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โค๏ธ PLEASE SHARE AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD! A 17-year-old music fan from Cornwall has been reported missing following KORNโs concert at Londonโs O2 Arena on Wednesday 4 November 2026. The teenager, known as ALFIE, is from Troon, near Camborne, and was reportedly last seen near the mosh pit at approximately 10.30pm. An appeal circulating within the rock and metal...
Read moreDetails๐ธ๐ฅ THE SEARCH IS STILL ON, BUTT! Seattle grunge legends PEARL JAM have confirmed that theyโre continuing to audition drummers following MATT CAMERONโs departure after an extraordinary 27 years behind the kit. And while PAUL McCARTNEY drummer ABE LABORIEL JR. impressed fans during two September performances at Ohana Festival, bassist JEFF AMENT has revealed that the band still havenโt chosen...
Read moreDetails๐ธ๐ฉ๐ช Get ready to rock like a hurricane, butt! German hard rock legends SCORPIONS are heading to the big screen in 2027 with their long-awaited biographical movie, Wind Of Change. The film will arrive in German cinemas on 28 January 2027 before receiving a North American theatrical release in March, courtesy of distributor Roadside Attractions. And with an impressive cast,...
Read moreDetails๐ค๐ Absolutely disgraceful, butt! A stunning memorial mural celebrating the life of Welsh rock icon BONNIE TYLER has been targeted with eggs just days after being unveiled in her beloved hometown of Skewen, near Neath. The artwork, created by talented Welsh street artist Steve โJenksโ Jenkins, was commissioned to honour the legendary singer following her death in July 2026. Now,...
Read moreDetails๐ธ๐ UP THE IRONS, BUTT! Who needs a compass, Google Maps or a fancy travel agent when youโve got the power of IRON MAIDEN on your side? Eurovision sensation SAM RYDER has revealed how his favourite heavy metal band appeared to send him a little help from the rock gods during the BBCโs Celebrity Race Across The World. And the...
Read moreDetails๐ค Artist: Bryan Adams๐ฟ Album: Howโs It Goinโ๐ Release Date: Friday 6 November 2026๐ท๏ธ Record Label: BAD Records๐จ๐ฆ Country: Canada๐ธ Genre: Rock / Country Rock / Folk Rock / Americana๐ต Tracklist: 12 Songs + Digital Bonus Track๐ฅ Album Number: 17th Studio Album Canadian rock legend BRYAN ADAMS is preparing to release his 17th studio album, Howโs It Goinโ, on Friday...
Read moreDetails๐ธ๐ Get those guitars tuned, crank up the amplifiers and prepare for another battle at the crossroads, butt! Guitar virtuoso STEVE VAI has revealed that heโs ready to reprise his legendary role as devilish guitarist JACK BUTLER in a proposed sequel to the 1986 cult classic Crossroads! Forty years after RALPH MACCHIOโs Eugene โLightning Boyโ Martone defeated Butler in one...
Read moreDetails๐ธ๐ฅ Even rock legends have heroes, butt! FOO FIGHTERS frontman DAVE GROHL has revealed that he was reduced to tears after fulfilling a lifelong dream of performing with Australian hard rock giants AC/DC. The emotional moment came on 2 October 2026 at New Jerseyโs MetLife Stadium, where Grohl joined Angus Young, Brian Johnson and the band for an unforgettable performance...
Read moreDetails๐ธ๐ฅ They might not have the millions of METALLICA, the stadiums of IRON MAIDEN or the private jets of rockโs biggest superstars, but Canadian heavy metal legends ANVIL have something money simply cannot buy: an absolutely unbreakable love of music! And now, following a remarkable interview with frontman Steve โLipsโ Kudlow, the band are returning to Britain and Ireland for...
Read moreDetails๐ธ๐ Get ready to travel into the future, butt! British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have joined forces with acclaimed graphic novel publisher Z2 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their iconic 1986 album Somewhere In Time. Arriving on 2 March 2027, the spectacular new graphic novel will feature eight original stories inspired by the albumโs eight legendary tracks, plus...
Read moreDetailsONE OF ROCK MUSICโS GREATEST VOICES IS HEADING BACK ON THE ROAD, AND THIS TIME HEโS TAKING HIS SPELLBINDING SAVING GRACE PROJECT INTO THE GREAT OUTDOORS! ๐ค๐ฅ Legendary LED ZEPPELIN frontman ROBERT PLANT has announced plans to return to the stage with SAVING GRACE, bringing their distinctive blend of folk, blues, roots music and atmospheric rock to five outdoor concerts...
Read moreDetails๐ธ๐ฆ The Godfather of Heavy Metal might have said goodbye to touring with BLACK SABBATH, but don't go packing away those devil horns just yet, butt! Legendary guitarist TONY IOMMI has revealed that he's interested in performing songs from his brand-new solo album, From The Dark, live. And while another enormous world tour is firmly off the table, the 78-year-old riff...
Read moreDetails๐ธ๐บ More than 50 years of live television, hundreds of musical guests and some of the biggest performances in rock history. Yet somehow, some of the most influential bands and artists ever to pick up a guitar never appeared as musical guests on Americaโs legendary comedy programme, Saturday Night Live! From BLACK SABBATH, LED ZEPPELIN and PINK FLOYD to THE...
