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.
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Right then butt… grab a pint and pull up a stool, because this story has more twists than a mosh pit at 2am.
For years, BrewDog looked unstoppable.
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Right then, butt — gather round the virtual bar at The Riff Report, because this is one of those stories that sounds made up… but is absolutely 100% metal history.
Picture the scene.
Download Festival. Donington Park. 2004.
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Right then, rock fans… this one’s a heavy one.
Tommy DeCarlo, the singer who stepped up to the mic for legendary US rock giants Boston, has sadly passed away at the age of 60.
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Right then, Riff Report crew… gather round the campfire of rock history, because Alice Cooper is about to unleash a whole new kind of show across the UK.
No guillotines.
No electric chairs.
No giant Frankenstein monsters.
Well… probably.
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Right then butt, gather round the imaginary backstage bar — because a proper rock hero is about to get the recognition he deserves.
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Short month… massive riffs. February came in swinging, mun. 🤘
Right then, Riff Report crew — February might only have 28 days, but the rock and metal world absolutely stuffed it with new records.
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New year… new riffs… and a fresh stack of albums ready to shake the speakers, mun! 🤘
January might be the month where everyone’s still recovering from Christmas dinners and questionable New Year decisions, but the rock and metal world clearly didn’t get the memo.
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Spring Is Here… And The Riffs Are Blooming
Right then Riff Report crew — March rolled in with slightly longer days, a hint of spring in the air… and an absolute barrage of fresh rock and metal singles blasting out of rehearsal rooms and studios around the world.
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Short Month… BIG RIFFS
Right then Riff Report crew — February might be the shortest month of the year, but clearly nobody told the rock and metal world that.
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New Year, New Noise, Same Beautiful Chaos
Right then, Riff Report crew — the Christmas leftovers are gone, the New Year’s hangover has (mostly) cleared, and the amps are already back on 11.
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New Year, New Noise, Same Beautiful Chaos
Right then, Riff Report crew — the Christmas leftovers are gone, the New Year’s hangover has (mostly) cleared, and the amps are already back on 11.
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February might be the shortest month of the year… but when it comes to rock and metal birthdays, it absolutely punches above its weight.
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March is when winter finally starts packing its bags. The days get longer, festival posters start dropping, and somewhere in the distance you can almost hear the rumble of festival bass bins waking up again.
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February might be the shortest month of the year… but when it comes to rock and metal birthdays, it absolutely punches above its weight.
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The month of frost, leftover Quality Street tins, questionable New Year’s resolutions… and, as it turns out, an absolute pile of rock and metal legends entering the world.
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Right then Riff Report crew… strap in, because rock royalty have just announced something properly epic.
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Right then, rock ‘n’ roll crew… this one’s absolutely bonkers.
Metallica have just extended their Las Vegas Sphere residency to a colossal 24 shows.
Yep. You read that right.
Not five.
Not ten.
Twenty-four nights of pure, face-melting metal chaos.
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Mark Shaw brings the classics back to London this Good Friday
Right then rock fans, if you fancy swapping the giant festival fields for something a bit more up-close, sweaty, and seriously nostalgic, we’ve got a tidy gig for you.
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Right then Riff Report crew… brace yourselves, because a true metal institution is rising from the ashes.
Ozzfest is officially returning in 2027, and it’s not messing about either.
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Right then Riff Report crew… brace yourselves, because a true metal institution is rising from the ashes.
Ozzfest is officially returning in 2027, and it’s not messing about either.
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🩸 The Birth of the Beast
1. CATTLE HAMMER is not a cosy name. When this project first took shape, what emotional or sonic itch were you trying to scratch that other bands couldn’t?
DW - Hey, thanks for reaching out, its appreciated.
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🩸 The Birth of the Beast
1. CATTLE HAMMER is not a cosy name. When this project first took shape, what emotional or sonic itch were you trying to scratch that other bands couldn’t?
DW - Hey, thanks for reaching out, its appreciated.
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Right then, gather round sci-fi nerds, Whovians, and anyone who’s ever cried at a TV show like it personally betrayed them.
Because a proper bit of fan history in Wales is about to disappear.
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Right then, Riff Report crew… strap in, tighten the leather trousers, and prepare your eyeliner — because this one’s got more drama than a backstage argument over the last warm can of Red Bull.
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Right then Riff Report crew… gather round the metaphorical bar.
Because this one? This one’s special.
We bang on about community all the time in rock and metal. We shout about unity. We chant “you’re not alone” like it’s gospel.
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Right.
Industrial disciples.
Gather in a circle.
Because this one feels heavy.
Trent Reznor has hinted that Nine Inch Nails might never tour again after the Peel It Back Tour.
Yes. Might never tour again.
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Right then, Riff Report crew.
We all know that buzz.
Ticket secured.
Band tee on.
Pre-gig pint flowing.
Group chat popping off.
But here’s something that doesn’t get talked about enough…
Not everyone has someone to go with.
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💀 TRENT REZNOR HINTS NINE INCH NAILS “MAY NEVER TOUR AGAIN” – SAY WHAT NOW?! 🎸🔥
Right.
Industrial disciples.
Gather in a circle.
Because this one feels heavy.
Trent Reznor has hinted that Nine Inch Nails might never tour again after the Peel It Back Tour.
Yes.
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Right then, Riff Report crew — this one’s for the future headliners.
The bedroom riff writers.
The school-hall drummers.
The “we’ve got three songs and a dream” bands.
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