PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Now this is what makes my reviewing hobby all worthwhile! Ian Gillan has been one of my favourite vocalists for many years and I bought the five albums in this box set individually back in the day. Fully endorsed by the man himself, The Vinyl Collection 1979 – 1982 box …

Now this is the perfect example of how to show respect to your fans! A planned interview with lead vocalist Lips and drummer Robb Reiner from Canadian metallers Anvil resulted in me just talking to Robb Reiner as Lips’ voice was barely a croak and he was worried about doing …

Single downloads are just as important today as ever they have been in setting an artists agenda with an album and, therefore, can define it’s very success or failure. Choosing the debut single is vital, as the song needs something for the listener to not only relate to but, also, …

AVENGED SEVENFOLD has “surprise-released” THE STAGE, becoming the first-ever rock band to drop an unannounced album in both digital and physical form. THE STAGE, is the band’s 7th studio album and first for Capitol Records. The Stage is available to purchase now via Amazon The Southern California-based quintet (vocalist M. …

Ahhh 2001, what a time to be alive, especially for someone who was born in the 90s (myself included) to which not only had the early stages of puberty had begun but so had the stages of listening to better music. Linkin Park, Sum 41, Papa Roach are to name …

Planetmosh had the opportunity to sit down with Skye “Sever” Sweetham (and Matt “MD13” Drake briefly) from Canadian Punk band Sumo Cyco who were on a UK/Irish tour with Alien Ant Farm / (hed) P.E. / Kaleido as stopped off in Belfast. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvhB3oryk30&w=560&h=315] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awfrxaWvFUw&w=560&h=315]

There is an awful lot of buzz around Aaron Keylock. Kerrang! declared him the “New Solo Superstar” in the 2015 Fresh Blood List, whereas  Metal Hammer wrote in 2014: “It’s ludicrous that someone as talented as Aaron Keylock is a mere 16 years old but if anyone can shred like Gary Moore, …

Anticipation ahead of seeing Joanne Shaw Taylor was understandably high.  Having seen her in  the support slot for Joe Bonamassa earlier in the year and, also, on Later … With Jools Holland recently, Shaw Taylor certainly has established herself as an artist of sublime skills. Then add to the mix …

Dennis from PlanetMosh talked to Anvil drummer Robb Reiner prior to their set at Rebellion in Manchester, 21/10/2016.

It has been 5 years since the last record for this group of supreme players that includes Steve Di Giorgio (Bass) (Testament, Sadus, Death) and Ripper Owens (ex Judas Priest, Iced Earth) (vocals). The voice however is what makes this band instantly recognisable. It is a shame Ripper hasn’t been …

  I find it fitting that I write this the day before Mercy Isle‘s first full length album ‘Undying Fire’ is released.  As well Metal Female Voices Festival kicking off in Belgium tomorrow where Mercy Isle will be opening the Sunday; this will also be the first performance with the …

Four years after their last visit to Dublin Bowling For Soup have had a farewell tour, a reunion, and now have a brand new album ‘Drunk Dynasty’ under their collective belts. The question is are they still as relevant and irreverent as ever? The sold out venue (first time to …

Feeder return to the live stage in support of new album, All Bright Electric. After a four year hiatus expectations are high, as evidenced by the lines of fans around the block. This is an old school touring schedule, release and tour the album as soon as possible. Early shows at …

If you are checking this review out I am sure you are familiar with Extreme and their double platinum selling album ‘Pornograffitti’, you are also probably all too well aware that 2015 was the 25th Anniversary of its release. (Now doesn’t that make you feel old?) To commemorate the occasion, …

On their last few UK tours, I’ve missed seeing Barb Wire Dolls as their gigs have always clashed with something, so I was looking forward to my first time seeing them.  Sadly it appeared I was in a minority – I walked into the venue to find it almost empty, …

Here are an evil Lucky 13 metal bands, representing a variety of genres, for you to listen to, plus learn the Wikipedia versions of their name origins. The rules: Only metal is included; no rock, blues, or punk feature in this round. No origin stories from anywhere but Wikipedia are …

 “A Thousand Horses are your new favourite Nashville band …their sound is a lively, swaggering party recalling Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Crowes and the Rolling Stones.” – The Independent Southern rockers A Thousand Horses have released the video for their new single ‘Travelin’ Man’, taken from their debut album Southernality. This thumping country rock anthem …

Happy 10th anniversary to SikTh‘s Death Of A Dead Day which was originally released back in the distanct past of June 2006.  To mark this significant milestone,  Peaceville Records chose to re-release the album in September 2016.  So how do you review a 10 year old selection of songs that have already had an …

There’s nothing that excites a reviewer more than when a new band appears on the music scene with some fresh material. That can be said about Indominus, a death metal band hailing from Northern Ireland, forming at the beginning of 2016 and features members of the late ForChristSake. With such …

It’s been a long day at the office, you get home, put your feet up and breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the day is over. While you are nice and relaxed you decide to put on some music, only instead of the soothing sounds of Mozart you are …