PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Fresh off the heels of their latest single “Human” which is a stunning metal cover of the hit song originally released by Rag ‘N’ Bone Man, Hearts & Hand Grenades are heading out on a run of UK tour dates beginning March 3rd along with supporting acts White Raven Down, and Adam and the Hellcats. …

German Heavy Metal institution MYSTIC PROPHECY will release its hotly-anticipated 12th studio album “Hellriot” on May 19th, 2023 via ROAR! Rock of Angels Records!At least, with their celebrated last masterpiece “Metal Division” and chart successes in several countries (including #20 in the official Top 100 German album charts), MYSTIC PROPHECY belongs to the spearhead …

Critically acclaimed Mongolian rock outfit THE HU have spent the past five years dominating audiences across the globe with their self-branded genre of “hunnu rock”—a unique blend of Western modern rock/metal and Mongolian throat singing using traditional Mongolian instruments sung entirely in their native language.  Having accumulated over 329 million combined streams and 290 million video …

Metal fans have been eager to hear what the new collaboration, ELEGANT WEAPONS, sounds like, after the formation of the band – comprised of Rainbow singer Ronnie Romero, Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, Uriah Heep bassist Dave Rimmer, and Accept drummer Christopher Williams – was first announced last year. Now, the time is finally upon us to get a sneak peek of what lays …

RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR‘HILLBILLY’FEATURING ELVIE SHANEAND KETCH SECOR OF OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW: The Cadillac Three have released a new video for their latest track ‘Hillbilly’, which is the first taste of music from the band in two years and features guest vocals from Elvie Shane and virtuoso fiddling from Ketch …

Desertfest London announces final bandsand day splits for 2023, including Nebula, Dozer, Fatso Jetson + more Friday 5th May – Sunday 7th May 2023Weekend and day tickets on sale now viawww.desertfest.co.uk Desertfest London has announced the final bands and day-splits for 2023’s line-up, which will be taking place across Camden from Friday …

Oriental Beat by Hanoi Rocks gets the redux treatment, officially mixed and revived from the original sessions, and released on March 17th on deluxe vinyl, CD and digital formats. Dubbed the “re(al)mix”, this 40th-anniversary edition was mixed by Petri Majuri at E-Studios in Finland in collaboration with the band. Vocalist Michael Monroe calls this release “the longest and …

Even though I’m fast reaching sixty years old I’m always looking for new bands to impress me and Acrolyth have easily done this with their overwhelming, recently released on all streaming platforms debut single ‘Perspective’. It’s all tumultuous technical death metal at its Hellishly heavy best. Driven by intense snare …

On 31st  March Ferocious Dog release a deluxe remastered version of their self-titled album on Graphite Records. Mixed and mastered by Al Scott the album will be available as a double CD; the second CD will include a number of live tracks from the band’s O2 Academy Leeds show from 2022.  …

SKILLET ANNOUNCE SPRING 2023 EUROPEAN “DAY OF DESTINY TOUR” 17x platinum, GRAMMY-nominated rock band SKILLET has announced their spring 2023 European “Day of Destiny Tour.”  Embarking on a 21-city trek, the tour will kick off April 15 in London at The Forum, with tickets on sale now.  Featuring opening acts Like A Storm and Eva Under Fire, …

Much-acclaimed guitarist, Félix Rabin (a.k.a. Pogboy) – a gifted prodigy of the Swiss rock and blues scene — will be returning to the UK in March and April on a 4-date UK tour, including 3 headline gigs and an appearance at the Bowness Bay Blues Festival, giving his existing fans and anyone …

FELINE will be available as a limited double album on remastered 180g Heavyweight transparent pink and red vinyl, housed in a newly created inner bags. The 2CD digipack features exclusive booklet artwork and a new appreciation by the band’s biographer and journalist, Chris Twomey. Originally released in January 1983, FELINE is The STRANGLERS’ seventh studio LP …

Svalbard is proud to release a brand-new single, ‘Eternal Spirits’, accompanied by an electrifying, live-performance music video. ‘Eternal Spirits’ is an uncompromising, poignant track, dedicated to the memory of the legendary musicians of our community who we have sadly lost. It showcases Svalbard’s finesse and fiery spirit, where musical ferocity and ethereality interflow, forging …

The second acoustic album from Levellers featuring guests from folk band The Moulettes gives a new twist to older songs. Something rather different for me to be reviewing here! I’ve been a fan of Levellers since the release of their best-known album “Levelling the Land“, which is quite some time! …

It’s a sit-down affair tonight, at the Brudenell Social club, Leeds. Small circular tables fill the floor space as we await an acoustic evening with Ryan McCombs, the notorious singer of Soil. Adam Jerome, vocalist and guitar slinger for Less Than Hollow, got a call at 11 am this morning …

Punk and pop punk in particular is bursting with feminism and feminine energy, pushing boundaries, and it is an exciting time for this music.  Liverpudlians Piss Kitti are a major part of this movement and whilst they are completely new to me I am thoroughly enjoying them.  I am not …

There are far too many tribute bands these days and only a few truly stand out.  So when a band like Treacherous Cretins sets a path through the music of Frank Zappa then attention needs to be paid as they go forth to celebrate the music of Uncle Frank, tackling …

When the Megadeth livestream of their first-ever performance at the infamous Budokan in Tokyo was announced I have to admit I was a teeny bit curious because, of the “BIG FOUR” bands, they are without a shadow of a doubt, my favourite.  Interesting lyrics, Mr Mustaine’s snarly cynicism and some …