From Led Zeppelin’s triumphant return to Queen’s emotional farewell and Oasis defining a generation, Knebworth House has hosted some of the g https://theriffreport.co.uk/04/08/2026/%f0%9f%8e%b8-knebworth-house-the-complete-music-history-of-britains-most-legendary-rock-venue-%f0%9f%a4%98%f0%9f%8f%b0/

Rock fans love a good debate, and few topics get people fired up faster than backing tracks and live enhancements. https://theriffreport.co.uk/04/08/2026/%f0%9f%8e%b8-nikki-sixx-defends-backing-tracks-its-about-giving-fans-the-best-show-possible/

Rock fans love a good debate, and few topics get people fired up faster than backing tracks and live enhancements. https://theriffreport.co.uk/04/08/2026/%f0%9f%8e%b8-nikki-sixx-defends-backing-tracks-its-about-giving-fans-the-best-show-possible/

Leicestershire Police have released an image of a man officers wish to identify following an alleged indecency incident at Download Festival 2026. https://theriffreport.co.uk/04/08/2026/%f0%9f%8e%a1-police-appeal-after-alleged-indecency-incident-on-download-festival-ferris-wheel/

What to Wear, What to Pack and How to Survive the Great British Festival Weather Festival clothing sounds simple. Chuck a few band T-shirts in a bag, grab your boots, pack a hoodie an https://theriffreport.co.uk/03/08/2026/%f0%9f%91%95-the-ultimate-festival-clothing-guide-%f0%9f%a4%98%f0%9f%94%a5/

The Metal Gods deliver nearly 90 minutes of classics, deep cuts and leather-clad heavy metal glory Judas Priest are back on the road, back in the leather and once ag https://theriffreport.co.uk/31/07/2026/watch-judas-priests-full-warsaw-show-from-the-2026-faithkeepers-tour-%f0%9f%a4%98%f0%9f%94%a5/

Some bands spend years searching for the perfect line-up. Managers hold meetings. Record labels draw up contracts. Auditions are arranged. Musicians arg https://theriffreport.co.uk/02/08/2026/%f0%9f%8e%b8-the-ultimate-supergroup-was-accidentally-formed-in-bob-dylans-garage-%f0%9f%a4%98%f0%9f%94%a5/

Some bands spend years searching for the perfect line-up. Managers hold meetings. Record labels draw up contracts. Auditions are arranged. Musicians arg https://theriffreport.co.uk/02/08/2026/%f0%9f%8e%b8-the-ultimate-supergroup-was-accidentally-formed-in-bob-dylans-garage-%f0%9f%a4%98%f0%9f%94%a5/

Cover versions are one of rock music’s greatest traditions. Sometimes a band plays it safe, faithfully recreating a classic as a respectful nod to one of thei https://theriffreport.co.uk/02/08/2026/%f0%9f%8e%b8-the-10-greatest-live-cover-performances-in-rock-history-ranked-%f0%9f%a4%98%f0%9f%94%a5/

Cover versions are one of rock music’s greatest traditions. Sometimes a band plays it safe, faithfully recreating a classic as a respectful nod to one of thei https://theriffreport.co.uk/02/08/2026/%f0%9f%8e%b8-the-10-greatest-live-cover-performances-in-rock-history-ranked-%f0%9f%a4%98%f0%9f%94%a5/

There are songs that top the charts. There are songs that define a generation. And then there are songs that quietly break your heart every single time you he https://theriffreport.co.uk/02/08/2026/%f0%9f%8e%ad-34-years-later-peter-gabriels-most-heartbreaking-song-still-captures-the-end-of-an-era/

If seeing your favourite bands tear up the stage wasn’t enough, Bloodstock Open Air 2026 has just dropped another reason to keep your schedule packed https://theriffreport.co.uk/03/08/2026/%f0%9f%a4%98-bloodstock-2026-reveals-29-epic-signing-sessions-heres-who-you-can-meet-%f0%9f%a9%b8%f0%9f%94%a5/

If seeing your favourite bands tear up the stage wasn’t enough, Bloodstock Open Air 2026 has just dropped another reason to keep your schedule packed https://theriffreport.co.uk/03/08/2026/%f0%9f%a4%98-bloodstock-2026-reveals-29-epic-signing-sessions-heres-who-you-can-meet-%f0%9f%a9%b8%f0%9f%94%a5/

🤘 Slipknot’s resident chaos merchant has returned to social media — but anyone expecting a straightforward explanation may be waiting a little longer The Slipkn https://theriffreport.co.uk/03/08/2026/%f0%9f%8e%a7-sid-wilson-breaks-his-silence-as-slipknot-rumours-leave-the-maggots-demanding-answers/

There are football shirts… There are band shirts… And then there’s Cwmbran Celtic AFC, who have de https://theriffreport.co.uk/03/08/2026/%e2%9a%bd%f0%9f%8e%b8-welsh-football-clubs-new-shirts-backed-by-four-of-the-uks-biggest-independent-bands-and-its-absolutely-brilliant-%f0%9f%a4%98%f0%9f%94%a5/

