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Right then… grab a can, turn the volume up, and prepare for a nostalgia punch straight to the ribs… because Linkin Park have just casually reminded the world they’re still absolute titans of the game 💥 Their 2003 anthem “Somewhere I Belong” has officially blasted past ONE BILLION streams on Spotify 🎧 Yes… BILLION. With a B. Madness. 🎶 METEORA...

Right then Riff Report crew… gather round, crack open a can, and prepare your bank accounts for emotional damage — because this might be the most unhinged rock story of the year. Former Vinnie Vincent shred wizard, chaos merchant, and part-time enigma has announced he’s selling his brand-new album… 💰 FOR TWO. MILLION. DOLLARS. 💰 Not a typo. Not a...

Right then, Riff Report crew… gather round, because McDonald’s have gone and done something borderline illegal in the breakfast world. This isn’t your standard bacon bap.This isn’t your nan’s fry-up. This… is the Sausage & Egg McGriddles® — and it’s basically what happens when breakfast has a few pints and starts making questionable life choices 🤘🍻 🌅 THE SCENE —...

Right then, brace yourselves… because this might be the most metal proposal in human history. James Hetfield. Frontman. Riff lord. The man who taught the world how to properly shout “YEAH!”… has just got engaged — while swimming with whale sharks. Yeah. Not in a restaurant. Not at sunset. Not at the top of a mountain. UNDERWATER. WITH MASSIVE SEA...

Piano, candles, goosebumps… and a bit of unexpected magic in Swansea Right then butt… let’s talk about something a little different from the usual sweaty rock pit chaos. On Saturday night (14 March 2026) Swansea Minster swapped mosh pits for thousands of flickering candles as the Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay rolled into town — and fair play, it turned out...

If you’ve spent any time hanging around gig queues, festival campsites, or the sticky floors of rock pubs, you’ve probably heard the argument at least once: “Rock and metal are basically the same thing.” Cue the collective gasp from every metalhead within a 30-mile radius. The truth, mun, is a bit more interesting. Rock and metal absolutely share the same...

Right then rock fans… gather round because a serious piece of music history has just detonated the auction world. The legendary Black Strat — the guitar used by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd to create some of the most iconic sounds in rock history — has just sold for a staggering $14.55 million (£11.4 million). Yep. You read that right....

Right then Riff Report crew… grab a cuppa (or a pint, we’re not judging) because the rock memorabilia world has just gone completely bonkers. One of the most legendary guitars in music history — David Gilmour’s iconic Black Strat — has once again become the most expensive guitar ever sold, smashing records at a huge auction featuring treasures from The...

Alright butt, let's have a real chat. The air's getting that buzz again, innit? That pre-festival feeling where you can almost smell the overpriced beer, the sizzling burgers, and the faint, ever-present aroma of the portaloo queue. It’s that time of year when we start plotting, planning, and arguing in the group chat about which patch of muddy grass we’re...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=4R7_LvFMq1E When LN release new music, you know you’re not about to get three minutes of safe, radio-friendly rock. Oh no, butt. You’re about to be dragged into a world of ancient myths, thunderous riffs, and enough atmosphere to make you want to grab an axe and march into battle. Their latest single, “Draugr”, is another towering slice of pagan...

Right then Riff Report crew… grab a pint, pull up a stool, and raise a glass — because one of the most legendary songwriters ever to stagger out of a smoky pub and onto a stage is about to be celebrated in proper style. A massive all-star tribute album honouring The Pogues icon Shane MacGowan is officially on the way...

Right then, Riff Report crew… gather round because the Osbourne family tree has just grown another tiny branch — and the name attached to it is pure heavy metal royalty. Jack Osbourne has welcomed a brand-new baby daughter into the world, and in a move that feels like destiny written in distortion pedals, he’s named her Ozzy — a tribute...

At its core, the difference is simple: metal is rock music dialled up to eleven. Think of rock as being built on a foundation of blues scales, infectious grooves, and strong melodies. Metal takes that blueprint and injects it with a huge dose of aggression, speed, and technicality, using much heavier guitar distortion, blistering drum work, and often more extreme...

Right then, rock fans, breakfast lovers, and anyone who has ever demolished a greasy meal after a gig at 2am — McDonald’s is about to drop one of its most bizarrely beloved US menu items in the UK… and honestly, we’re a bit excited about it. After years of British fans staring longingly across the Atlantic like hungry festival-goers outside...

Right then rock history fans — grab your wallets and maybe remortgage the house, because a piece of pure rock ’n’ roll madness is about to go under the hammer. A drum from the kit used by legendary The Who drummer Keith Moon during the era of the classic single “Pictures of Lily” is heading to auction… and the expected...