Right then, Riff Report crew… this one’s about to shake the foundations of every arena from London to Dublin 😤 Korn have officially announced a HUGE UK & Ireland arena tour for autumn 2026, and they’re not coming alone. Oh no. They’re dragging along TWO massive support acts — which basically guarantees a full night […]
Piano, candles, goosebumps… and a bit of unexpected magic in Swansea Right then butt… let’s talk about something a little different from the usual sweaty rock pit chaos. On Saturday night (14 March 2026) Swansea Minster swapped mosh pits for thousands of flickering candles as the Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay rolled into town — and […]
Right then, rock fans… grab a pint, pull on the battered festival boots, and prepare to shout “YESS MUN!” because Steelhouse Festival 2026 has just dropped five fresh bands onto the bill — and it’s looking like another gloriously loud weekend up the Welsh mountain. 🏔️🎸 The latest announcement confirms glam-metal chaos merchants Steel Panther, […]
Reborn. Reloaded. Fangs out and ready to strike. 🐍🔥🤘 Alright butt… this one’s got bite. 😤 Rising from the ashes and kicking the door clean off, The Gems arrive with Year of the Snake — an album packed with attitude, power, and that “we’ve got something to prove” energy. And fair play… they absolutely deliver. […]
Soul. Swagger. Southern grooves that hit like a late-night confession. 🌙🎸🤘 Alright butt… pull up a stool, grab a pint, and let’s get into something a bit looser, dirtier, and dripping with soul. 🍺🔥 The Black Crowes have always lived in that sweet spot between rock ‘n’ roll swagger and bluesy storytelling — and A […]
If you’ve spent any time hanging around gig queues, festival campsites, or the sticky floors of rock pubs, you’ve probably heard the argument at least once: “Rock and metal are basically the same thing.” Cue the collective gasp from every metalhead within a 30-mile radius. The truth, mun, is a bit more interesting. Rock and […]
Taylor Momsen and the gang return with new music, new chaos, and five huge UK shows Right then rock fans… strap in, because The Pretty Reckless are officially back in business. And not just with a cheeky single or two — we’re talking a brand new album AND a full UK tour announcement. Proper job. […]
Right then rock fans… gather round because a serious piece of music history has just detonated the auction world. The legendary Black Strat — the guitar used by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd to create some of the most iconic sounds in rock history — has just sold for a staggering $14.55 million (£11.4 million). […]
Right then Riff Report crew… grab a cuppa (or a pint, we’re not judging) because the rock memorabilia world has just gone completely bonkers. One of the most legendary guitars in music history — David Gilmour’s iconic Black Strat — has once again become the most expensive guitar ever sold, smashing records at a huge […]
When LN release new music, you know you’re not about to get three minutes of safe, radio-friendly rock. Oh no, butt. You’re about to be dragged into a world of ancient myths, thunderous riffs, and enough atmosphere to make you want to grab an axe and march into battle. Their latest single, “Draugr”, is another […]
New era. New voice. Same arena-smashing swagger — now supersized. 🎹⚡🤘 Alright butt… this is one of those records — the moment everything changed… and somehow still worked like a dream. 😤🔥 When Van Halen dropped 5150 back in ’86, the big question was simple: Could they survive without David Lee Roth? Enter Sammy Hagar… […]
Well then… if dirty southern sludge riffs, biker-bar groove, and whisky-soaked attitude are your thing, Corrosion of Conformity have just rolled back into town sounding like they’ve been dragged through the desert behind a Harley and somehow come out even heavier. 😤🏍️🔥 Their latest single You or Me is pure C.O.C. filth in the absolute […]
Right then Riff Report crew… grab a pint, pull up a stool, and raise a glass — because one of the most legendary songwriters ever to stagger out of a smoky pub and onto a stage is about to be celebrated in proper style. A massive all-star tribute album honouring The Pogues icon Shane MacGowan […]
Arena legends, mosh-pit chaos, and enough riffs to shake the rain clouds off Britain Right then Riff Report crew… if your calendar looked a bit quiet, that’s about to change. The UK rock and metal touring circuit is absolutely stacked right now, with legendary bands, arena titans, and club-level riff machines all preparing to descend […]
Right then, Riff Report crew… gather round because the Osbourne family tree has just grown another tiny branch — and the name attached to it is pure heavy metal royalty. Jack Osbourne has welcomed a brand-new baby daughter into the world, and in a move that feels like destiny written in distortion pedals, he’s named […]