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It’s one of the darkest moments in music history — the night the world lost John Lennon. The former Beatle, peace activist, and musical visionary was shot and killed outside his home, The Dakota building in New York City, on 8 December 1980.Now, over four decades later, the man who murdered him has revealed chilling new details about how he...

Hold onto your leather jackets, butt — Bon Jovi are up to something, and it’s got fans across the globe buzzing louder than Richie Sambora’s talkbox in Livin’ On A Prayer. 😎 🕔 The Big Tease The rock legends have just started teasing a “special announcement” that’s set to drop at 5pm UK time on Wednesday (22nd October) via YouTube...

Oi oi, what’s occurring, rockers? 👀 The Foo Fighters have only gone and sent the internet into a frenzy (again) — this time with a sneaky teaser that might’ve accidentally revealed the name of their next single. Over the weekend, the band’s official site and socials lit up with cryptic aviation-themed posts, including a logo featuring wings, clouds, and the...

🎸 GUITAR HERO vs ROCK BAND – WHICH GAME RULED THE LIVING ROOM? By The Riff Report 🤘 Ah, the eternal plastic-guitar war! 🎸🔥 Guitar Hero vs Rock Band — the battle that split living rooms, destroyed friendships, and made or broke many a dodgy cover of “Through the Fire and Flames.” 😅 Let’s settle this like true headbangers —...

Before Rock Band, there was Guitar Hero — the OG riff simulator.Back in 2001, two rhythm-game fanatics named Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy founded Harmonix Music Systems in Boston. Their early titles (Frequency, Amplitude) were cult hits on PS2, but they weren’t household names yet. Then in 2005, Harmonix teamed up with publisher RedOctane to create Guitar Hero. With its...

Alright butt, strap in and tune up, because we’re diving head-first into one of the greatest (and daftest) revolutions in gaming history — Guitar Hero. Before “Through the Fire and Flames” broke thumbs across the land, before we all argued over who got the red button guitar, there was a wild dream: to make everyone feel like a rockstar in...

This week marks Invisible Disabilities Week, a powerful reminder that not all challenges are visible — and not every battle comes with a cast, wheelchair, or neon sign. 💛 From chronic pain and fatigue to mental health conditions, autism, ADHD, and autoimmune disorders — millions live every day with disabilities that can’t be seen, but are always felt. It’s a...

After taking 734 days off to focus on his own mental health, Lewis Capaldi has come back not just stronger—but kinder. The Scottish singer-songwriter has announced he’s donating 734,000 hours of free online therapy to fans around the world. That’s one hour for every day he spent stepping back and healing himself. 🧠✨ Capaldi, who’s been open about his struggles...

Love live music, pints, and good vibes? This gig’s for you, butt! 🏴🤘 If you’ve ever dreamed of being part of a team that mixes killer live music, cracking pints, and community spirit, then the legends at Afan Ales want you behind the bar — and maybe even behind the scenes! The Afan Ales crew are on the lookout for...

Ever been on a date that’s gone from lush to get me out of here, mun in about five minutes flat? 😬 Maybe your Tinder match isn’t who they said they were, or things have just started to feel a bit off — we’ve all been there. That’s where the Ask for Angela campaign comes in. 👀💙 South Wales Police...

Hold onto your flux capacitors, folks — it’s that day again! The date Marty McFly and Doc Brown rocketed through time and crashed straight into pop culture immortality. 🚗💨 Yep — October 21st — the official Back To The Future Day, when we celebrate everything from flying DeLoreans to questionable ’80s fashion and the greatest movie soundtrack to ever grace...

Grab a slice and take a seat, butt — the oven’s gone cold at Pizza Hut’s UK dine-in empire. One of Britain’s most iconic family pizza spots has hit the financial fan, with 68 restaurants set to close after the UK franchise operator went into administration. That’s right — the place where many of us first dared to try a...

The man whose guitar riffs defined Aqualung, Locomotive Breath, and Thick as a Brick is finally lifting the curtain on a lifetime of prog-rock wizardry. That’s right, Martin Barre – the legendary former Jethro Tull guitarist – is set to release his autobiography this November, followed by a UK tour in December and a European run in April 2026. If...

When Axl’s mad, you feel it. The Guns N’ Roses frontman lived up to his legendary temper in Buenos Aires last night — and this time, it wasn’t “Paradise City,” it was “Pandemonium City.” 😬🔥 🥁 The Meltdown Heard Around the World Midway through the show, fans noticed things getting tense. Axl had been visibly annoyed for several songs —...

🏆 Rock Royalty Crowned The Official Charts Company (OCC) has revealed the Top 10 biggest-selling rock & metal albums of the 21st century — and the list is a proper belter, mun! These are the records that filled arenas, fuelled teenage angst, and caused more air-guitar injuries than we dare count. For National Album Day 2025, the OCC tallied up...