Few bands have pulled off an unforeseen reinvention with the same defiant aplomb that Sylosis have in the past few years. With the departure of vocalist Jamie Graham in 2010 after making significant headway in the industry, bagging a record deal with Nuclear Blast, high profile tours and slots at …

It may be time to face facts: in 2012, metalcore is essentially dead in the water. Granted, it’s still in prominence in bastardized forms as courtesy of the Asking Alexandria’s and Bury Tomorrow’s of the world, but “classic” metalcore, if such a word can be attributed to a genre that …

I get the chance to catch up with Sponge the bass player from Electric River, after releasing their brand new EP ‘In Your Name’. There is talk of a new album and a tour in October…Enjoy! Lara Kisel – Electric River I have to say is a very intriguing name, …

For a man with a career and musical backstory spanning almost 20 years, it’s to Devin Townsend’s credit that he has never ceased to surprise us. From the progressive, extreme metal-infused stylings of the dearly missed Strapping Young Lad, through occasional dips into the electronic and ambient worlds on albums …

Oceans Of Night are an equalized balance of  progressive rock and modern metal. They experiment  with com-positional methods and technological innovations, fronted with compelling vocals. The band is made up with three highly talented musicians, Scott Mosher guitar and keyboards, Scott Oliva on vocals and Alan Smithee on drums and percussion. The nature of …

Electric River were a band that caught my eye just by the name, so I thought I would check out what they had to offer. It also turned out that they were bringing out a brand new EP called ‘In Your Name’. When I was reading up about them, you …

Looking like a cross between Mushroomhead and Mutter era Rammstein, Ost+Front (Eastern Front) are a Germen industrial metal band formed in Berlin in 2009.  Having released their first single Fleisch (Meat) in 2011, their debut album Ave Maria is being released on Sept 10th this year (2012) through Out Of …

The latest gothic rock band to emerge from the depths of Scandinavia, Finland to be precise, are The 69 Eyes, a band that adds another name to a long legacy of rock and metal bands from the snowy country. Their latest release, a full length studio album imaginatively entitled X …

Planetmosh got the amazing opportunity to interview the mutli-talented metal goddess that is Lady Starlight, bringing you insights to her passion for progressive rock, how she expresses herself through different artist mediums and how she wants to change the normality of the DJ culture. Lady Starlight is someone  that articulates through her …

Pop-metal seems to be the new thing, these days. Softer metal bands that are meant to appeal to a wider audience are becoming ever more common, (The City Divided, Dead By April). Therefore, the fact that Italian metal masters Evershine are grasping this genre with both hands, and grasping it …

      FRIDAY 31st AUGUST to SUNDAY 9th SEPTEMBER – RED LION, Crete Hall Road, Gravesend, Kent DA11 9AA 6 STAGES, 10 DAYS, THE BIGGEST EVENT IN NORTH KENT – EVER! BREED 77, MALEFICE, PRAYING MANTIS, SILENT DESCENT, SPIT LIKE THIS, SLAM CARTEL, GENERATION GRAVEYARD, SANCTORUM, GAZ MARLOW (INME), MENTALLICA, …

So with an intense weekend at Bloodstock I had the amazing opportunity to interview Kobra Paige, an amazing female metal vocalist, that kicks some serious ass on stage. 1. Kobra and Lotus are really starting to make a name in the metal scene; you have shared the stage and performed …

Formed in Sweden in 2009 The Graviators are on a mission to bring back the sound of 70’s heavy metal.  With heavy yet melodic riffs, they immediately caught the ear of local record label Transubstans who helped them release their self titled debut in the same year.  The band began …

Sound Storm are a symphonic heavy metal band formed in 2002 in Turin, Italy.  Having released various E.P’s, 2008 saw them release their first full length album “Twilight Opera” celebrating it’s release at the “Ilha Do Ermal” festival in Portugal alongside the likes of Sepultura and Firewind.  The band toured …

Formed in 1999 by guitarist Andrea Martongelli, Arthemis are an Italian heavy/thrash metal band and are about to release their seventh album, We Fight, through fledgling record label Off Yer Rocka Recordings. I was first introduced to Arthemis nearly 2 ½ years ago on the sun kissed island of Ibiza at the …

Reunions are such a tricky business. A band will never be followed under such scrutiny and (often biased) critique than if they’ve disbanded and eventually reunited. You can double up the cynicism if we’re talking about a band who were universally lauded and respected within their genre during their original …

If you are even slightly familiar with the UK hardcore scene there’s no way you haven’t come across north east 5-piece, Demoraliser.  Since their beginnings in 2010, they’ve released 2 EP’s and collaborated with other great bands to produce fantastic split EP’s. With the fame gained from these critically acclaimed …

Zatokrev are a Swiss 4-piece sludge metal band who are quickly on the rise. Their 2008 debut album Bury the Ashes was released to critical acclaim in Europe, the UK and the USA and after extensive worldwide touring and some heavy line-up changes they’re back with their new full-length; The …

I had the pleasure of being introduce to a new band InComa from Reading. First time at Bloodstock playing on the New Blood Stage through a competition they soared through. We get a strong sense of who are Incoma and what they have to bring to the metal scene…. http://www.reverbnation.com/InComaOfficial …

Right, first off the bat I am a massive Korn fan, I have been for nearly 15 years.  They were one of the first metal bands I ever really got into.  BUT I really can’t stand live albums; I just don’t see the point.  Live is about the visual as …