Steelhouse Festival isn’t just for the headbangers and beer slingers – it’s a family-friendly celebration of rock music set in the stunning Welsh mountains. And if you’re looking to bring the little monsters (we mean angels) along, then Family Camping is the way to go! Here’s everything you need to know about keeping it loud, […]

Every summer, high in the hills of Ebbw Vale, the sound of riffs, roars, and rock anthems echoes across the mountains. And if you’re heading to Steelhouse Festival, one of the best ways to soak in the full experience is to camp right on the mountain. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or a festival first-timer, […]

Whether you’re a long-time Ride the Lightning lifer or a fresh face from the 72 Seasons era, here are 25 essential Metallica bangers you need in your ears. No filler. No posers. Just straight-up metal mayhem. Let’s go! 🧨 1. Master of Puppets 📀 Master of Puppets (1986)The undisputed king of Metallica songs. Epic, dark, […]

Well now, butt, dust off your flannel shirts and harmonicas because the legend himself – Neil flipping Young – is teasing a UK summer 2025 tour! 🤘🇨🇦🇬🇧 The godfather of grunge and folk-rock wizard has been dropping hints that he’ll be making his way back across the pond for a run of shows next summer. […]

💔 The rock world is reeling today with the news that Rick Buckler, legendary drummer of The Jam, has passed away at the age of 69. A founding member of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, Buckler wasn’t just a drummer — he was the relentless pulse behind a generation of anthems. The Jam: From […]

What’s occurring, butt? Well, in true rock ’n’ roll fashion, Brian May only went and pulled off a sneaky live set to unleash his brand-new custom Gibson guitar. Yep – the Queen legend, knight of the realm, and astrophysics overlord swapped telescopes for power chords and gave fans a proper treat. 🤘 The Red Special […]

Only KISS could look at a £40 vinyl and go, “Nah, lads, let’s add a few more zeros.” 😂 The glam-rock gods have just announced the release of ‘Strutter’ on 24-carat gold vinyl — with a price tag that’ll make your bank account weep: £40,000. 💰💎 🎶 The Golden Spin We’re talking about one of […]

Well butt, if you’re a Black Stone Cherry fan, you’d better start sharpening those elbows for Record Store Day – because the Kentucky riff-slingers have just dropped a proper tasty announcement. 🤘 They’re releasing a brand-new exclusive album for Record Store Day 2025 – and here’s the kicker: it’s limited to just 500 vinyl copies […]

Download Festival loves a curveball – bin jousting chaos, secret sets in tiny tents, and bands who pop up unannounced at 3 a.m. But this year? They’ve gone full mystery box. On the 2025 line-up, sandwiched between the riff lords and metal titans, sits a single word that’s left fans scratching their heads: PRESIDENT. No […]

📍 Victoria Palace Theatre, London / Richard Rodgers Theatre, Broadway / Disney+ / World Tour🎶 “Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?” Spoiler: this show does, and it does it spectacularly. 🧠 The Story At its heart, Hamilton is the story of Alexander Hamilton – immigrant, writer, soldier, politician, and founding father of the […]

Oi oi, punk rock royalty is back! Billy Idol – the bleach-blond sneer that defined a generation – has just confirmed he’ll be playing his one and only UK headline show in 2025. Yep, just one shot to get your Rebel Yell on, so if you miss it… tough luck, butt! 😅 The Idol is […]

Well, here we go again! Nirvana’s surviving members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic have dusted off the flannel and fired up the fuzz pedals for yet another reunion – but this time they’ve brought a rather unexpected frontman into the mix: Post Malone. Yep, the tattooed Texan beer-pong king himself is stepping into Kurt Cobain’s […]

What’s occurring in punk land? Well, it wouldn’t be a proper week without John Lydon – a.k.a. Johnny Rotten – spitting venom at the very band that made him famous. The latest rant? He’s branded talk of a Sex Pistols reunion as nothing more than “karaoke.” Brutal, but very on brand. Rotten Refuses to Play […]

AC/DC — the thunder-lords of riffs, the black-clad gods of stadium rock — are known for one thing above all else: consistency. You go to an AC/DC gig, you know exactly what you’re getting. Exploding cannons, Angus in his sweaty schoolboy uniform, and a setlist tighter than a pint of Brains on a Friday night […]

What’s occurring, riff lovers? We’ve got some juicy news that’ll get your pint glasses shaking — Toronto’s soul-soaked blues rockers Bywater Call are storming back to the UK this November 2025, and they’re dragging along none other than South Africa’s own guitar sorcerer Dan Patlansky, armed with his Loop Station Show (a.k.a. LSS — layers […]