There are moments in British TV history that feel like a collective fever dream.MTV’s The Valleys is absolutely one of them. Back in 2012, MTV rolled into South Wales, pointed cameras at a group of loud, glamorous, unapologetically Welsh twenty-somethings, and told the rest of the UK: “This is happening. Deal with it.” 📺🔥 Britain […]
Small rooms. Big riffs. Welsh chaos incoming 🤘🔥 Right then, butt — this one’s a belter. Florence Black have officially unleashed The Pouring Rain Tour – Part I, rolling through the UK & Ireland this April 2026, and it’s all about sweaty club shows, chest-rattling volume, and riffs flying at point-blank range. No arena polish. […]
Right then… Chelmsford is about to get absolutely feral in summer 2026, because State Fayre Music Festival has just dropped 28 brand-new acts onto an already stacked line-up – and it’s shaping up to be one of the most sun-soaked, Americana-fuelled, riff-friendly weekends the UK’s seen in a long while. 🌞🍔🎶 Set to take over […]
A gut-punch decision — and a brutally honest one There are metal singers… and then there’s Blaze Bayley. For decades, Blaze has been that guy. The one still stood by the merch table long after the last chord fades. The one signing dog-eared CDs, battered Maiden shirts, vinyl sleeves, gig tickets, arms, foreheads — probably […]
“Gotta say something,” says the Queen drummer — and he absolutely does 🥁🔥 When the world starts sounding like it’s being run by absolute clowns, sometimes the only responsible thing a rock legend can do is pick up a mic and have a proper go. That’s exactly what Roger Taylor has done with his brand-new […]
The UK music scene is on life support, the tour vans are haemorrhaging cash, and the artists? They’re being told to smile, post on socials, and crack on. 😤🎤 This week, Lily Allen lobbed a truth grenade straight into the industry’s lap: she lost £13,000 touring the UK — and now she’s selling photos of […]
Right then… straighten your denim, steady your pint, and prepare for some proper rock ’n’ roll history, because Deep Purple have officially announced a London show at the legendary Royal Albert Hall — and yes, it’s exactly as massive as it sounds. This is Deep Purple doing what Deep Purple do best: rolling decades of […]
Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper & Ritchie Valens – Gone Too Soon, Never Forgotten Sixty-seven years ago today, rock ’n’ roll took one of its cruellest gut punches.A small plane went down just outside Clear Lake, Iowa, and with it went three young men who were only just getting started — three voices that helped […]
Massive thanks to Stone Sea for taking the time to sit down with The Riff Report 🤘🔥 Top chats, cracking stories, and serious passion for the craft — exactly the kind of energy we love championing. It’s always a buzz digging into the riffs, the graft, and the madness behind the music, and you lot […]
Album Review | UK metalcore with teeth, heart, and zero fear 🔥🤘 There’s a certain moment in a band’s journey where everything locks into place. The riffs hit harder. The songs breathe deeper. The confidence stops being loud and starts being felt.That’s exactly where Before The Sirens land with As It Is Above, So It […]
Trecco Bay Holiday Park, South WalesCold air, hot riffs, and one tragically missed trip to Coney Beach… Winter in South Wales doesn’t mess about. It’s grey, it’s damp, and it’s got a wind that laughs in the face of your hoodie. And yet, every year, hundreds of rock and metal fans descend on Porthcawl to […]
Welsh rock bruisers Florence Black have just lobbed a big, glowing flare into the timeline — and it’s got tour bus fumes written all over it. The band have officially confirmed that a UK & Ireland tour announcement is landing tomorrow at 10am, and if you’re a fan of big riffs, chest-thumping choruses, and crowds […]
Alright butt, grab your battered leather jacket and start mentally cancelling plans, because Robert Jon & The Wreck are bringing their blues-soaked, Southern-fried rock ’n’ roll back to the UK not once… but TWICE in 2026. That’s right.👉 June 2026👉 October 2026 Two full UK runs. Zero messing about. Absolute graft. 💪🎸 🇬🇧 THE UK […]
Some bands chase moments.Some bands build legacies. Pennsylvania metal heavyweights Motionless In White have officially smashed past two billion streams as lead artists worldwide, and this one carries serious weight. No gimmicks. No overnight TikTok nonsense. Just years of relentless touring, consistent releases, and a fanbase that sticks tighter than a wristband after a sweaty […]
Some bands slow down with age. Some mellow out.Accept?They’ve looked at their 50th anniversary, cracked their knuckles, and decided to turn the amps up even louder. Yes butt — Accept are storming back into the UK in August 2026, celebrating five decades of Teutonic heavy metal domination, and they’re bringing Tailgunner along as special guests. […]