Gig & Tours

They’re back, baby! Counting Crows have announced their long-awaited return to the UK this month for The Complete Sweets Tour — and it’s shaping up to be a proper nostalgic treat for fans who’ve been singing Mr. Jones at the top of their lungs since the ‘90s. 😎 Frontman Adam Duritz and co. will be serving up their signature mix...

It’s official, butt — the Jersey boys are BACK! After seven long years away from UK and Irish stages, Bon Jovi have confirmed their massive return to live touring with the aptly named Forever Tour, kicking off in summer 2026. 😍 The tour begins with a four-night residency at Madison Square Garden, New York, before leaping across the pond for...

Hold onto your hearts, butt — the blues queen herself Beth Hart is heading back to the UK next spring for five headline dates in May 2026! 💙🔥 After blowing fans away with her powerhouse vocals and raw emotion on her last run, Hart’s coming back to remind us why she’s one of the most electrifying live performers on the...

From arena-sized chaos to sweaty club pits — there’s no rest for the wicked! 🤘🔥 What’s occurring, riff lovers? The next 18 months are absolutely STACKED with thunderous guitars, flying beer, and enough pyro to make your eyebrows file for insurance. From heavy metal gods to modern monsters, here’s your ultimate guide to the biggest rock and metal tours tearing...

The Welsh Ragga Metal Kings Return Home for a Massive Night at The Patti Well, that didn’t take long, did it? SKINDRED’s Swansea date at The Patti Pavilion — part of their UK Tour: The Detour — has officially SOLD OUT! 🖤💛 That’s right, butt — on Saturday 18th October 2025, Benji Webbe and the boys are bringing their unstoppable,...

By The Riff Report Crew If you thought 2025 was wild for gigs, just wait until 2026 rolls in. The rock and metal calendar is already looking insane — with legendary comebacks, farewell runs, and mega stadium tours confirmed across the globe. From Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary lap of glory to long-awaited returns by metal titans, this is shaping up...

Hold onto your denim, metalheads — the Metal Gods are coming back to Knebworth! Iron Maiden have officially announced their colossal “Run For Your Lives” show, storming into Knebworth Park on Saturday, 11 July 2026. This isn’t just another Maiden gig — it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest metal events of the decade. The poster alone screams...

According to new trademark filings, the Prince of Darkness might not be done just yet… Hold onto your crucifixes, butt — the madman himself might be gearing up for one final encore. Recent trademark filings under the name “Back To The Beginning” hint that more live shows, films, and merch could be on the horizon. After the legendary Black Sabbath...

The legend himself, Bob Dylan, has just dropped a surprise for fans — a fresh batch of extra tickets for one of his upcoming UK dates this November as part of his ongoing Rough And Rowdy Ways world tour. Dylan’s latest run of shows has been selling out across the board, with fans scrambling for a chance to witness the...

By The Riff Report Blog – where even classical gets a bit cheeky 😎🎻🔥 Ever wanted to hear Queen, Coldplay, or Hans bloody Zimmer under a sea of flickering candles? Welcome to Candlelight Concerts, the live experience that swaps mosh pits for mood lighting — and distortion pedals for violins. Don’t worry, butt — it’s still got vibes. 😏 These...

The amps were ready. The crowd was primed. The riffs were loaded. But now… silence. 😶 The Brussels municipality of Forest (Vorst) has banned Disturbed’s October 15 concert at Forest National, with Mayor Charles Spapens issuing a police order citing a “significant risk of public disorder.” The move follows planned protests against frontman David Draiman’s pro-Israel stance, including that now-viral...

If you’ve just had your mind blown by The Rock Orchestra at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena — pyro, power chords, and all — then there’s only one place to keep the chaos going… and that’s Fuel Rock Club, butt! 🏴 🎸 Location: Womanby Street, right next to Clwb Ifor Bach and just a short stumble from the arena (we’ve all been...

Ever looked up at the stage during The Rock Orchestra and thought, “bloody hell… how much gear do they drag around for this?” Well, strap in, butt — because we’re about to lift the lid (and several flight cases) on the symphonic chaos behind the curtain. 🎶🔥 🎸 What Counts As “Equipment,” Anyway? When we talk about equipment on tour, we don’t just mean...

It’s official, butt — the Rush machine is well and truly rolling again! 🚀 Legendary prog icons Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are gearing up for their colossal 2026 world tour, and drummer Anika Nilles says she “couldn’t be more excited” to be part of the ride. Nilles — who joined the reunited Rush lineup in 2025 — took to...

Prog-metal giants Dream Theater have officially scrapped their planned 2026 UK and European tour, leaving fans across the pond absolutely tamping, mun. 😤 The band, currently riding the wave of their reunion with Mike Portnoy, announced the news with a statement that left European fans scratching their heads — and maybe checking flight prices to New York. “There’s still time...