“For a long time, it was Oklahoma and Texas,” says singer Daniel Allen. “But Alabama is the one having this moment.” Step aside, Lone Star and Sooner States — Alabama’s kicking boots through the saloon door and planting its flag in the heart of country music. And leading the charge with a whiskey-soaked war cry […]

🤘 UP THE IRONS, LONDON – MAIDEN ARE COMING FOR YOU! The beast is back! Iron Maiden are storming into London Stadium, and every self-respecting Trooper is gearing up for a night of heavy metal majesty, epic solos, pyro madness, and Bruce bloody Dickinson defying the laws of time and space. But before the first […]

Where to Drink & Eat Before (and After) the Gig 🏟️🍻🍔 Alright, you beautiful mosh gremlins — the Linkin Park reunion is finally landing at Wembley Stadium, and it’s gonna be absolute scenes. Whether you’re screaming your lungs out to “Faint”, sobbing to “One More Light”, or just reliving your emo phase in full force […]

What’s occurring, rockers? Grab a pint, crank the Marshall stacks, and get comfy because we’re about to dive headfirst into one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll sagas of all time. Yep – the Scorpions are turning 60 years old as a band. SIX DECADES! That’s older than colour telly in Wales, mun. 🏴 To […]

Your Ultimate Guide to the Loudest, Grimiest, and Most Legendary Headbanger Havens in Britain Calling all riff-lovers, leather-wearers, pint-pullers, and circle pit survivors – welcome to the definitive guide to the best rock and metal pubs and clubs in the UK! From iconic venues with decades of sweaty history to under-the-radar dive bars where local […]

C’mon butt! Biffy only went and melted the Pyramid Stage with pure Scottish fury, sweat, and glorious noise. 🏴 🌄 The Calm Before the Biff-Storm It’s Friday night at Glastonbury 2025, and the air’s thick with cider mist, glitter, and the lingering echo of synths from the earlier sets. But anyone worth their rock salt […]

It’s the ultimate battle of the bands – a globe-spanning smackdown louder than Lemmy’s motorbike and heavier than a hangover at Bloodstock. One question has divided metalheads for decades… Who’s got the better bands – the UK or the USA? Grab your battle jackets, tune your air guitars, and let’s throw down. It’s time for […]

Well, c’mon butt… where do we start with this one? Guns N’ Roses rolled into Villa Park like a battered tour bus with three wheels and a flat, and the crowd? Let’s just say half were running for the loos before November Rain had even drizzled. 😅 This show was part of their much-hyped UK […]

By order of the Prince of Darkness himself… Brum just got a lot louder! Birmingham, brace yourself – Ozzy Osbourne is back in town, and he’s bringing the madness with him. After years of health setbacks and tour delays, the Godfather of Heavy Metal is returning to his roots with a massive hometown comeback gig… […]

Let’s not sugarcoat it: we’re not 18 anymore, butt. Our gig days now include phrases like “I need to book annual leave the day after” or “I can’t stand for more than two bands in a row.” 😅 So here’s a spicy idea, fresh from the land of leeks and leather jackets… 💡 Matinee Rock […]

The Beast has landed in Dublin! Iron Maiden are about to raise hell at the stunning Malahide Castle, and we’re here to make sure your pre-gig pints, post-show snacks, and logistical survival are all sorted like a true roadie pro. 🤘 From pubs oozing character to chip vans with queues longer than the Powerslave tour, […]

In a world where every riff is recorded, every scream is Snapchatted, and every pit is posted before the second chorus — one band dares to scream: PUT YOUR PHONES AWAY.And who better to spark the rebellion than the anarchic, electro-punk juggernaut that is WARGASM? Yep, you heard that right, mun. WARGASM have officially announced […]

Genre: Reggae Metal, Ragga Punk, Alt-Rock, Junglecore Riff MayhemFormed: 1998 – Newport, South WalesKnown For: Mashing up every genre ever and making pits feel like carnivals (with fists) 🥊🎉 🎤 WHO ARE SKINDRED? Imagine if Bob Marley and Lemmy had a baby, and it was raised by The Prodigy, Pantera, and a Cardiff club DJ. […]

Genre: Hard Rock, Anthem Rock, South Walian SwaggercoreFormed: 2014 – Bridgend, South WalesKnown For: Massive choruses, bigger riffs, and repping Cymru loud and proud 🏴 🏴 WHO ARE THOSE DAMN CROWS? Imagine if Shinedown, Alter Bridge, and Foo Fighters got wrecked on Penderyn whisky and started writing songs about heartbreak, hope, and hometown pride – […]