PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

PlanetMosh’s Miley Stevens and Innes Rankin spoke to Mantar at Desertfest 2016. Mantar are a two-piece ‘not-sludge’ band hailing from Hamburg, Germany. This is probably the most fun I have ever had in an interview, and I would urge anyone who likes their music heavy to check these boys out. …

PlanetMosh’s Miley Stevens and Innes Rankin had the pleasure to talking to Chris Fielding of Conan ahead of their Desertfest performance at the Electric Ballroom. Miley: Hey Chris, how’s it going? Chris: Good thanks, a bit tired – just got in, but very well. Miley: I saw you at Ritual Festival …

After witnessing the energy of this project on stage many times I have been looking forward to getting my hands on this album as soon as they mentioned its recording. Live Burial from Newcastle Upon Tyne, England is the UK’s answer for the general lack of straight up, decent old school death …

On Friday 29th April, stoner and doom fans from all stretches of the country descended on Camden, London, for the 5th installment of touring festival Desertfest. Several venues will be used over this 3-day event: The Black Heart, Underworld, Electric Ballroom and The Devonshire Arms, with Koko being used on the Sunday …

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the living and the undead I summon you on this occasion to witness my review of the spine tingling master’s first solo studio album since Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor, Mr Rob Zombie’s The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser (released 29/04/16). As …

Joe Bonamassa’s love of the British Blues is at the heart of his musical inspiration; and, for the first time, on Monday June 27th, he will perform  a free “invitation only” concert at the legendary Cavern Club venue in Liverpool, as a thank you to all the fans that have …

JoanOvArc Brilliant New Single ‘White Trash’ out June 10th JOANovARC release the epic and empowering White Trash on June 10th through Red Vixen Records. JOANovARC a four piece force of nature explain “White Trash is about “believing in yourself and not letting anyone treat you like you are worthless. Past personal experiences inspired us to write this song.” …

Prognosis to Release Debut EP ‘Volume I: Ghost’ on 3rd August 2016 Manchester metal band  Prognosis formed in 2015, Volume I: Ghost marks the first in a series of EP releases, with the second slated for an August release. Across the series the band will showcase their ever-evolving desire to …

Globally recognised as as one of rock & metal’s most respected drummers, Joey Jordison has unveiled details of his new band, VIMIC. Rounded out by Kalen Chase [vocals], Jed Simon [guitar/vocals], Kyle Konkiel [bass/vocals] and Matt Tarach [keyboards], VIMIC has debuted ‘Simple Skeletons,’ the first single from their debut album, ‘Open Your Omen’ …

DREAM THEATER DEBUT OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “OUR NEW WORLD” Legendary prog-metal masters Dream Theater have debuted their official music video for “Our New World” taken from their critically acclaimed double concept album, ‘The Astonishing’, released in January by Roadrunner Records. The video, which premiered in the USA with The Wall …

Jeff Angell recently announced his latest project, Jeff Angell’s Staticland, and in turn their self-titled debut album, which was released on Friday 6th May 2016. Staticland came together as a result of Duff McKagans hiatus from Walking Papers, who is currently focusing his time on the reunion of the almighty …

Dennis from Planetmosh talked to Brian Tatler, founder member of Diamond Head following their headlining set in Northwich. Hello Brian. That was a great set to end the NWOBHM night. Yeah. It was great. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Rasmus said onstage that this is the strongest the band has ever been. …

It seems you can’t get rid of foxes right now. Earlier this week Leicester City won the Premier League and now Download Festival have announced Babymetal will play the main stage on Friday this year! In a move that shows the festival genuinely listen to opinion and the views of …

Sunday dawned sunny but cold as we all trooped back up the hill for the second day of this fine little festival. The Spangle Corps kicked things off, a young band playing in a sort of punk/rap/rock crossover style. There was a lot of energy and jumping up and down, …

Now into its  fifth year the Noize Level Critical Festival has undergone a change of name to “Rockin For The Children”; this is due to organiser David Tonge (aka Big D from the Noize Level Critical radio show) adding a second very worthy charity to raise awareness and funds for. …

THE AMORETTES Announce New Album ‘WHITE HOT HEAT’ Release Date 27th June 2016     Scots Rock Trio, The Amorettes, have announced that their new album, White Hot Heat, will be released worldwide through Off Yer Rocka Recordings on 27 June 2016. White Hot Heat, the follow up to the …

OPETH – LAMENTATIONS   Released 22nd July – Music For Nations      Music For Nations have announced the release of Swedish progressive titans Opeth’s critically acclaimed live album, ‘Lamentations’. Originally released as a DVD the album will be available for the first time ever on triple heavy weight 180 gram …

Kerrang! has unveiled their definitive shortlist of rock royalty and upstarts leading the charge for the Kerrang! Awards 2016 which takes place on June 9. London’s Troxy will once again host the legendary night of rock n roll pandemonium, with Justin Hawkins of The Darkness and Skindred’s Benji Webb leading …

After releasing one of the most critically acclaimed UK Death Metal album of 2015, Abhorrent Decimation celebrate the success of Miasmic Mutation with the re-issue of that album in vinyl format and a mini-tour to celebrate its launch. Making full use of the stunning artwork created by Pär Olofsson, this vinyl reissue …

CASTLE is pleased to announce the release of their breakout fourth full-length this Summer via Ván Records worldwide. Titled Welcome To The Graveyard, the follow up to 2014’s critically-lauded Under Siege was recorded by Billy Anderson (Sleep, Neurosis, Brothers Of The Sonic Cloth, Eyehategod, Ommadon et al) at Type Foundry Studios in Portland, Oregon this …