PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

I first came across Millie Manders and the Shutup earlier this year at Bearded Theory festival – they were an act I knew nothing about but when they came on and started their set I was seriously impressed. Now just a few months on, they’re releasing their new EP – …

The Magpie salute was formed by Black Crowes gutiarist Rich Robinson and includes fellow former Black Crowes members Sven Pipien and Marc Ford. With a ten piece lineup, they have toured performing Black Crowes songs, Rich Robinson solo material and cover versions, and released their debut album last year – …

Mike Vernon may be a new name for many but he’s been in the music industry for many years, having founded Blues record label Blue Horizon which released singles and albums by acts including Rory Gallagher, Paul Kossoff, Christine McVie and Peter Green. As well as running the record label …

German hard rock band Mad Max release their new album “35” on the 10th August 2018. Why “35” as the title? Well it’s 35 years since the band formed, so it seems like a suitable title. It’s been five years since their last album (Interceptor) was released, but Mad Max …

Black Star Riders (BSR) turned up the heat, bringing their Heavy Fire tour to the city of Wakefield at venue, Warehouse23.  Approximately 900 rock fans sold out the show, as they travelled far and wide to support one of the best British/American rock bands.  Black Star Riders feature former members …

DEVILSKIN WILL RETURN TO THE UK IN NOVEMBER AFTER SUPPORTING  HALESTORM  ON THEIR EPIC EUROPEAN TOUR    Qualifying as firm contenders as one of NZ’s hardest working bands, Waikato four piece DEVILSKIN will be returning to the UK in November for a comprehensive tour following their month long stint through Europe …

ENGLOMANATIC GLITCH are a highly dedicated quintet who create captivating stoner psychedelic rock with alluring drum and bass elements. The band avoid digital sounds and samples, and look to utilise analog equipment of all kinds, from guitar pedals and old mixing desks to cooking pots. The experimental fivesome are now …

Up for review today is the rather interesting concept album called The Art Of Manipulation from our fellow freaks on Ward XVI. They have come together to tell the tale of a female psychopath who has been locked away in a high security asylum whom, through exploring her past, develops …

We had a chat with rising garage rock duo THE MAGIC LOTUS, here’s what happened: How and when did the band form? Tell us anything interesting about your hometown. The band formed in late 2014 in the capital of Greece, Athens. John and George were standing at the same music …

As well as being the biggest band in the world, The Rolling Stones are also the biggest champions of the blues, so who better to curate a compilation in collaboration with BMG and Universal, of the music that inspired them throughout their career?  Confessin’ The Blues collects together the greatest …

“The cycle of need” is the second album from Leicester band Resin. Musically they’re hard rock with a healthy dose of Grunge, with the vocals in particular having that 90’s Seattle band sound. It’s a great sound that takes the best of both styles. One surprise is the addition of …

Burton Upon Trent based Theia have shown great promise with the studio album releases of Back In Line and Take The Pill but it has been fulfilled by the latest opus The Ghost Light. Out now on WDFD Records with eye catching artwork from Andy Pilkington at Very Metal Art …

Eleine Announce Debut UK Tour Eleine brings their “Until The End” tour to the UK, September 29th – October 5th<. It’s Eleine’s first time in the UK and they are really looking forward to this. “This is our first headline tour outside of Sweden, and also the first tour ever …

Head ‘Way Down Yonder’ with Hogjaw! Deep fried Southern Rock Band premieres their new video and much more! Rambunctious Southern Rockers Hogjaw are proud to lift the lid on new video & single, ‘Way Down Yonder’ – the title track of their latest album, out now via Snakefarm Records. What’s more, the band will also …

RUNNING WILD announce special Wacken signing session for Limited Edition Box set ’Pieces Of Eight German pirate metal legends, RUNNING WILD play their only show of the year, headlining the prestigious Wacken Festival in Germany. As a special opportunity for fans, the band will be doing an exclusive signing session …

Black Star Riders (Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper and Brother Cane) guitarist Damon Johnson New Solo Album: “Memoirs Of An Uprising” Release Date: 9thNovember 2018 Warwick Johnson Tour Dates Announced For The UK In Sept/Oct 2018 Photo credit Stephen Jensen Damon Johnson is pleased to announce his forthcoming new solo album …

GRAHAM BONNET BAND LIVIN’ IN SUSPICION  from the new album MEANWHILE, BACK IN THE GARAGE out now [Frontiers] ‘Livin’ In Suspicion’ is the new single by the Graham Bonnet Band and is taken from the group’s just released ‘Meanwhile, Back In The Garage’ album, which was issued on 13th July via Frontiers. The song was written by Russ Ballard, who Bonnet has regarded …

It’s a return flight for me with Airrace as I first saw them support Ted Nugent at the Hammersmith Odeon in Feb 1984 and here I am today reviewing their executive class new studio album Untold Stories, released by Frontiers Music Srl on August 10th 2018. Laurie Mansworth returns with …

Walking Papers unveil striking new animated video, This Is How It Ends :  to celebrate their upcoming UK and European tours.  This Is How It Ends, also serves as the title of a comic book of the same name, created by Walking Papers’ Jeff Angell, graphic novelist Matt Hayward and artist Csaba Master. The clip features …

Man with a Mission (MWAM) release their new album Chasing the Horizon on August 10th 2018. Japanese super alt rockers Man with a mission bring an eclectic mix of musical styles. Not afraid to experiment, their sound veers from post hardcore, industrial Goth, to heavy rock, to happy dance, and drum …