Read moreDetails๐ฅ๐จ Forget colouring in fluffy kittens, rainbows and pretty little butterflies, butt! Swedish theatrical rock and metal sensations GHOST are preparing to unleash their first-ever officially licensed colouring book, packed with dark artwork, sinister characters, legendary Papa incarnations and the band's unmistakable gothic imagery. Arriving on Friday 27 November 2026, this gloriously unholy creation comes courtesy of independent British publisher...
Read moreDetails๐ธ๐ The Christmas adverts have arrived, butt, and this year there's some serious rock royalty involved! SAM FENDER has recorded a brand-new version of THE ROLLING STONES' legendary anthem โYou Can't Always Get What You Wantโ for the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert, โGloria and Picklesโ. And if that wasn't exciting enough, Sir MICK JAGGER himself has given the Geordie...
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๐๐ธ๐ฅ MANIC STREET PREACHERS Turn Cardiff Arena Into One Giant Choir โ Thousands Sing โIf You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Nextโ In Spectacular Homecoming Finale!
๐ค๐ฅ OZZFEST 2027 SITE MAP PREVIEW: Main Stage, Golden Circle, VIP Areas, Bars, Food And Festival Facilities Revealed!
๐ค๐ฅ MUSE Prepare To Unleash โThe Wow! Signal Europa Tour 2026โ โ British Rock Giants Tease Explosive Return With โKnights Of Cydoniaโ!
๐โค๏ธ๐ธ MANIC STREET PREACHERS Pay Emotional Tribute To BONNIE TYLER In Cardiff โ JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD Performs โTotal Eclipse Of The Heartโ At Utilita Arena!
๐จ๐ค MISSING PERSON APPEAL: Cornwall Teenager, 17, Reported Missing After KORN Concert In London โ Rock Community Urged To Help Find Alfie!
๐ค๐ฅ๐ฅ PEARL JAM Still Auditioning Drummers After MATT CAMERONโs Shock Departure โ JEFF AMENT Confirms Band Want To Play Live Again In 2027!
๐ค๐๐ฅ PINK FLOYD Announce Massive โAnimalsโ 50th Anniversary Deluxe Reissue โ Unreleased ROGER WATERS Song, Rare Recordings And Historic 1977 Concert Unearthed!
๐ค๐ฌ๐ฅ SCORPIONS Biopic โWIND OF CHANGEโ Confirmed For March 2027 US Cinema Release โ German Rock Legends Bring Their Extraordinary Cold War Story To The Big Screen!
๐๐๐จ BONNIE TYLER Memorial Mural EGGED Just Days After Unveiling โ South Wales Police Investigate Attack On Tribute To Welsh Music Legend!
๐ค๐ฅ U2 Announce THIRD London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Concert Due To Huge Demand โ Irish Rock Legends Add Extra June 2027 Show!
๐ค๐๐ฅ IRON MAIDEN โSaveโ SAM RYDER On Celebrity Race Across The World โ Eurovision Star Reveals How A Lost Heavy Metal CD Changed His Life!
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OZZFEST 2027 โ All Three Confirmed Festival Dates
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๐ค๐จ๐ฆ BRYAN ADAMS Unleashes 17th Studio Album โHowโs It Goinโโ โ Canadian Rock Legend Celebrates His Homeland With Country, Folk, Political Anthems And Classic Rock โnโ Roll!
๐ค๐ธ๐ฅ STEVE VAI Could Return For โCROSSROADSโ Movie Sequel โ Legendary Guitar Duel Set For A Rematch 40 Years After The Cult Rock Classic!
๐คโกโค๏ธ DAVE GROHL Breaks Down In Tears After Performing โHighway To Hellโ With AC/DC โ FOO FIGHTERS Legend Calls It One Of The Greatest Moments Of His Life!
๐ค๐ฅ ANVILโs Steve โLipsโ Kudlow Refuses To Give Up On Heavy Metal โ Canadian Legends Return To The UK And Ireland With โPounding The Pastโ Tour!
๐ค๐ฆพ๐ฅ IRON MAIDEN Unleash โSomewhere In Time: The Graphic Albumโ โ Eddie Returns As A Cybernetic Killing Machine For Epic 40th Anniversary Celebration!
๐ค๐ฟ ROBERT PLANT & SAVING GRACE Announce June 2027 UK & Ireland Tour โ LED ZEPPELIN Legend Returns For Five Spectacular Outdoor Shows!
๐ค๐ฅ BLACK SABBATH Legend TONY IOMMI Wants To Perform โFrom The Darkโ Live โ The Godfather Of Heavy Metal Hints At Special Concerts After 21-Year Solo Album Comeback!ยฉ 2026 The Riff Report Blog. All Rights Reserved. The Riff Report Blog is an independent Welsh rock, metal and alternative music publication. All original written content, reviews, interviews, photography, graphics and other material published on this website remain the intellectual property of The Riff Report Blog and/or their respective credited creators unless otherwise stated.
ยฉ 2026 The Riff Report Blog. All Rights Reserved. The Riff Report Blog is an independent Welsh rock, metal and alternative music publication. All original written content, reviews, interviews, photography, graphics and other material published on this website remain the intellectual property of The Riff Report Blog and/or their respective credited creators unless otherwise stated.