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Legendary rock drummer TOMMY ALDRIDGE has released a fascinating new behind-the-scenes video exploring Off The Hook, the first artwork from his debut Sonic Visions collection! Created in collaboration with Los Angeles art collective SCENEFOUR, the project transforms the explosive energy of Aldridge’s drumming into striking visual artwork using illuminated drumsticks and specialised light-capture technology. Inspired by his performance of WHITESNAKE’s...

BLACK SABBATH guitar legend TONY IOMMI has officially released the lyric video for his powerful new track ‘Over The Violent Sun’, celebrating the arrival of his long-awaited solo album From The Dark! Released on Friday 23 October 2026 through BMG, the record marks Iommi’s first full-length solo album in 21 years and features an incredible lineup including Norwegian powerhouse vocalist...

American melodic death metal troublemakers NEKROGOBLIKON have unleashed a brand-new live music video for ‘The Boiling Sea’, capturing the band’s explosive performance at AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL 2026 in Sacramento, California! Released on 22 October 2026, the video celebrates the group’s unmistakable combination of crushing guitar riffs, extreme metal vocals, theatrical chaos and outrageous goblin humour. And with NEKROGOBLIKON currently celebrating their...

American hard rock outfit EVA UNDER FIRE have released their brand-new single ‘Starshine’, accompanied by an official music video! Arriving on Friday 23 October 2026 through BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the emotionally charged track captures the highs, exhaustion and overwhelming emotions of life on the road following the band’s massive four-month tour with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH. With crushing guitar riffs,...

American hard rock heavyweights BAD WOLVES have released an extraordinary new version of DOLLY PARTON’s legendary song ‘Jolene’, featuring the unmistakable voice of the late country music icon herself! Released on Friday 23 October 2026 through BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the recording combines crushing guitar riffs, powerful modern metal arrangements and previously recorded vocals from Parton, creating a posthumous collaboration that...

Swiss heavy metal powerhouse BURNING WITCHES have announced the departure of longtime vocalist LAURA GULDEMOND after seven years together! The Dutch singer, who helped shape four studio albums and performed with the band on stages around the world, has decided to pursue a different creative direction. However, the WITCHES have reassured fans that all upcoming concerts will go ahead, with...

COAL CHAMBER drummer MIKEY ‘BUG’ COX has been forced to withdraw from two upcoming performances after suffering a devastating leg injury during a basketball game with his son. The 49-year-old musician shattered his femur after colliding with another player and falling onto concrete, requiring emergency surgery and three pins to repair the damage. Following an already difficult period involving cancer...

BLACK SABBATH legend TONY IOMMI has confirmed that plans to remix the band’s controversial 1983 album Born Again are still moving forward! The legendary guitarist has revealed that the long-lost original recording tapes have finally been recovered and transferred, meaning work can potentially begin on restoring the album’s sound. And with both Iommi and former BLACK SABBATH vocalist IAN GILLAN...

METAL MERCH DAY 2026 returned on Friday 23 October, bringing rockers, metalheads, punks and alternative music fans together for one incredible cause! Organised by UK charity METAL FOR GOOD, the annual event encouraged music lovers to proudly wear their favourite band merchandise, share photographs and make a small donation to help support grassroots community projects across the United Kingdom. And...

Former SLIPKNOT percussionist CHRIS FEHN has made a surprise television appearance on the hit American reality show Pawn Stars, after being called in to authenticate a collection of rare memorabilia connected to the legendary Iowa metal band. Among the items was one of his unmistakable long-nosed masks, with the seller hoping to secure an incredible $15,000! But when Fehn examined...

We’re officially in our seats at Utilita Arena Cardiff, and we’re all ready for THE ROCK ORCHESTRA – ARENA OF FIRE! 🎸🔥 Tonight, we’re swapping traditional guitar riffs for thunderous orchestral arrangements as classical music meets the world of rock and heavy metal! We’re expecting an incredible evening packed with legendary rock anthems, haunting violins, powerful cellos, spectacular lighting and...

BLACK SABBATH legend TONY IOMMI has lifted the lid on the uncomfortable recording sessions behind the band’s final studio album, 13, revealing that legendary producer RICK RUBIN would communicate almost exclusively with him rather than fellow bandmates OZZY OSBOURNE and GEEZER BUTLER. The guitarist has recalled bizarre situations, unexpected songwriting demands and the frustration of being forced to act as...

🤘🔥 PROG ROCK FANS, PREPARE YOURSELVES! British progressive rock pioneers GENTLE GIANT are opening their extraordinary concert archives for Front Row Center (US Dates 1975–1980), an enormous eight-CD collection arriving on Friday 27 November 2026 through MADFISH RECORDS. Featuring eight hours of rare American live recordings, previously unheard performances, newly recovered master recordings and a stunning 60-page hardback book, this...

The Riff Report Blog is heading to Cardiff tonight, Thursday 22 October 2026, to experience THE ROCK ORCHESTRA’s spectacular Arena Of Fire tour at Utilita Arena Cardiff! With legendary rock and metal anthems, haunting orchestral arrangements, dramatic costumes and explosive pyrotechnics, we’re preparing for an unforgettable evening of music, fire and theatrical mayhem! CARDIFF, ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?! 🐉🤘🔥...

THE OFFSPRING have shared some difficult news with fans after longtime guitarist KEVIN ‘NOODLES’ WASSERMAN announced that he is temporarily stepping away from live performances to deal with a sudden and potentially serious health issue. The 63-year-old punk rock legend has confirmed that his bandmates are fully supporting his decision and will continue performing during his absence, while he hopes...