Right then Riff Report crew… brace yourselves, because a true metal institution is rising from the ashes. Ozzfest is officially returning in 2027, and it’s not messing about either. Sharon and Jack Osbourne have confirmed the legendary festival will roar back to life with two massive nights at Villa Park in Birmingham. Yes, you read […]
🩸 The Birth of the Beast 1. CATTLE HAMMER is not a cosy name. When this project first took shape, what emotional or sonic itch were you trying to scratch that other bands couldn’t? DW – Hey, thanks for reaching out, its appreciated. At the point that Cattle Hammer was born, I’d been […]
Old-school fury. Modern punch. Thrash that still bites like a rabid dog. 🐕💀🤘 Alright butt… lace up your boots and clear some space, because this one’s about to turn your living room into a full-blown circle pit. 😤🔥 With Goliath, Exodus prove once again that they’re not here to coast on legacy — they’re here […]
Right then, gather round sci-fi nerds, Whovians, and anyone who’s ever cried at a TV show like it personally betrayed them. Because a proper bit of fan history in Wales is about to disappear. After 17 years, the famous shrine dedicated to Ianto Jones from the sci-fi spin-off Torchwood is finally being removed from Mermaid […]
Dusty roads. Ocean air. Blues rock that hits you right in the soul, mun. 🌊🎸🔥 Alright butt… take a breather, grab a pint, and let’s drift into something a bit more earthy, soulful, and properly atmospheric. 🍺🌅 With Salt Roots, Willie and the Bandits aren’t chasing radio hits or chart numbers — they’re crafting music […]
Right then, Riff Report crew… strap in, tighten the leather trousers, and prepare your eyeliner — because this one’s got more drama than a backstage argument over the last warm can of Red Bull. 😈🥤 Sebastian Bach has enthusiastically proclaimed: “I am the lead singer of Twisted Sister.” Casually. Just like that.No warning. No gentle […]
Right then Riff Report crew… gather round the metaphorical bar. Because this one? This one’s special. We bang on about community all the time in rock and metal. We shout about unity. We chant “you’re not alone” like it’s gospel. But what if you actually were alone on a Friday night because you literally had […]
Right then, Riff Report crew. We all know that buzz. Ticket secured.Band tee on.Pre-gig pint flowing.Group chat popping off. But here’s something that doesn’t get talked about enough… Not everyone has someone to go with. And for some people — especially adults with learning disabilities and autistic people — going to a gig alone isn’t […]
Right.Industrial disciples.Gather in a circle. Because this one feels heavy. Trent Reznor has hinted that Nine Inch Nails might never tour again after the Peel It Back Tour. Yes. Might never tour again. “It’s hard to say if we’ll hit the road like this ever again,” he admitted — and somewhere, a thousand black T-shirts […]
Right then, Riff Report crew — this one’s for the history nerds, the vinyl hoarders, the “I was there, mate” storytellers, and anyone who knows British rock didn’t start at Download. Because before the mega-festivals, before branded stages and corporate wristbands… There were muddy fields.Massive amps.And history being made in real time. Enter the National […]
Right then, butt. Let’s talk about the absolute guardians of the sticky floors, the dodgy toilet doors, the £4.80 pints, and the rooms where your future Download headliner once played to 37 people and a confused barmaid. We’re talking about Music Venue Trust. And if you love live music — properly love it — you […]
There are some stories that shake a scene. And then there are stories that define it. The Sophie Lancaster Foundation was born out of unimaginable tragedy — but what it has built since is something powerful, resilient, and rooted firmly in the alternative community so many of us call home. Sophie Lancaster was attacked in […]
Right. Sit down. Grab a cuppa. Or a pint. Or both. Because Sharon Osbourne has just confirmed that the music of Black Sabbath is heading out on a full-scale classical tour… and it’s kicking off right here in the UK. Yes mun. The band who practically invented heavy metal are getting the orchestral treatment. Strings. […]
Right then, butt… this one’s a proper lump-in-the-throat moment. Mike Vernon, the blues-obsessed studio mastermind who helped shape the sound of British rock royalty, has passed away at the age of 81. And if you’ve ever drifted away to that shimmering, spine-tingling instrumental “Albatross”… you’ve felt his magic whether you realised it or not. 🌊 […]
Right. Deep breath. If your idea of a good night involves loud amps, gritty vocals, and riffs that feel like they’ve been dragged through a smoky Mississippi bar and dropped straight into a British boozer… then this one’s for you. Jack J Hutchinson has officially announced his ‘Soul Believer Tour 2026’, and it’s shaping up […]