Alright butt, strap in. This was the year Spotify didn’t just cop flak in comment sections, but caught full-volume backlash from artists with nothing to lose and everything to say. It was a properly controversial chapter for Spotify and its co-founder, chairman and CEO Daniel Ek. Between ethical rows, money arguments, political noise and moral […]
Alright mun, the tinsel’s barely settled and the charts have done their thing again. This year’s UK Christmas Number One crown has gone to pop royalty Kylie Minogue, who’s officially beaten festive juggernauts Wham! in the annual December chart scrap. 🎅📀 Fair play. Absolute icon. Kylie’s been soundtracking British Christmases longer than awkward family arguments […]
Right, butt. This one’s got the underground absolutely seething. BBC Radio Scotland has confirmed it’s pulling the plug on several specialist late-night music shows and the reaction from musicians has been loud, angry, and completely justified. These weren’t throwaway slots. These weren’t “stick it on while you fall asleep” vibes. These were the sacred hours. […]
Right. Sit down. Breathe. Put the sausage roll down gently.We’ve got bad news from the front lines of British culture. Greggs.Beloved pastry warlord.National treasure.Unofficial sponsor of every gig, hangover, train delay and bad life choice. The price is going up again. And honestly? This one hurts more than a barrier-free pit when you weren’t ready. […]
Metal doesn’t wait for permission.It doesn’t ask nicely.It doesn’t send a calendar invite. Metal demands to be remembered. And right now, metalheads across the globe are rallying behind one simple, righteous cause: making Ozzy Osbourne Day officially recognised. 🦇🖤 🦇 THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS DESERVES HIS OWN DAY At the time of writing, nearly 15,000 […]
🎄Santa hats. Small voices. Massive emotions, mun. Right, brace yourselves, butt. This one hits straight in the feels like a slow Ozzy ballad drifting through a snow-covered city at Christmas. A school choir in Oslo, Norway has gone properly viral after delivering a heart-melting rendition of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Dreamer”, and the internet has collectively decided […]
Supporting Grassroots Metal Since 2006 If you’ve ever stood in a packed local venue, pint sweating in your hand, watching a band tear through a set like their life depends on it… then congratulations, you already understand Metal 2 the Masses. This is where British metal is forged.Not in boardrooms.Not on TikTok.But in sweat, feedback, […]
New Purple Celebration announce their last-ever Cardiff show after 21 years on the road Alright butt, gather round, grab a purple drink and steady the emotions. This one hits right in the feels. 💔💜New Purple Celebration, the UK’s gold-standard Prince tribute, are heading to Cardiff Tramshed for one final show ever as part of their […]
Right then butt, Swansea is about to get properly funky. This Friday evening, the one and only Craig Charles rolls into Sin City, Swansea, hauling his legendary Funk & Soul Club with him for a night guaranteed to loosen hips, summon disco spirits, and leave the dancefloor steaming. Doors swing open at 7pm, and if […]
If you missed out on Drowning Pool’s UK/IRE run this year, chances are you’re still sulking somewhere clutching a battered CD wallet and muttering “next time”. Good news, butt. Next time is now. Drowning Pool are officially back in June 2026, bringing a slab of prime nu-metal fury with them and dragging along Spineshank for […]
Leicester, take a breath. This one lands heavy. After 31 years at the beating heart of the city’s music scene, iconic venue The Shed has announced it will close its doors for good, with New Year’s Eve marking the final ever night of live music inside one of Leicester’s most beloved cultural spaces. No vague […]
Right then, butt. Cancel your plans. Ignore your responsibilities. Tell your mates you’ve “mutated”.Fallout Season Two has officially dropped, and the post-apocalyptic madness is back with more radiation, more ruin, and a whole lot more reasons to stay glued to the sofa like a Vault Dweller refusing to leave their bunker. After Season One smashed […]
Alt-metal royalty are rolling into town, mun. Strap in, crank it up, and warn the neighbours, because Breaking Benjamin and Chevelle have just dropped a huge UK & European tour for summer 2026, and it’s an absolute monster of a run 🤘💥 This is not a dainty little victory lap. This is full-scale arena pressure, […]
Only in rock ’n’ roll could this sentence exist with a straight face: A refrigerator from Glenn Danzig’s long-vacant Los Feliz home was left on the kerb… and immediately became a collectible artefact from hell. No press statement.No explanation.No hooded Misfits disciple guarding it with candles and corpse paint. Just a fridge.On the street.Waiting for […]
Alright butt, this is one of those rare bits of music industry news that doesn’t make you want to flip a merch table in rage or shout at a booking fee. The Royal Albert Hall – yes that Royal Albert Hall, the posh circular legend of London gigs – has officially become the first 5,000-capacity […]