PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

First up tonight was Ricky Warwick and the Fighting Hearts, who took to the stage in front of a half empty venue (a lot of SLF fans chose to drink at the nearby pub rather than watch the support act).  Ricky Warwick has changed his look dramatically – when I …

It had been quite some time since yours truly last descended the steps into the hallowed Mandela Hall…  almost exactly 18 months in fact.  And, as I stood outside the chilly Sunday night air awaiting my photographer, I could not help but note the eclectic nature of the hundreds of …

Metal Female Voices Festival is shaping up to be quite the treat for its 13th installment! Headliners are confirmed to be Leaves Eyes; bringing their special Viking Ship show and Tarja.  Also confirmed are; MaYaN, Liv Kristine (Theatre of Tragedy Show), Kontrust, Battlelore, Mercy Isle, Crescent Lament, Whyzdom, Savn, Blackthorn, …

Following her upcoming North American tour, Doro Pesch will be presented with the renowned ‘Metal Goddess’ award at the Vegas Rocks! Hair Metal Awards 2016 in the USA on May 15th. But before receiving this prestigious award, Doro will release her new EP (inc. single of the same name) ‘Love’s …

Hamburg- based Stoner Metal / Sludge outfit HIGH FIGHTER have just hit the studio to record their first full length album, now the band announced that they have signed a worldwide deal with Finland’s cult label SVART RECORDS! Born in the summer of 2014 by former band members of A …

Katatonia, the Swedish purveyors of dark progressive rock/metal, have revealed details of their eagerly awaited 10th studio album – the new album, entitled The Fall of Hearts is set for release on the 20th May 2016 through their long-time home of Peaceville Records. “This album is probably everything we unknowingly ever dreamed of to release. …

Another year, another Badass Bash at the Snooty Fox in Wakefield. An excellent venue for live music with a punchy p.a system cranking out some great live music from 18 bands hand picked once again by event organiser Martin Short. At a spritely 62yrs young he also compered the event …

LAST GREAT DREAMERS *** Resurgent glam power-pop rockers release new single ‘Glitterball Apocalypse’ on April 15th, via Ray Records, and announce April UK tour as guests of Tigertailz ***       Brit rock dandies Last Great Dreamers are continuing their resurgence this Spring, with the announcement of a new single, …

It’s a cold March Saturday night at Fibber Magees in Dublin and that can only mean one thing; it’s time for the penultimate Metal 2 The Masses Ireland heat where 4 bands are set to play their hearts out for places in this year’s semi final on the road to …

WAYNE HUSSEY Announces Marian Limited Edition 7″ Single & Solo Tour In April Wayne Hussey will be playing a handful of South American & European shows to promote the release of a limited edition double A side 7 ” vinyl single in conjunction with Record Store Day. The single features Wayne’s stunning and …

The annual fundraising extravaganza that is Blazefest VI – for which PlanetMosh once again is delighted to be a media partner – takes place at Belfast’s Empire Music Hall on Saturday 19 March.  Among the host of bands from both sides of the Irish border who will be helping to …

For a number of years-and two previous albums-Beholder have been crafting a good name for themselves in the British underground metal scene. They have come a long way in the past couple of years, but with the release of Reflections they could find themselves thrust into the world of the …

Tonight’s bill looked certain to be a good one – Sabaton and Alestorm plus Bloodbound.  The two main acts both pulled in a lot of fans – there were lots of Sabaton Tshirts being worn in the queue outside, and also a lot of Alestorm Tshirts plus people dressed as …

The Past VARDIS were forged out of Glam, Punk, Heavy Metal, Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll in the crucible of 1970s northern England. They are a product of rock music across three generations: inspired by the great Rockers and electric bluesmen of the 50s and 60s, learning their trade rubbing …

MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen’s new project, SURGICAL METH MACHINE, has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records for their self-titled debut album. The record, which was recorded primarily at Jourgensen’s home studio in Burbank, California with his longtime engineer Sam D’Ambruoso, will be released on April 15 worldwide.  Al has recorded a series of album trailers, with the …

‘The Great Deceiver’ – the long awaited 9th Mortiis album is out now. In conjunction with today’s release of the album, the band has revealed another video, check out  ‘Demons Are Back’ here: The video shows a grotesquely-masked voyeur watching dystopian scenes of utter despair, sadism and eventually, suicide through …

DREAM DEATH will release their new album Dissemination tomorrow on Rise Above Records.  Beginning today the album is available for streaming in its entirety courtesy of Bloody Disgusting.  Listen to the album HERE.   The album can be pre-ordered in physical formats HERE and digitally HERE.   Somewhere in the …

German wolf metallers VARG have just released their brand new masterpiece Das Ende aller Lügen on Napalm Records and now they are ready to hit the road for the intensive Wolfsfest Tour! VARG will be headlining starting this Friday together with their label colleagues in NACHBLUT, WE BUTTER THE BREAD WITH BUTTER, …

Divergent Concerts have announced the launch of a brand new one-day London metal festival for summer 2016.  The inaugural Rock On Green festival, which will be taking over the O2 Forum Kentish Town from 4pm onwards on Saturday 4th June, is set to present a packed bill of established names …

Sweden’s THE UNGUIDED have revealed their new video for “Operation: E.A.E.” to celebrate the album release of Lust And Loathing & upcoming headline tour dates! Richard Sjunnesson on the brand new video & upcoming European tour: ” ‘Operation: E.A.E.’ was the natural choice when we decided to record a music …