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Alright, metalheads, let’s talk Pantera. One of the heaviest, angriest, most face-melting bands to ever stomp a stage… and yet, somehow, there are absolute BANGERS in their discography that have never seen the light of a live setlist. 🤯 Whether it’s because they were too deep-cut, too raw, or just got lost in the chaos of Dimebag’s guitar wizardry, here...

Welcome to the latest chapter in the never-ending saga of fence vs fandom — and this time, it’s personal. Heaton Park, Manchester. The holy ground of Northern music. The scene of Oasis chaos both past and present. And now, apparently… a high-security fortress. Fans were left absolutely tamping over the weekend when a huge metal fence was slapped right in...

Yep, in a truly bonkers twist that nobody had on their 2025 bingo card, Snoop Dogg gave the Swans a shout-out in a recent interview while promoting his upcoming UK tour. When asked about UK footy teams, he dropped this beauty: “I got love for them Swansea boys, man. Been watchin’ them for a while now.” WHAT?! 😂 Cue every...

Right then, let’s talk stem splitters. Not the biology kind. Not the plant kind. The glorious kind that makes music nerds cackle like mad scientists. If you've ever thought, “I love this song but I just want the vocals... or just the bassline... or JUST THE BLOODY COWBELL,” – welcome to the world of stem separation. This is where science,...

What’s occurring?! Only one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most iconic guitars — missing for over five bloody decades — just casually resurfaced in a New York museum, like it had popped out for milk and forgot to come back until now. 😳 Yes, really. The 1959 Gibson Les Paul, famously wielded by Keith Richards during The Ed Sullivan Show in...

Where Shred Meets Sorcery, and Solos Get Weird🧙‍♂️🔥 By The Riff Report Welcome, progheads and tone nerds! Strap in, because we’re diving face-first into a fretboard-frying rabbit hole to crown the 11 best prog metal guitarists of all time. 🤘 This ain't your dad's blues rock list — this is the land of 13/8 time signatures, polyrhythmic breakdowns, and solos...

“The crown will forever remain yours!” – XOSG 🤘 Well now, this clears the fog in the valley of doom. After weeks of whispers, speculation, and fans wondering “Where the hell were Soundgarden?” during Black Sabbath’s epic “Back to the Beginning” farewell bash in Birmingham, we finally have an answer straight from the grunge gods themselves. In a heartfelt, poetic,...

Scotland doesn't mess about when it comes to live music. From legendary Glasgow mosh pits to eerie castles echoing with riffs, this wee country punches well above its weight. Whether you’re howling at the stage in a dark club or swaying in a highland field with bagpipes in the background – here’s your ultimate guide to the best live music...

Ahhh Ireland – land of poets, pints, and absolutely legendary gigs. From the wildest pub sessions to arena anthems that shake the foundations of Dublin, the Emerald Isle delivers some of the most passionate, soul-stirring live music experiences you’ll ever find. Whether you're moshing in a basement in Belfast or swaying in Galway with a Guinness in hand – here’s...

England’s gig game is next-level iconic. Whether you fancy screaming lyrics in a sweaty pub in Camden, losing your mind in a Manchester arena, or swaying under chandeliers in a gothic hall, this country is bursting at the seams with legendary venues. Let’s crank it up and dive into the ultimate list of England’s finest live music venues – the...

💥 From Head-Scratchers to Headbangers 💥 Sometimes the music world just goes completely rogue. 🌀 One minute you’re blasting Sabbath, the next you're wondering why Ice-T is screaming over Tony Iommi riffs. Welcome to the strange, wonderful, and occasionally brilliant universe of surprising music collaborations — where genres crash into each other like a tour bus on a roundabout. Buckle...

South Wales isn’t just home to dragons, daffodils, and dodgy weather – it’s a live music paradise! From sweaty pub gigs in Cardiff to full-blown arena spectacles, the valleys and cities down here are buzzin' with venues that have seen legends born, pint glasses flung, and amps cranked to 11. Let’s take a lush little dive into the best live...

Celebrating the music of the legendary Eagles with harmonies so tight they could make Don Henley weep, The Illegal Eagles have become one of the UK’s most beloved tribute bands – and 2025 is shaping up to be their biggest flight yet. C’mon butt, 28 years is no joke. Since the balmy August of 1996 (when the Spice Girls ruled...

🏆 Winner: Caroline Street, Cardiff – aka Chippy Lane Location: City Centre, CardiffNickname: “Chippy Lane”Hours of Madness: Midnight to 4am 🔥 The Good A holy pilgrimage for any party-goer in the Welsh capital. Home to OGs like Dorothy’s Fish Bar 🍗 (where chicken curry and chips = spiritual awakening). Prices? Student-friendly. Portions? Absolutely diabolical. Locals, rugby fans, tourists, and stag...

Ahoy, butt! Strap in for a proper tale of salty seas, swinging sixties, and some of the boldest disc jockeys ever to flip a record. We're diving into the full-blown rebellious saga of Radio Caroline — the OG pirate radio station that stuck two fingers up to British broadcasting laws and gave rock fans the tunes they actually wanted. 🤘📻...