Ant May

I spend half my life at gigs or festivals and the other half writing the reviews and editing photos, and somehow find time for a full time job too. Who needs sleep - I've got coffee.

Rolling Stones to release Voodoo Lounge uncut

The Rolling Stones today announced release details of an archive concert film, Voodoo Lounge Uncut. Filmed in Miami on the world tour supporting the Voodoo Lounge album, this restored, remixed and remastered film contains ten previously unreleased performances. Featuring guest appearances from Sheryl Crow, Robert Cray and Bo Diddley, this …

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Amplified festival announce first headliner for 2019

Gloucestershire based AMPLIFIED FESTIVAL makes their first announcement, and it’s a statement of intent as Ohio based Multi-Million selling MUSHROOMHEAD are confirmed to headline the Saturday Main Stage. Formed in 1993 the band is known for their unique sound. A not-so delicate blend of Heavy Metal and Industrial Rock their theatrical imagery features masks …

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Evil Scarecrow – Chapter IV Antartarctica

Evil Scarecrow are back with a new album, and rather than making us wait five years like they did with “Galactic Hunt”, they’ve been hard at work and are releasing “Chapter IV Antartarctica” just two years after “Galactic hunt”. With most bands it would be safe to assume that a …

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MaYaN – Dhyana

MaYaN are set to release their third album shortly. Founded by Epica guitarist Mark Jansen, this symphonic death metal band is heavier than Epica and as well as having released two great albums, their live shows are always fantastic. It’s more like an ensemble than a traditional band with different …

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Joe Bonamassa – Redemption

Joe Bonamassa is back with a new album, Redemption. This is his thirteenth solo album (plus countless live albums, albums with Beth Hart, Black Country Communion albums, and albums from other side projects. It’s fair to say Joe Bonamassa’s output is prolific, but despite this, he never compromises on quality. …

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Saxon – Thunderbolt (Tour edition)

Back in February this year, Saxon released Thunderbolt, which has proven to be one of their best and most popular albums in recent years. Planetmosh reviewer Dennis Jarman certainly liked it – check out his review here. Now the band have decided to release a “Tour edition” version of the …

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Levellers announce 30th Anniversary UK tour 

To celebrate their 30th anniversary, the Levellers have announced the One Way Of Life Tour, a 5 date full electric tour where they will be playing all the of the band’s greatest hits from their illustrious career such as ‘One Way’, ‘Hope Street’, ‘What A Beautiful Day’ and many more. …

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Blackberry Smoke announce support for November UK tour

Atlanta’s southern rock sons, BLACKBERRY SMOKE have confirmed that THE QUAKER CITY NIGHTHAWKS will be joining them as support on their November UK dates. BLACKBERRY SMOKE‘s frontman Charlie Starr tells us “We are excited to bring The QCNH’s with us on the U.K / European leg of the Find A …

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Anthrax to celebrate 30th anniversary of State of Euphoria

On 5 October, 2018, Island Records/UMC will release the 30th anniversary, 2CD deluxe edition of Anthrax’s fourth studio album, State of Euphoria.   The package will consist of two discs:  Disc One is the fully-remastered album, all of the B-sides originally released in conjunction with the album, and “Antisocial” recorded live …

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Bloodstock 2019 VIP tickets now available

For those who want their VIP spot guaranteed, BLOODSTOCK’s first wave of 2019 Serpents Lair VIP tickets are on sale now in the ticket store – http://bloodstock.seetickets.com – priced at £290.  A second wave, including the Deluxe VIP packages (Luxpads, Bellepads, Podpads, etc) and a limited amount of VIP upgrades …

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CLUTCH’s Book Of Bad Decisions out now

Clutch, the influential heavy rock band from Maryland, has released their twelfth studio album “Book Of Bad Decisions” today via their own label Weathermaker Music. The new album “Book Of Bad Decisions” consists of 15 new tracks that are on all the album formats. Formats include: CD, 2xLP Standard Black …

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Stone sour release Mercy acoustic video

STONE SOUR have today released an acoustic video for Mercy, a track taken from the deluxe edition of their UK Top 5 album, Hydrograd which hit stores on Friday.  Check it out… The two-disc Hydrograd deluxe edition collects unreleased covers, b-sides, live recordings and alternate versions of songs from Hydrograd.  The deluxe edition is highlighted by Burn One Turn One, …

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Behemoth unleash the ‘Wolves ov Siberia’

The mighty BEHEMOTH have released another new track, Wolves ov Siberia, taken from their forthcoming studio album, I Loved You At Your Darkest, which is set for release via Nuclear Blast on 5th October.  Check out the video for Wolves ov Siberia here; To pre-order I Loved You At Your …

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Ben Poole – Anytime you need me

Ben Poole’s new album “Anytime you need me” comes out this month, and will be followed by a UK tour in November and December. There are two covers on the album. The first is the Eagles song, “Dirty Laundry”. It’s a great cover and his voice really suits the song …

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