What’s occurring in the world of Thin Lizzy? Well, guitar icon Scott Gorham – the man whose Les Paul licks helped shape the very DNA of rock – has just unveiled a collection of mind-bending, gloriously psychedelic artworks that’ll have you seeing double quicker than a night out on the Brains SA 🍻. The new […]

What’s occurring, mun? Strap in, because this week the UK album charts turned into a proper mosh pit brawl. On one side of the ring: Ghost, Sweden’s occult metal juggernauts, armed with riffs, robes, and enough incense to fumigate half of Glastonbury. On the other: Stereophonics, Welsh valleys royalty, guitar-slinging veterans who’ve been writing pub […]

The valleys have gone quiet today, mun. Wales – and the rock world – has lost one of its greatest sons. Mike Peters, the voice, guitar, and unbreakable heart of The Alarm, has died aged 66. More than a frontman, Peters was a fighter, activist, and a flag-waver for Welsh rock. He gave us 68 […]

Strap in, mun — the Pennsylvania storm-bringers are back and aiming for the summit. Halestorm have officially announced their sixth album Everest, dropping 8 August 2025, and to celebrate they’re hitting the UK with a monster arena tour this November. Proper job! 🤘 The Album: Everest ⛰️ Halestorm don’t do things by halves, and Everest […]

What’s occurring then? Shinedown — masters of pyro, big riffs and arena-filling choruses — are going all stripped back for a one-night-only acoustic show in London this summer. And guess what, mun? It’s gonna be lush. When & Where 🗓️ 📍 Islington Assembly Hall, London📅 Tuesday 17 June 2025 That’s right, Brent Smith and six-string […]

Not every band is built for TikTok, mate. Let’s be honest — the golden age of metal gave us some absolute legends… and a few acts that were very much a product of their time. 🕰️ From spandex and perms to dodgy lyrics and questionable solos, here are 12 metal bands that would probably bomb […]

What’s occurring, riff-heads? It’s that time of year again when the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame opens its hallowed doors, dusts off the plaques, and lets a fresh gang of legends into the club. Every year it’s the same cocktail of joy, rage, and “HOW did they not induct insert your fave here?!” – […]

(Even if you’ve got all the albums and a Yellow Submarine duvet cover) 1. 🐶 Paul McCartney’s Dog Inspired “Martha My Dear” You thought it was about a long-lost love? Nah butt – it was about his Old English Sheepdog, Martha! Proper job. Paul was so obsessed with her, he even let her sit in […]

What’s occurring, rockers? Strap yourselves in because the Catman himself is back in the spotlight! Peter Criss – founding drummer of KISS, keeper of the groove, and all-round feline rock deity – has just announced his first solo album in a whopping 18 years. That’s right, mun… nearly two decades since his last solo outing, […]

Oi, metalheads! Strap in, because we’re about to summon the gods of distortion, thunder, and chaos. 🎸This ain’t no Rolling Stone fluff list or AI-generated clickbait — this is The Riff Report’s unholy gospel of the greatest metal musicians to ever shred, scream, and slam their way into our skulls. These legends forged the riffs, […]

Because even legends can be right divas… or just proper knobs. Some say metal is all about rebellion, attitude, and being loud enough to make your nan cry. But sometimes, our beloved metal gods take that swagger a bit too far. Whether it’s snubbing fans, trashing venues, or throwing serious shade, these 8 moments prove […]

Alright tidy rockers, strap in – because we’re diving headfirst into Halestorm’s brand-new skull-shaker of a single “Darkness Always Wins” and everything it means for the band, their fans, and the year ahead. We’re talking riffs, history, tour chaos, album hype, and why Lzzy Hale is still the queen of screaming in your face until […]

🕰️ 52 Years in the Making: The Coop Calls the Originals Back from the Crypt “What’s occurring?” you ask. Well, mun, Alice Cooper just broke the internet (and probably a few eyeliner pencils) with the announcement that he’s recording a brand-new album with his original band — the same twisted crew that dragged shock rock […]

When you talk about legends in rock, you’re not just talking about guitar gods or singers who can hit notes higher than Snowdon. Sometimes, the real legends are the ones who’ve taken life’s hardest punches and kept coming back swinging. Rick Allen – Def Leppard’s iconic one-armed drummer – is one of those. Two years […]

By The Riff Report Blog – proudly powered by amps, anarchy, and Greggs sausage rolls They might not shred onstage or scream into a mic, but without these studio warlocks, your favourite metal albums would sound like wet farts recorded in a garden shed. These are the producers — the behind-the-scenes riff sorcerers — who […]