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Sad news from the glam metal world, butt — Ace Finchum, the powerhouse sticksman who helped put Tigertailz on the map, has died at the age of 62. The news was confirmed by his former bandmates Steevi Jaimz and Jay Pepper, who both paid tribute to their fallen friend and bandmate. Finchum was a key part of Tigertailz’s early chaos...

Rock ‘n’ roll icon and KISS co-founder Gene Simmons has reassured fans that he’s absolutely fine after reportedly being involved in a minor car crash in Malibu this week. The incident took place on a twisty stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway — because of course it did, that road’s seen more drama than an MTV reality show. 😅 Witnesses...

Mark your calendars, butt — Friday, 10 October 2025 is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s message from Mind.org.uk couldn’t be clearer: “Join our campaign to fight for mental health today to inspire a brighter tomorrow.” 🌤️ Mental health affects every one of us — whether it’s anxiety before a big gig, burnout after a long week, or that...

Exit 7 & Bar 93 Review (The Riff Report Style 🤘) Before a single amp hums or a beer gets spilled inside the Utilita Arena Cardiff, there’s a sacred ritual that every gig-goer knows: pre-show pints. And for Cardiff rockheads, the pilgrimage usually begins (and sometimes ends) at Exit 7 or Bar 93 — the arena’s twin temples of tunes,...

Grab the tissues, butt — this one’s emotional. 😢 Jack Osbourne was seen breaking down in tears during a recent interview after opening up about the “disgusting hate” directed at Yungblud following his high-energy Ozzy Osbourne tribute performance. The moment, caught on camera, showed Yungblud himself embracing Jack, telling him: “Your dad means the world to me, mate. I did...

Today we raise a glass (and probably a bat wing) to the one and only Sharon Osbourne, who celebrates her 73rd birthday! 🥳 From managing the Prince of Darkness himself to running a full-on rock ‘n’ roll empire, Sharon’s been at the heart of heavy metal mayhem for decades. She’s survived the madness of Ozzfest, countless TV cameras, and Ozzy’s,...

Hold onto your eyeliner, butt — the crypt has cracked open and all hell’s broken loose in Camp Cradle. 😈 Rumours are swirling thicker than dry ice at a goth wedding that Cradle of Filth are being sued by their former members after a massive backstage bust-up involving money, contracts, and what one called a “psychopathic agreement.” Let’s dive into...

Rock and roll’s original space traveller, Ace Frehley, has been forced to cancel his entire 2025 world tour after announcing he’s dealing with “medical issues” that require immediate attention and rest. The former KISS legend — whose riffs launched a thousand arenas — was set to tour across the US, UK, and Europe in support of his latest solo album...

Their only UK date of the year — and it’s going to be emotional, mun. Get your denim jackets ready, rockers — Shane Hawkins, son of the late Taylor Hawkins, is finally bringing the noise across the pond! 🤯 The young powerhouse behind the kit is teaming up with his dad’s legendary cover band, Chevy Metal, for their first-ever UK...

Well, strap in butt, because Yungblud’s kicked up another storm — and this time, he’s got the entire classic rock community scratching their heads (and maybe clutching their pearls a bit). 😏 The Doncaster dynamo’s been under fire since his much-talked-about Ozzy Osbourne tribute performance, which had him belting out “Crazy Train” in full Yungblud fashion — eyeliner, energy, and...

Rumours are flying faster than a bat out of Detroit Rock City — “Gene Simmons hospitalised after car crash!” the internet screamed this week. But before you start polishing your KISS casket in tribute…we’re calling absolute bollocks on this one. 🧢 💥 The “Crash” Heard Round the Web Late last night, social media exploded with posts claiming that “KISS frontman...

By The Riff Report Blog — where we pour pints of truth, not corporate PR froth 🤘 💥 The Punk That Changed Beer Forever Back in 2007, two Scottish lads, James Watt and Martin Dickie, kicked down the doors of the beer world and shouted: “We are the revolution!”BrewDog wasn’t just a brewery — it was an attitude, a middle...

A few years back, some streaming platforms (like Spotify, Apple Music, and even SoundCloud for a bit) did let independent artists upload music directly — no middlemen, no distributors, just drag-and-drop your track and boom, you were global. 🌍 But that didn’t last. Now, you have to go through a digital distributor like DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, Ditto, etc. Why?...

Alright, grab your headphones and your wallet, butt — it’s time for some beer maths. Ever wondered how many times your tunes need to be streamed before you can afford a pint down the pub? Spoiler alert: it’s a lot. Like, “my song’s gone viral on TikTok and I still can’t afford crisps” levels of a lot. 😂 💰 The...

Ozzy Osbourne’s career is nothing short of legendary — from fronting Black Sabbath and inventing heavy metal as we know it, to forging one of rock’s most iconic solo runs (complete with bats, blizzards, and plenty of madness). Now, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed the most-streamed songs across Ozzy’s six-decade career, spanning his Sabbath and solo...