JOANovARC release their new album at the end of May. The self titled album is their fourth album and follows several EPs and debut album “Ride of your life” as well as “Live in the studio” and their covers album “Under the covers”. Formed in 2004 as a trio, the …
Read More »Axel Rudi Pell – XXX anniversary Live
The title of this album is fairly self explanatory – it’s a live album to mark 30 years since German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell released his first solo album. In the last 30 years he’s released 17 studio albums, various compilations and four live albums (6 if you include DVDs). …
Read More »Introducing…Ethyrfield
I was recently approached and asked if I would be interested in doing a feature on an up and coming band from Newton Abbot in Devon, and I’m glad I was asked. Despite two thirds of the band still being below the UKs legal drinking age, Ethyrfield have already achieved …
Read More »Deiphago – I, The Devil
Founded in 1989, Costa Rican thrashers Deiphago return with another onslaught of insane thrash, ‘I, The Devil’, their fifth full length album. Fuelled by incomprehensible speed and accuracy, these guys remind me of when Napalm Death introduced themselves with their classic debut ‘Scum’ in 1987. To say this album is …
Read More »FORLORN HOPE DROP NEW TRACK & ANNOUNCE ALBUM PLANS
Historical metal five-piece FORLORN HOPE have just revealed an explosive new track, Rifles, which has been taken from their forthcoming debut album, Over The Hills, out on Friday 26th July. FORLORN HOPE hail from Merseyside and intriguingly combine history and heavy metal with epic results. The band use punchy, hook-filled …
Read More »‘Crooked Shapes’ break out and release third single ‘Let It Go’
Crooked Shapes were born of a perfect storm in early 2018. Based in Reading, consisting of George Twydell (Vocals & Guitar), George Ives (Vocals & Bass) and Craig Carlaw (Drums).They spent much of 2018 working on new songs, new skills and new sounds, ready to launch with a bang in …
Read More »UK’s SYTERIA Get Equipment Robbed, Jackie Chambers Reaches Out!
UK rockers SYTERIA, featuring Jackie Chambers of Girlschool and previously Blitzkrieg in their ranks, have new songs ready for their 2nd album Reflection, gigs booked to test them out, the Kickstarter campaign up to 200% in just 3 days …couldn’t be better, then SYTERIA play the Lounge in London. The next morning they wake up and go down to the Archway Premier Inn hotel car …
Read More »MAN WITH A MISSION release ‘FLY AGAIN 2019’ video
Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have announced the release of their brand new single ‘FLY AGAIN 2019’. The band have released an amazing video for the song, filmed at their recent 50,000 capacity headline show at the Hanshin Koshien Stadium, capturing the huge scale of the Japanese rock phenomenon …
Read More »Hollowstar – Hollowstar.
Once again another bunch of young upstarts prove that rock isn’t dead, but is well and truly alive and kicking, with the self titled debut album by Hollowstar! The St.Ives based quartet have been causing a bit of a stir on the live circuit playing support slots and all this …
Read More »George Benson – Walking to New Orleans
I have to admit I never expected to review an album by legendary guitarist George Benson. Why? That’s because he’s a jazz guitarist and that’s not a genre Planetmosh covers, but this isn’t a Jazz album – it’s actually more of a Rock and roll album. George Benson pays tribute …
Read More »Erja Lyytinen – Another world
Finnish guitarist Erja Lyytinen is back with a new album – Another world. It comes two years after the release of her previous album, “Stolen hearts”. Known for her slide guitar playing, she also sings and is not just limited to slide-guitar, but is an all-round talented guitarist. I had …
Read More »Joe Bonamassa – Royal Albert Hall, London – 26th April 2019
Ten years ago Joe Bonamassa played the Royal Albert Hall for the first time and it clearly made a big impression on him as rather than playing a single night at a bigger venue such as the O2 arena or Wembley arena, he’s chosen to play three nights at the …
Read More »Pink Floyd Release The Division Bell 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Vinyl
Pink Floyd Records is releasing a 25th anniversary edition of ‘The Division Bell’, the band’s 1994 multi-million selling album that included the Grammy Award winning track Marooned (Best Rock Instrumental Performance). Set for release on June 7th, this 25th anniversary edition will be available on translucent blue vinyl (echoing the …
Read More »Dweezil Zappa Announces Hot Rats Live! UK Tour Dates
US guitarist Dweezil Zappa will be returning to the UK this December with his Hot Rats Live!Tour. Shows will take place in London, Manchester, Southampton, Oxford, Leeds and Birmingham. Tickets are on sale now here. Dweezil Zappa and his “rocking teenage combo” will be performing his father Frank Zappa’s entire “Hot …
Read More »Download festival announces midfulness programme – Mind the dog
Download Festival, the world’s premiere rock event, has announced that a full mindfulness programme will be implemented in 2019 for the first time. Announced ahead of Mental Health Awareness week next month, the Mind The Dog initiative will run morning, afternoon, and evening sessions where rockers can share a fully …
Read More »ENFORCER | Band premiere the official video for ‘Regrets’ in celebration of new album
BAND PREMIERE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR ‘REGRETS’ NEW ALBUM ZENITH IS IN STORES NOW! It’s been more than 4 years but today Swedish metallers ENFORCER finally unleash their fifth studio album Zenith via Nuclear Blast. To mark the occasion, the quartet is premiering the official music video for ‘Regrets’, an English adaption of TERMINAL’s song ‘Zadnji Izlet’. Check out the video, which …
Read More »LoveSick Radio Release New Blues Tinged Single, “Bloodshot Eyes”
LoveSick Radio Release New Blues Tinged Single, “Bloodshot Eyes” “Bloodshot Eyes” Voted Track of the Week on Classic Rock Magazine Alternative Rock Band LoveSick Radio has released their newest single, “Bloodshot Eyes,” which was voted Track of the Week on Classic Rock Magazine. “Good times now with part Ohio, part Vegas-based rockers Lovesick Radio. …
Read More »The Room – Caught By The Machine
Judging by the strength of Caught By The Machine, the third album by The Room, I’m looking forward even more to their set at Rockforce Festival on May 5th. Ten songs of crafted melodic rock have just been released on White Star Records make it an essential purchase for me …
Read More »Contrarian – Their Worm Never Dies
This is the third album by this bunch of progressive death wizards. Featuring on vocals and drums George Kollias of Nile fame. From the very start this is high octane jawdropping musicianship straight from the school of Death and Atheist. That is where the comparison ends to an extent. The …
Read More »Belzebubs – Pantheon Of The Nightside Gods
Hailing from the abysmal forests of the mystic North, Belzebubs have possessed a stealthy, cult status throughout their existence. Originally formed in 2002, the band has succeeded in creating a thrilling blend of melodic blackened death metal, guttural growls and whimsical solos, forged with progressive twists and cinematic soundscapes. Accompanied …
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