitar heroes, and then there are the true legends of Steelhouse Festival. No, we’re not talking about the bands blasting riffs from the Mountain Stage. We’re talking about the bloke wandering around with a roll of “Hello, My Name Is…” stickers, a marker pen, and a mission to make complete […]
Saturday – Main Stage – 7:50pm As the sun began to dip behind the stunning Brecon Beacons and Steelhouse Festival 2026 headed towards another unforgettable Saturday night, one of Britain’s most beloved rock bands strode onto the Main Stage. Reef didn’t need a flashy introduction. They didn’t need gimmicks. They simply plugged in, turned the […]
Saturday – 7:15pm to 7:45pm | VIP Acoustic Stage | Steelhouse Festival 2026 As Saturday evening edged ever closer to another unforgettable night on the mountain, the VIP Acoustic Stage welcomed a performer whose voice alone is capable of stopping people in their tracks. Jay Buchanan, best known as the powerhouse frontman of Rival Sons, […]
Saturday – Main Stage – 6:10pm As Saturday evening edged ever closer to the headline acts, Steelhouse Festival 2026 welcomed one of the most musically adventurous bands of the weekend to the Main Stage. The Von Hertzen Brothers arrived at 6:10pm with a reputation for pushing musical boundaries, and they certainly didn’t disappoint. Mixing progressive […]
Saturday – 5:40pm to 6:10pm | VIP Acoustic Stage | Steelhouse Festival 2026 As Saturday evening settled over Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, the VIP Acoustic Stage welcomed one of the weekend’s most soulful and captivating performances. Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse traded their electrifying blues-rock assault for an intimate acoustic set, proving beyond doubt that incredible […]
Saturday – 4:20pm to 4:50pm | VIP Acoustic Stage | Steelhouse Festival 2026 If anyone thought Tuk Smith was going to tone things down because it was an acoustic set, they clearly hadn’t met the man. Taking to the VIP Acoustic Stage on Saturday afternoon at Steelhouse Festival 2026, the former Biters frontman proved that […]
Saturday – Main Stage – 4:50pm As Saturday afternoon rolled into early evening, the atmosphere around Steelhouse Festival 2026 reached another level. The arena was packed. The bars were overflowing. The Welsh mountain was alive with anticipation. Then Dan Byrne walked onto the Main Stage at 4:50pm and produced one of the most complete performances […]
Saturday – 3:00pm to 3:30pm | VIP Acoustic Stage | Steelhouse Festival 2026 Saturday afternoon at Steelhouse Festival 2026 had already built up a fantastic atmosphere across the mountain, but anyone who wandered into the VIP Acoustic Stage for the Von Hertzen Brothers quickly realised they were witnessing something truly special. The Finnish progressive rock […]
Saturday – Main Stage – 3:30pm By the time Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse took to the Main Stage at 3:30pm, Steelhouse Festival 2026 was riding a wave of incredible performances. The Welsh mountain was buzzing, the arena was packed and the afternoon sun provided the perfect backdrop for one of the weekend’s most […]
The hardcore and metal community has been left heartbroken following the news that Lou Koller, the unmistakable frontman of Sick Of It All, has passed away at the age of 59. For more than four decades, Koller stood as one of hardcore’s most respected and recognisable voices. His relentless energy, unmistakable vocals, and unwavering dedication […]
There are some moments at a festival that stick with you long after the final encore. Sure, the huge riffs, soaring guitar solos and mountain-shaking singalongs are unforgettable, but it’s often the people behind the music who leave the biggest impression. That was certainly the case when The Riff Report stopped by the Planet Rock […]