Right then, Riff Report crew… gather round the turntable because this is PROPER wholesome rock ‘n’ roll magic. While the streaming overlords keep feeding us disposable playlists quicker than you can say “skip intro,” Elles Bailey has gone full analogue warrior and reminded the world why vinyl is still king of the hill. 👑📀 To […]
If anyone still reckons punk rock can’t crash the biggest sporting bash on the planet, Green Day just laughed, turned their amps up, and proved them wildly wrong. Before the helmets smashed and the beer got spilled, Super Bowl LX kicked off at Levi’s Stadium with a four-song Green Day opening set that hit like […]
Right then. Strap in. Because this isn’t a drill. This isn’t a tribute act. This isn’t “one last show before tea.” This is Little Angels — the real ones — announcing the BIG, BAD & BACK Tour for November 2026… and it’s rarer than sunshine at a Welsh festival. 🌧️🔥 We’re talking the full original […]
Right. Let’s talk about that halftime show. Super Bowl XLI. Miami. 2007.The sky opens up like a Welsh summer bank holiday and absolutely DUMPS it down. 🌧️ And out walks Prince. Not a wobble.Not a diva meltdown.Not a “health & safety says no”. Just a guitar. A grin. And the kind of swagger that makes […]
Right, gather round the virtual barrier, Riff Report crew 🤘 because today we’re talking about the moment halftime stopped being a polite toilet break and became a full-blown global rock spectacle. Super Bowl XXVII. 1993. Pasadena. The Dallas Cowboys vs the Buffalo Bills. And then… Michael Jackson. Not as a guest. Not as a cameo. […]
Right. Deep breath. Because this one hit like a slow-motion stage dive straight to the soul. 💥🖤 At the 2026 Grammys, amid the glitter, gowns, and industry back-patting, something real happened. Something raw. Something that reminded everyone watching why music — especially rock and metal — still bloody matters. Post Malone stepped up to honour […]
💙 Massive Thanks to Paolo Palmacci – Absolute Gent, Proper Chat 🤘 One of the best parts of running The Riff Report isn’t just blasting new music at irresponsible volumes — it’s getting the chance to actually talk to the people behind it. Real conversations. Real insight. No smoke, no mirrors. And that’s exactly what […]
Sometimes this gig isn’t just about riffs, releases, and arguing over who nicked whose guitar tone in 1994. Sometimes it’s about proper conversations with bands who live and breathe what they do — and that’s exactly what we got when OÏKOUMEN took time out of their world to sit down with The Riff Report. From […]
Right then, rock fans — this one’s massive.Skid Row have officially blown the doors clean off the rehearsal room and announced global video auditions in the hunt for their next lead singer 🤘😈 And because this is 2026 and everything is gloriously unhinged, they’ve teamed up with US music gear legends Sweetwater to make it […]
Gutted. Absolutely gutted, mun. Legendary singer-songwriter, rock icon, and eternal truth-teller Neil Young has officially cancelled his entire 2026 tour, and that sadly includes all seven of his scheduled UK and Ireland dates. No crackle of feedback.No hushed acoustic moments that make the hairs on your arms stand up.No full-room roar of Rockin’ In The […]
Some days, the noise stops. Today is one of those days. We’re absolutely gutted to share that Brad Arnold, founding member and unmistakable voice of 3 Doors Down, has passed away aged just 47 after a brave and private battle with cancer. There’s no clever angle here. No hype. No riffs turned up to eleven. […]
Some gigs whisper nostalgia.This one grabbed it by the collar, cranked it to eleven, and launched it straight into the stalls. A Thunderous, Tear-Jerking, Fist-Pumping Love Letter to Rock ’n’ Roll 🤘🔥 Some gigs are a night out.Some gigs are an experience.This one was a full-blown pilgrimage, mun. The Classic Rock Show didn’t just roll […]
Some songs are made for headphones. Others are made for festival fields. LN’s “Shield Wall” belongs in the second category. This is the kind of track that demands raised horns, pounding fists, and a sea of voices shouting every lyric back at the stage. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Viking battle formation, LN deliver another […]
Just when you think metal’s about to behave itself… Bruce Dickinson kicks the door clean off the hinges. The Iron Maiden frontman, aviation wizard, fencing menace and all-round unstoppable force is currently hard at work on his eighth solo album — and he’s doing it in suitably god-tier surroundings: Dave Grohl’s legendary Studio 606 in […]
Vegas thrives on shock value, but this one hit like a Marshall stack to the chest, mun. Def Leppard opened their Las Vegas residency by dragging White Lightning back into the spotlight — for the first time in 33 years. Not a rehearsal tease. Not a mid-run experiment. Night one. Straight out the gate. Absolute […]