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What’s occurring, rockers? Strap in, because this one is LUSH. A resurfaced video of Dolores O’Riordan — the unmistakable voice of The Cranberries — has been doing the rounds again, and honestly… proper job! This performance isn’t just good. It’s spine-tingling, goosebump-summoning, “where were you the first time you heard this?” legendary. 🤯🔥 🎤 THE UNEXPECTED COVER THAT MELTED THE...

Posted on The Riff Report – where nostalgia comes with loud guitars and a cuppa that’s gone cold because you were too busy head-banging. What’s occurring, butt? Strap in, because today we’re rewinding the clock to the year 2000 — the year the world was panicking about the Millennium Bug, Limp Bizkit were chewing up the charts, and The Beatles...

The Riff Report Blog Well, c’mon butt… we knew this day would come eventually, but it still hits like a rogue pyro blast to the eyebrows. After decades of roaring choruses, silky vibrato, and enough hair-metal swagger to power the National Grid, the legendary frontman of Whitesnake has announced he’s calling time on his touring days. Yep — the man...

WHAT WENT DOWN The Riff Report Well buckle up, because this one punched the internet right in the jaw. Rod Stewart’s son stepped into the ring for his boxing debut… and it was over faster than a Slayer blast beat. We’re talking 13 seconds. Thirteen. That’s not even enough time to microwave a Pot Noodle, let alone make your mark...

The Riff Report — Where Even the Seismographs Headbang What’s occurring, rockers? Grab your pints, tighten your laces, and brace yourself — because AC/DC’s latest Melbourne gig didn’t just blow the roof off… it shook the literal ground beneath Australia. Proper job. 😅🔥 Yep, you read that right. Angus, Brian and the lads hit the stage on their Power Up...

What’s occurring, butt? Gather round, because the kings of rock ’n’ roll thunder have once again proven that you simply cannot keep a good riff down — not even in Melbourne, where the EPA reckons AC/DC’s show was a bit on the loud side. And by “a bit on the loud side”, I mean… they got two whole noise complaints....

More than 40 British music legends have signed a letter demanding action — and we are HERE for it. If there’s one thing that gets the entire rock world fired up (besides a fresh bag of cans and a late-night Fuel Rock Club playlist), it’s seeing genuine fans being absolutely rinsed for gig tickets. And this week, the fury has...

Another one falls.Another light goes out.Another space for creativity, safety, and musical discovery disappears from the map. Manchester’s beloved Mother Mary’s has officially closed its doors, marking yet another heartbreaking loss for the UK’s already fragile grassroots live-music sector. For a scene built on small stages, community hubs, DIY energy and late-night dreams, every closure hits like a dropped amp...

The Riff Report presents: the sweatiest, loudest, most beer-soaked live albums ever made. Alright butt — strap in, warm up the air guitar, and grab yourself a £9 festival cider, because today we’re diving head-first into 20 live albums that prove rock ’n’ roll is best served LOUD, messy, and absolutely unhinged. These aren’t polite recordings.These are front-row, rib-rattling, someone-just-stood-on-your-foot...

A full-throttle Riff Report special, mun! What’s occurring? Grab a brew (or a pint 🍺), because this might be the most rock ’n’ roll workplace story of the year — possibly the decade. A hotel chef has allegedly been shown the door after doing something every single rocker on this planet would’ve done without hesitation: Taking a photo with AXL....

🎙️ Sharon, Kelly & Jack Open Up on The Osbournes Podcast 🤘 Grab a cuppa (or something stronger, butt), because this one hits like a doom-laden Tony Iommi riff. On the latest episode of The Osbournes Podcast, Sharon, Kelly and Jack sat down and spoke candidly about losing the Prince of Darkness himself — and holy hell, mun… it’s emotional....

Only in Australia, mun! 🇦🇺🤘 A thunderous 374 bagpipers just stormed into the record books in Melbourne by belting out AC/DC’s legendary anthem “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll)” — and yes, it was every bit as gloriously chaotic as you’re picturing! 🎶 The streets of Melbourne were transformed into a tartan tsunami...

In a move equal parts classy and emotional, KISS are reportedly leaving an empty chair for founding guitarist Ace Frehley at next month’s Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C. 🇺🇸 The legendary rockers — Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer, and Eric Singer — will be celebrated for over five decades of face paint, pyro, and pure rock ‘n’ roll...

Rock royalty Paul Rodgers — the iconic frontman of Free, Bad Company, and even a one-time vocalist for Queen — has finally shared his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame acceptance speech after missing the ceremony due to ongoing health issues. 💔 The heartfelt message, posted on Bad Company’s official YouTube channel, shows Rodgers speaking directly to fans and fellow...

What’s this? Christmas came early, mun! 🎄 In a surprise reunion that melted even the iciest of rock hearts, Taylor Momsen and Jim Carrey crossed paths once again — 25 years after they starred together in How The Grinch Stole Christmas. The two were spotted together at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, where Momsen appeared to...