Right then, Riff Report family — this one’s close to the core of what music’s meant to be. We bang on about grassroots.We shout about supporting the next generation.We live for that first chaotic debut gig. But what if someone never even gets the chance to pick up an instrument in the first place? That’s […]
Right then, butt — this one’s all about atmosphere. Candlelight Concerts are rolling into Swansea, transforming one of the city’s most iconic buildings into a glowing sea of candlelight for a night of live music that hits you square in the feels. No towering speaker stacks. No blinding screens. Just musicians, melodies, and the kind […]
Another sacred temple of live music is temporarily dimming the lights, pulling the amps, and putting the kettle on for the builders. 🏗️ The legendary Half Moon in Putney — a pub so soaked in music history it practically hums when you walk past — has officially closed its doors for a major revamp. And […]
Strap in, butt, because the long-rumoured Ozzy Osbourne biopic has officially shuffled out of the “yeah, maybe one day” pile and into this is actually happening territory. Casting has moved from pub-table fantasy booking to real-world decisions, and the actor set to portray the Prince of Darkness himself has already been chosen. And here’s the […]
Twin leads blazing. Choruses built for fists in the air. This is NWOBHM spirit reborn, mun. ⚡🤘🔥 Alright butt… crack open a cold one and dust off that denim jacket, because this one’s got proper old-school metal DNA running through its veins. 😤🍺 With Midnight Blitz, Tailgunner don’t just nod to the New Wave of […]
RIGHT THEN.If your idea of a relaxing evening involves whisky, thunderous riffs, biker jackets, and enough guitar squeals to wake the dead, Black Label Society have arrived once again carrying pure sonic destruction in both hands. 😤🍺🔥 Their latest single Name in Blood is exactly the sort of towering heavy-metal bruiser you’d expect from the […]
Jara Solís Steps In as Rhea Thompson Continues Recovery 🤘💀 Right then, mun — gather round the amps, because Tailgunner have dropped an important update ahead of the first leg of their Midnight Blitz tour, and it’s one of those band-family-first moments that deserves proper respect ❤️🔥 ⚡ Rhea Thompson Taking Time to Heal For […]
Winter has officially been evicted. The mighty Winter’s End Festival 2026 has dropped its full stage times, and it’s a four-day riff buffet designed to keep your neck sore and your heart happy. Afternoon scorchers, evening monsters, and not a single wasted slot — this is how you do a winter rock festival properly. Proper […]
Some albums arrive with hype.Others arrive with heart. This one lands with both hands on your chest. What started as a spark of love turned into a full-blown musical uprising. After the initial idea of honouring Matt Long through music took shape, his mum, Fiona, had a thought that changed everything. Why not make this […]
Unhinged riffs. Punk energy. Absolute chaos in the best possible way. 😈🔥🤘 Alright butt… this one’s not here for a polite listen — it’s here to kick your door in, nick your snacks, and start a mosh pit in your living room. 😤💥 With Cartoon Violence, Mother Vulture unleash a wild mix of punk attitude, […]
If your band’s van runs on pizza grease and power-chords, Grate Balls Of Flour is where you wanna be. Proper tasty, mouth-watering slices that hit harder than a Marshall stack at full tilt. Whether you’re in need of a post-gig feed, a lunchtime slice sesh, or just wanna treat the crew right, this joint’s got […]
Grok AI, Deepfakes, and the Government Going Full Bouncer Mode 🇬🇧🤖 Strap in, butt — this one’s a proper tech-world pile-on. Over the last few days, rumours have been flying faster than empty cups at a Slayer pit: could X (formerly Twitter) and its AI sidekick Grok actually be banned in the UK? 😬🔥 Short […]
John Lydon Unmasked on The Masked Singer and Britain Loses Its Tiny Punk Mind 🤯🤘 Just when you think Saturday night telly can’t get any stranger, boom — out waddles a Yak and underneath the fur is John Lydon. Yes, that John Lydon. Former Sex Pistols frontman. Founder of Public Image Ltd. Professional wind-up merchant. […]
Where legends learned their first chords, annoyed the neighbours, and plotted world domination… Rock stars don’t just fall out of the sky in a cloud of dry ice and feedback. They come from terraced houses, council estates, semis, and streets that had no idea what was coming. These humble bricks and mortar witnessed the birth […]
Proper saddening news washed over the music world this weekend, butt — Bobby Weir, that gentle storm of a guitarist and one of the founding sparks of the Grateful Dead, has passed away. A lifer of the road, a storyteller by heart, and a community-builder through six decades of music, Bobby transitioned peacefully, surrounded by […]