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🎸 VICTORIOUS FESTIVAL 2026 – WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR 🎪The Riff Report Blog | November 2025 The seaside sounds are getting ready to return once again! Victorious Festival will make its grand comeback to Southsea Common in Portsmouth next August — and while the 2026 lineup hasn’t been officially revealed yet, excitement is already buzzing across the UK festival...

West Ham United have once again joined forces with the mighty Iron Maiden to launch an absolute belter of a football shirt — celebrating 50 years of the world’s loudest band and one of London’s proudest clubs. 🤘 The Iron Maiden x West Ham 50th Anniversary Kit isn’t just a shirt; it’s a crossover event worthy of Wembley and Wacken...

It’s Grammy season again, butt — and the metal world’s buzzing like a wall of Marshalls at full tilt. The nominations for Best Metal Performance are finally out, and this year’s lineup actually slaps harder than expected. Let’s break it down, Riff Report style 👀👇 🏆 The Nominees: 🎭 Sleep Token – “Emergence”🕯 Ghost – “Lachryma”💀 Spiritbox – “Soft Spine”🏃‍♂️...

🎤By The Riff Report 🪩 Hold your horses, metalheads — Disturbed aren’t done. They’re just knackered. Frontman David Draiman has officially clapped back at the media’s latest circus, slamming reports that the band’s short break means internal “turmoil” or a dramatic split. “We’re not fighting. We’re not breaking up. We’re just… tired,” Draiman wrote online. “We’ve been on the road...

🎪Published by The Riff Report Oxfordshire’s beloved Truck Festival has once again proven it’s not just about the music — it’s about making a difference. The festival’s charitable arm, the Truck Trust, has announced that this year alone they’ve raised a jaw-dropping £225,000 for local schools, charities, and community projects. 🤘💛 That’s not a typo — that’s two hundred and...

🤘Published by The Riff Report The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially revealed its 2025 Inductees, and this year’s line-up is a wild ride through decades of rebellion, rhythm, and raw emotion. From Cyndi Lauper’s electric individuality to Soundgarden’s thunderous grunge, this induction class is pure fire. This year’s ceremony is shaping up to be one of the...

The news broke earlier today, sending shockwaves through the dance community. Festival-goers took to social media en masse, posting photos and videos of bewildered crowds and staff relaying the shutdown order. Some reported being told to evacuate the property with minimal notice, sparking confusion across the campsite. Security teams and site staff are reportedly assisting with exits, but information remains...

Well, would you look at that! Quo legend Francis Rossi has fired up the amps once more for a brand-new solo album – and it’s pure, undiluted boogie-rock magic! 😎🔥 Titled The Accidental, the record is set to drop 30 January 2026 via earMUSIC, landing on CD, vinyl (including a limited crystal-clear edition) and all the usual streaming haunts. Yep,...

🎨⚡ DAVID BOWIE’S ‘ALADDIN SANE’ SETS WORLD RECORD FOR ALBUM ART AT AUCTION! ⚡🎨Ziggy’s back — and he’s just outbid Led Zeppelin! 💋🤘 Only in the world of rock ‘n’ roll could a lightning bolt-painted face fetch more than a burning airship — but that’s exactly what’s happened, mun! 🏴 David Bowie’s ‘Aladdin Sane’ album cover has officially set a...

🔥By The Riff Report 🏴🤘 James Hetfield isn’t just the voice of Metallica — he’s the thunder that cracked open metal’s heart. Behind every growl, every downstroke, and every “YEAH!” shouted into the mic, there’s a story of pain, loss, fire, and redemption. This isn’t just rock history — it’s a saga of survival. From family tragedy to near-death on...

ORLANDO, FL — November 2025 | By The Riff Report The chaos has hit Home Bass Festival — and it’s not the kind of bass drop anyone was expecting. What should have been the start of a weekend of beats, pool parties, and Florida sunshine turned into a full-on logistical nightmare for dozens of guests who found themselves stranded at...

Well, well, well… looks like the jungle just got a whole lot messier, butt! 😬 Former Guns N’ Roses manager Alan Niven — the man who helped steer the band from Sunset Strip chaos to global domination — is officially suing the band after they allegedly blocked the release of his tell-all memoir. According to reports, Niven’s long-awaited book promised...

🤘By The Riff Report Blog What’s occurring at Donington, butt?! The mighty Download Festival 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most explosive years yet – and now booker Kam Haq has dropped a juicy bombshell that’s got fans foaming at the mouth. In a chat with Planet Rock, Kam revealed that he’s “hoping to confirm a massive...

By The Riff Report – 6 November 2025 🎤 “Do You Belong, Are You Sure You Belong?” Metallica stormed into Perth’s Optus Stadium for their first Australian gig in over 12 years — a roaring return that left 60,000 fans headbanging, screaming, and, in two particular cases, breaking the law. Because apparently, for a couple of die-hard metalheads, standing on...

Because if anyone deserves a seat on the next rocket to Mars, it’s the Spaceman himself. Only in the world of rock ’n’ roll could this happen, mun. 🏴 A KISS superfan has just launched a campaign calling for Ace Frehley — the original Spaceman, six-string sorcerer, and master of cosmic riffs — to be named a posthumous NASA astronaut....