Rock Face - Calder Valley Radio

07/02/2026

So sad to learn of the passing of Brad Arnold, lead singer/songwriter of 3 Doors Down. 47 is far too soon. Thoughts are with his family, band mates, and friend. 🖤

06/02/2026

It’s Rock Face night on the radio. As promised, our featured album is Megadeth’s eponymous final studio album. New music-wise, I’ll be playing three tracks by Nightdive. Come join me for tons of most excellent rock and metal from across the years. 7-9pm. Just ask your smart speaker 🔈 to play Calder Valley Radio.

25/01/2026

Competition time!!

🎉🎟️ Fancy winning a pair of tickets to a film of your choice courtesy of our friends at the Hebden Bridge Picture House 🎬🎉

Just answer the following question:
“Michael, Gertie and Elliott are the children in which 1980s movie?”
Send your answer by EMAIL to [email protected]. The sender of the first correct answer drawn will be contacted by Hebden Bridge Picture House with details of how to get your tickets.
Include your name and email address and add COMP #4 in the subject line.
Entry deadline: 12 noon on Thursday 29th Jan. Good luck!

23/01/2026

A packed show tonight on Rockface. New music from Megadeth, we’re paying homage to Def Leppard’s ‘Pyromania’, and looking back at other mega tracks released this week in history. I’ll be chucking in some other stormers too! Join me at 7pm on Calder Valley Radio.

16/01/2026

Wandering Turnip x Linz co-host is now available on catch-up. A brilliant two hours of alternative rock, riveting chat, and a fair bit of geeking out over music. If you missed it live on the night, you can now get it via the link in the comments below.

12/01/2026

COMPETITION TIME 🎟️🎬🍿

Win a pair of tickets to a film of your choice courtesy of Hebden Bridge Picture House
Just answer the following question: In the Quentin Tarantino film 'Jackie Brown' which actor plays the part of Max Cherry?
Send your answer by EMAIL to [email protected]. The sender of the first correct answer drawn will be contacted by Calder Valley Radio with details of how to get your tickets.
Include your name and email address and add COMP #2 in the subject line.
Entry deadline: 12 noon on Thursday 15th Jan. Good luck!

11/01/2026

Sad news to wake up to. But a lovely tribute from Miles Davis family. RIP Bob Weir.

09/01/2026

Wandering Turnip is back in the studio to co-host tonight’s show and we’ve got a distinctly alternate flavour! Join us at 7pm for two hours of more melodic, chilled, fayre than normal. It’s gonna be fun!

12/12/2025

This is exciting to see. And maybe, just maybe, The Howling will be guests on Rock Face in early 2026. You’ll have to stay tuned to find out. 😉

Witness THE HOWLING supporting the spectacular Creeper across the UK and Ireland in 2026.

Subscribe at creepercult.com for artist presale starting 10am Monday.

General on sale Wednesday at 10am.

10 Apr Exeter Exeter Phoenix
11 Apr Portsmouth The Wedgewood Rooms
12 Apr Brighton Chalk
13 Apr Oxford O2 Academy 2
14 Apr Cardiff The Globe
16 Apr Cambridge Mash
17 Apr Milton Keynes Craufurd Arms
18 Apr Birmingham The Asylum
19 Apr Nottingham Rescue Rooms
20 Apr Hull Social
22 Apr Leeds The Key Club
23 Apr Manchester Club Academy
24 Apr Liverpool Arts Club (Loft)
25 Apr Blackpool Bootleg Social
26 Apr Carlisle Old Fire Station
27 Apr Glasgow Cathouse
29 Apr Belfast The Limelight 2
30 Apr Dublin Whelan’s
2 May London Islington Assembly Hall

12/12/2025

The flu has made me unable to present tonight, but that just means that Rock Face will be non-stop music. This week's show is a celebration of the best rock and metal releases of 2025, a few older tracks that have been my favourites on this year's show, and finally three cracking rock and metal Christmas songs.

Tune in at 7pm online, or just ask your smart speaker to play Calder Valley Radio.

I'll take this opportunity to thank you for tuning in this year, it's been an incredible privilege to bring some amazing artists to you.

I look forward to seeing what 2026 holds, and sharing it with you. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!