The calm before the storm? Not for long… Steelhouse Festival XV is well and truly underway, and as fans continue to flood onto the mountain, one stage is already looking primed for absolute mayhem. Standing proudly beneath the Steelhouse stage roof is the unmistakable backdrop of King Kraken, with the Welsh rock heavyweights preparing to […]

Sometimes life on the road throws up unexpected surprises. A broken guitar? Fair enough. A dodgy festival shower? Standard. A cancelled ferry? We’ve all been there. But getting bitten by a bat… then a poisonous spider… on two separate AC/DC tours? Now that’s proper rock ‘n’ roll chaos. Taylor Momsen, the powerhouse frontwoman of The […]

Rock legend forced to cut New York performance short as fans rally behind the Bon Jovi frontman. 🤘🎤 There are few names in rock music as iconic as Jon Bon Jovi, but even legends have difficult nights. Fans attending Bon Jovi’s recent performance at Madison Square Garden were left surprised after the singer brought the […]

One last tour. One last singalong. One final chance to see The Hunna tear up a Welsh stage. 💔🤘 Indie rock favourites The Hunna have announced a Cardiff date as part of their huge farewell tour, giving fans in Wales one final opportunity to see the band perform together before they bring their journey to […]

Rock fans, this one’s going to hit right in the feels. The legendary Bernie Marsden, best known as the original guitarist behind Whitesnake’s timeless classic “Here I Go Again,” is set to make one final appearance in his much-loved Inspirations Series with the release of Stage, the fifth and final album in the collection. Following […]

Rock and metal fans love a good debate, and this one has kicked the hornet’s nest all over again. Former Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French believes that if the legendary glam metal outfit were ever to perform again, Sebastian Bach would be the natural choice to take over vocal duties—and he says it’s the […]

Heavy metal may have conquered Knebworth, but not everything survived EddFest unscathed. After an unforgettable weekend celebrating Iron Maiden’s incredible legacy at EddFest, the band has taken to social media to thank the thousands of fans who travelled from around the world to be part of the historic event. However, alongside their heartfelt message came […]

For fans of colossal stages, deafening riffs, and enough pyro to make the local fire brigade nervous, this is the kind of rumour that gets the heart racing. According to recent reports, Rammstein are preparing for a brand-new festival tour expected to take place in two years’ time. While nothing has been officially confirmed by […]

When it comes to outrageous rock ‘n’ roll stories, few people can match the legendary bassist and co-founder of KISS, Gene Simmons. Known as much for his larger-than-life personality as his iconic Demon persona, Simmons has never been shy about discussing his colourful past. One of the most talked-about claims from the rock legend is […]

The van is packed, the trailer is hitched, the sunglasses are on, and the all-important emergency Greggs supplies appear to be safely aboard. Kris Barras Band are officially on tour! 🤘🔥 Over the next two weeks, the British rock heavyweights will be tearing their way across Europe, bringing thunderous riffs, huge choruses and enough road-worn […]

Grab the sun cream, chuck a waterproof in the bag, and prepare yourselves for another loud weekend on the mountain because the latest Steelhouse Festival weather forecast is looking pretty tidy, mun! 🤘☀️🍻 Steelhouse is famous for many things: massive riffs, incredible views, friendly faces, questionable campsite decisions and weather that can seemingly change faster […]

If you’re spending over £300 on festival tickets, another £200 on camping gear, and enough on burgers and beer to make your bank manager cry, it makes sense to take a phone that can actually do the experience justice. After looking at camera performance, battery life, durability, zoom quality and real-world concert performance, here are […]

For years, smartphones have been getting better and better, but there’s still something special about a dedicated compact camera. Better zoom, larger sensors, improved low-light performance and more creative control make them a brilliant choice for gigs and festivals. Whether you’re stood on the barrier at Steelhouse, halfway up the hill at Bloodstock or watching […]

Exactly one year after the world lost Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne has shared the most fitting tribute imaginable. Her message to fans was simple: Play Ozzy’s music really loud. No candlelit silence. No whispering. No polite little background playlist while someone makes a cup of tea. Turn the speakers up, shake the windows, annoy the […]