There are festivals with fancy champagne bars, corporate lounges, influencer photo booths and VIP sections full of people who donβt even know whoβs playingβ¦ β¦and then there are festivals like Templemore Metal Fest 2026. π The sort of festival built for the real ones.The pit survivors.The denim-and-patch-jacket warriors.The βIβll just have one pintβ liars.The glorious […]
Well this absolutely sucks, mun. π© Cardiffβs heavy music faithful were left gutted this week after UK sludge titans Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs β aka the infinitely easier-to-scream Pigs X7 β were forced to cancel their Cardiff headline show at Tramshed following illness within the band. And if youβve spent any time […]
There are festivalsβ¦ and then there are underground metal gatherings that feel like sacred rituals held in dark rooms fuelled entirely by riffs, sweat, beer, patched battle jackets, and pure stubborn heavy metal spirit. Hordes X falls firmly into the second category. This September, Scotlandβs oldest metal festival storms back into Dundee for its 16th […]
Right then, metalheadsβ¦ If there was ever a sign that Iron Maidenβs EDDFEST is about to become one of the greatest weekends in British rock history, this might be it. Planet Rock legend Paul Anthony has officially been confirmed as the host of the Maidenville Stage during Iron Maidenβs gigantic 50th anniversary celebrations at Knebworth […]
Right then, Belfastβ¦ whoβs ready for a night of whiskey-soaked singalongs, stomping boots, broken voices, and enough southern-fried energy to shake the walls off Limelight 1? π»π₯ Because Ole 60 are officially heading to Limelight 1, Belfast on 15th November 2026, and this has all the ingredients of becoming one of the most talked-about gigs […]
Right then, buttβ¦ somebody check the hairspray levels and warm up the smoke machines because Adrian Vandenberg is officially bringing the spirit of classic Whitesnake roaring back to life in 2026. ππ₯ The legendary Dutch guitarist has announced the βMy Whitesnake Yearsβ USA Tour, and honestly, this thing looks like it was forged inside a […]
Dust off the black hoodies, start warming up those singing voices, and prepare the post-gig kebab budget accordingly because Theory of a Deadman are officially heading back to the UK in February 2027 for a huge seven-date tour β and the British rock scene is already buzzing harder than a festival campsite generator at 3am. […]
Right then, metalheadsβ¦ somebody check the smoke alarms because the internet is currently burning hotter than a Rammstein stage show in the middle of a heatwave. ππ₯ A HUGE rumour has erupted online suggesting that Rammstein could be preparing a massive return to the live stage in 2027 β and fans across Europe are already […]
Prog rock royalty hit the road with special guests, classic cuts, and enough keyboards to melt your brain, butt πΉβ‘ Progressive rock fans of Britainβ¦ assemble immediately. πΊπΆ The mighty John Hackett Band have officially announced their huge Autumn 2026 UK Tour, bringing a glorious mix of brand-new material, classic Hackett favourites, and atmospheric prog […]
Right then, Bristol metalheadsβ¦ prepare yourselves. ππ» American heavy music legends Sevendust are officially bringing their monstrous One Euro/UK Tour 2026 to the UK this December, with a huge stop booked at Bristol Electric on Friday 11th December 2026 β and honestly, this could end up being one of the best heavy shows to hit […]
Alternative rock royalty The Smashing Pumpkins have officially cracked open the vault of β90s sadness, fuzz pedals, and glorious emotional chaos with the announcement of the Rats in a Cage Tour β a massive North American trek celebrating 30 years of the legendary Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. π₯πΈ And honestly, buttβ¦ this is […]
Political punk metal chaos is about to rip through the countryβ¦ and we are SO here for it, mun π€π Right then, buttβ¦ cancel your quiet nights in, tell your boss youβve βgot plansβ (you absolutely do now), and get ready for some proper noise β because HAWXX have just unleashed the news: π A […]
Riff Report HQ is already shaking like a dodgy stack of Marshall amps Right then, buttβ¦ this oneβs a bigβun. Because Five Finger Death Punch have officially confirmed a huge 2027 arena tour across Europe, the UK, and Ireland β and the metal world is already preparing for impact ππ₯ π TOUR DATES (SO FARβ¦) […]
There are tribute bandsβ¦ And then thereβs Nothing But A Good Time β The Rock Anthems Show β a full-throttle, hairspray-soaked, fist-pumping rock βnβ roll party that feels like someone accidentally opened a portal straight back to the Sunset Strip in 1987. ππ» If your soul needs giant choruses, screaming guitar solos, and crowds belting […]
Right thenβ¦ strap in, crack open a can, and prepare to leave reality at the door, because French psychedelic riff merchants SLIFT are back β and theyβre bringing the chaos across the globe, butt. With their brand new album Fantasia landing on June 5, the Toulouse trio have just unleashed plans for a massive North […]