Right then. This one hurts. Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman, founding riff-warrior of Manowar, has revealed he’s been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. And his words? “It crushes me not to be able to play guitar.” That’s not just a sentence. That’s a dagger to the heart of heavy metal. 🎸 The Man Who Helped Build […]

Right then. Deep breath. Don Henley has dropped a line that’s landed heavier than a bass cab falling off a festival stage — the mighty Eagles are likely calling it a day in 2026. “We’ve had a great run, an extraordinary run.” An extraordinary run.That’s like calling the Millennium Stadium “a tidy little shed.” 🎶 […]

Some athletes meditate.Some visualise success.Some listen to calming nature sounds and imagine floating on clouds. Mia Brookes?Nah. She cranks the metal, blocks out the world, and launches herself into the stratosphere like gravity personally offended her 🤘🔥 During Big Air qualification, the Team GB snowboarding powerhouse revealed her pre-run ritual — and it’s enough to […]

Right then, Riff Report crew… gather round the turntable because this is PROPER wholesome rock ‘n’ roll magic. While the streaming overlords keep feeding us disposable playlists quicker than you can say “skip intro,” Elles Bailey has gone full analogue warrior and reminded the world why vinyl is still king of the hill. 👑📀 To […]

If anyone still reckons punk rock can’t crash the biggest sporting bash on the planet, Green Day just laughed, turned their amps up, and proved them wildly wrong. Before the helmets smashed and the beer got spilled, Super Bowl LX kicked off at Levi’s Stadium with a four-song Green Day opening set that hit like […]

Right then. Strap in. Because this isn’t a drill. This isn’t a tribute act. This isn’t “one last show before tea.” This is Little Angels — the real ones — announcing the BIG, BAD & BACK Tour for November 2026… and it’s rarer than sunshine at a Welsh festival. 🌧️🔥 We’re talking the full original […]

Right. Let’s talk about that halftime show. Super Bowl XLI. Miami. 2007.The sky opens up like a Welsh summer bank holiday and absolutely DUMPS it down. 🌧️ And out walks Prince. Not a wobble.Not a diva meltdown.Not a “health & safety says no”. Just a guitar. A grin. And the kind of swagger that makes […]

Right, gather round the virtual barrier, Riff Report crew 🤘 because today we’re talking about the moment halftime stopped being a polite toilet break and became a full-blown global rock spectacle. Super Bowl XXVII. 1993. Pasadena. The Dallas Cowboys vs the Buffalo Bills. And then… Michael Jackson. Not as a guest. Not as a cameo. […]

Right. Deep breath. Because this one hit like a slow-motion stage dive straight to the soul. 💥🖤 At the 2026 Grammys, amid the glitter, gowns, and industry back-patting, something real happened. Something raw. Something that reminded everyone watching why music — especially rock and metal — still bloody matters. Post Malone stepped up to honour […]

Some days, the noise stops. Today is one of those days. We’re absolutely gutted to share that Brad Arnold, founding member and unmistakable voice of 3 Doors Down, has passed away aged just 47 after a brave and private battle with cancer. There’s no clever angle here. No hype. No riffs turned up to eleven. […]

Just when you think metal’s about to behave itself… Bruce Dickinson kicks the door clean off the hinges. The Iron Maiden frontman, aviation wizard, fencing menace and all-round unstoppable force is currently hard at work on his eighth solo album — and he’s doing it in suitably god-tier surroundings: Dave Grohl’s legendary Studio 606 in […]

A gut-punch decision — and a brutally honest one There are metal singers… and then there’s Blaze Bayley. For decades, Blaze has been that guy. The one still stood by the merch table long after the last chord fades. The one signing dog-eared CDs, battered Maiden shirts, vinyl sleeves, gig tickets, arms, foreheads — probably […]

“Gotta say something,” says the Queen drummer — and he absolutely does 🥁🔥 When the world starts sounding like it’s being run by absolute clowns, sometimes the only responsible thing a rock legend can do is pick up a mic and have a proper go. That’s exactly what Roger Taylor has done with his brand-new […]

Alright butt, grab your battered leather jacket and start mentally cancelling plans, because Robert Jon & The Wreck are bringing their blues-soaked, Southern-fried rock ’n’ roll back to the UK not once… but TWICE in 2026. That’s right.👉 June 2026👉 October 2026 Two full UK runs. Zero messing about. Absolute graft. 💪🎸 🇬🇧 THE UK […]