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Celebrating 25 Years of The Sickness C’MON BUTT! The rumours are true — Disturbed are storming back to the UK & Ireland this October, and they’re not coming alone. Nope, they’ve called in the thrash legends Megadeth for a co-headline smash that’s guaranteed to rattle your fillings and have arenas bouncing like a Valleys rugby club dancefloor on payday. 🏴🎸...

What’s occurring, rockers? Thunder’s very own riff wizard Luke Morley has just dropped a brand-new tune, and it’s a proper tidy one! 🤘 His latest solo single, “Walking on Water,” has officially premiered, giving fans a fresh taste of his blues-soaked, melody-packed songwriting away from the big Thunder anthems. 🔥 Expect slick guitar licks, that unmistakable voice dripping with soul,...

🏕️ Festival Luxury in the Clouds – Is It Worth It? So, you want to rock ‘n’ roll but still enjoy a memory foam mattress and fairy lights? Enter: Glamping at Steelhouse Festival – the best way to experience mountain mayhem without wrestling with tent poles in sideways rain. 🐉 But how much does it cost, what do you actually...

💷 How Much Does It Cost, What Do You Get, and Is It Worth It? Camping not your style? Fancy rolling up the mountain in your own four-wheeled fortress of solitude, sound systems, and stovetop breakfasts? Live-in vehicles (campervans, motorhomes, converted vans) are a popular and practical way to experience Steelhouse Festival – and here's everything you need to know...

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, proud, and family-safe on the...

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, here’s your no-nonsense, fully amped-up...

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, complex, and a riff so...

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. No official dates yet, but...

💔 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 Woking to World Domination 🌍...

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 Gets a Gibson Twist 🎶...

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 the band’s earliest classics, lifted...

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 worldwide. Yup, that’s rarer than...

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 socials. No songs. No logo....

📍 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 United States. But forget your...

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 already riding high after recruiting...