There are festival-goers… There are headbangers… And then there are the absolute legends who help make the whole thing happen. https://theriffreport.co.uk/03/08/2026/%f0%9f%a4%98-join-the-stonedead-barmy-army-stonedead-festival-2026-is-calling-for-more-volunteers-%f0%9f%94%a5/

Rock music has produced thousands of incredible albums over the past seven decades. Some changed music forever. Some launched entire genres. Others simply contain so many unforgettable songs that t https://theriffreport.co.uk/02/08/2026/%f0%9f%a4%98-the-25-greatest-rock-albums-of-all-time-ranked/

The final frontier… now comes with blast beats There are certain headlines that make perfect sense. Metallica announcing another stadium tour? Fair enough. Ozzy https://theriffreport.co.uk/02/08/2026/%f0%9f%9a%80%f0%9f%a4%98-william-shatner-says-hes-playing-a-heavy-metal-set-at-coachella-aged-96/

For a few glorious summers, one festival appeared ready to change the entire European rock and metal landscape. Its name was hemisphere. Rather than https://theriffreport.co.uk/31/07/2026/%f0%9f%a4%98%f0%9f%8c%8d-sonisphere-festival-the-complete-year-by-year-history-of-rock-and-metal-at-knebworth/

🤘 Introduction When most festivals are still months away and winter refuses to loosen its grip, Planet Rock Presents Winter’s End brings the r https://theriffreport.co.uk/31/07/2026/%e2%9d%84%ef%b8%8f-planet-rock-presents-winters-end-the-complete-history-of-britains-favourite-winter-rock-weekender/

There’s always something a little bit special about Sunday at Steelhouse Festival. https://theriffreport.co.uk/26/07/2026/%f0%9f%8e%b8-steelhouse-sunday-2026-one-last-blast-on-the-mountain-as-steel-panther-prepare-to-close-steelhouse-xv-%f0%9f%a4%98%f0%9f%8f%94%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%94%a5/

The tents are packed. The cameras are charged. The waterproofs are… somewhere. It can only mean one thing – The Riff Report is heading back https://theriffreport.co.uk/24/07/2026/%f0%9f%8e%b8-the-riff-report-is-heading-back-up-the-mountain-for-steelhouse-festival-2026-%e2%9b%b0%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%a4%98/

📸 Press Photo Credit: Lee London Hastings-based country, Americana and rock outfit Kay Iris are preparing to strike musical gold with their brand-new single, ‘Goldrush’, arriving on Thursday https://theriffreport.co.uk/30/07/2026/kay-iris-announce-brand-new-single-goldrush-%f0%9f%a4%a0%f0%9f%94%a5/

As festival season begins to wind down, there’s one event ready to crank the amps straight back up. https://theriffreport.co.uk/29/07/2026/%f0%9f%8e%b8-planet-rockstock-2026-is-bringing-a-rock-n-roll-party-to-south-wales-and-we-are-absolutely-here-for-it-%f0%9f%a4%98%f0%9f%94%a5/

Who says you have to wait until you’ve finished school to chase your dreams? While most teenagers are buried under revision guides, stressing ove https://theriffreport.co.uk/21/07/2026/%f0%9f%a4%98-gcses-by-day-indie-rock-by-night-meet-swanseas-rising-stars-the-undersiders-%f0%9f%8e%b8%f0%9f%94%a5/

The catsuit-clad rock icon will give fans an early taste of his new material at a special hometown performance Justin Hawkins is preparing to step away from The Darkness — temporaril https://theriffreport.co.uk/17/07/2026/%f0%9f%8e%b8-the-darkness-justin-hawkins-announces-debut-solo-album-for-2027/

Ricky Warwick has joined forces with Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen for a brand-new single, as the rock ’n’ roll lifer prepares to release his forth https://theriffreport.co.uk/17/07/2026/%f0%9f%94%a5-ricky-warwick-unleashes-new-single-with-def-leppards-phil-collen-and-announces-uk-in-store-tour/

Cardiff, brace yourselves — Papa Roach are storming into the Utilita Arena this November, and they’re bringing one absolutely filthy support bill along https://theriffreport.co.uk/12/07/2026/%f0%9f%94%a5-papa-roach-bring-landmvrks-and-sleep-theory-to-cardiff-for-a-monster-arena-show-%f0%9f%a4%98-2/

Steelhouse faithful, memorabilia hunters, mountain rockers and anyone who has ever shouted “one more song!” into the Welsh https://theriffreport.co.uk/07/07/2026/%f0%9f%8e%b8-steelhouse-festival-dressing-room-door-signs-go-live-for-auction-welsh-rock-history-up-for-grabs-%f0%9f%90%89%f0%9f%94%a5-2/

Wales has lost one of its most iconic voices. Bonnie Tyler, the legendary Welsh singer behind “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, “Holding Out for a Hero”, https://theriffreport.co.uk/08/07/2026/%f0%9f%96%a4-bonnie-tyler-dies-aged-75-wales-says-goodbye-to-a-voice-that-could-shake-the-sky-%f0%9f%8e%a4-2/