PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Following the closure of O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in December 2015 and further inspections, structural engineers have advised that works to the roof structure will extend into April 2016.   All shows up to and including the 18th April will be moved to other venues in London or rescheduled as necessary. …

As is the story for many new bands, Cortes were born out of a vibrant London underworld of jam sessions and dark sweaty gigs. Meeting in 2012 and bonding over Hendrix, Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones, it wasn’t long before their insatiable desire to better their peers resulted in the …

Hailing from Macclesfield, England, The Virginmarys make anthems that scream with all the potent sound and fury of modern punk acts, brimming with the honesty of prime British rock of the early 1970’s, before the wizards and capes overcame the attack and dynamic. The UK based three piece recently returned …

THE MOUNTAIN MAN Erupts Onto The Music Scene With ‘Bloodlust’ Free Download via YELL! Magazine (EP March 25) Upcoming Show Dates: Feb 26 – Mission, BC @ Captains Cabin Pub – Event info March 18 – Abbotsford, BC @ Phoenix Ballroom – Event info (L-R) – Jordan Orr (Guitar), Tevyn Pacey (Bass), …

The first date on London based agro mob Hiraeth’s upcoming UK tour in support of the stunning Lost In Despair has changed. The tour will now start in Derby at the Victoria Inn on Feb 19th. The band are set to play the following dates: Feb 19th – Victoria Inn …

Last night saw the intimate launch of the third edition of Blastfest at Bergen Norway’s infamous Garage, featuring excellent performances from each and every band including Chrome Division and Mistur. Today the event moves on to a much larger venue, USF Verftet for the remainder of the festival which will host bands such as …

Chef Chris Santos partners with Metal Blade Records to launch Blacklight Media label! Chris Santos, executive chef and managing partner of the New York City restaurants VANDAL, The Stanton Social and Beauty & Essex, together with Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records, today announced the launch of Blacklight Media, a …

Testament are delighted to announce that they will be returning to our UK soil this June to play a couple of regional UK show dates as part of a wider European tour. Esteemed frontman Chuck Billy said regarding their UK return: “Testament are excited to be playing some club dates …

METALLICA TO REISSUE KILL ‘EM ALL AND RIDE THE LIGHTNING. LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 18, 2016 – Metallica today announced that they will reissue their first two albums Kill ‘Em All and Ride The Lightning on April 15th.  Both albums have been remastered for the most advanced sound quality …

London-based trio Black Orchid Empire have revealed the brand new video for their debut single – ‘Come In’.  An infusion of complex melodies and mammoth riffs, this epic single now has an equally impressive video. The video combines an intricate, multi-layered narrative that references surveillance culture and espionage with a …

MATTY JAMES   NEW SINGLE ‘STICKS & STONES’ OUT FRIDAY 18th MARCH   ​ Sticks & Stones is the uplifting lead single taken from N. Irish troubadour Matty James‘ forthcoming second album; The Road To No Town. This infectious country rock anthem will be released as a digital single through iTunes on Friday 18th March. Those who …

There are some artists who just love to play live, and seem to get itchy feet if they are more than a few minutes away from treading the boards of the stage.  Just off the top of my head, I can think of two homegrown Norn Iron talents who definitely …

Italian atmospheric hardcore band Fall of Minerva are delighted to announce their signing with Basick Records for their debut full-length album, Portraits, due out March 25 2016. In celebration of the fact, the band have released their beautiful new music video for ‘Beyond the Pines’. First premiered via Metal Injection; you …

Straight outta Vancouver, British Columbia, Progressive Death/Black Metal warriors BUSHWHACKER have announced the upcoming release of new album The False Dilemma. Set for a March 5 release, The False Dilemma is a profound slab of Heavy that drips of Black and Death Metal whilst delving deep into the realms of psychedelia, which …

Three years in the making and almost five years on from their debut album Regress,SLABDRAGGER are finally back with Rise of the Dawncrusher. Between drummer changes, recording difficulties, collapsed lungs and other personal problems, this is a record that has (slowly) come kicking and screaming into existence. Has it been worth the wait? …

Novembre Italy’s atmospheric death/doom metal purveyors, have released the first track “Umana’” from their new album URSA due to be released on 1st April through Peaceville. Founding member and writer Carmelo Orlando comments on the track – “Umana (Italian for ‘humane’) is quite an old track, maybe 8 years old …

These five ladies hailing from Sweden conquer the rock world with their twin attack sound. Pure driven classic hard rock – pure enjoyment and rock’n’roll deep from their bones. “Combining the high voltage of AC/DC and Motörhead with charismatic performances and looks that kill, Thundermother are one of Stockholm’s greatest …

LTNT are set to release their debut album ‘RANK’ via Maybe Records  (Karma To Burn, Toadies, Leogun) on March 11th 2016 ‘RANK’ is full of raw energy, punk rock attitude and ethereal melodies. From the chaotic crunching guitars of lead single ‘Boss Lady’ to the pulsating riffs of ‘Oh Drag’, …

Camden Rocks Festival 2016 First Announcement And so the madness begins… Camden Rocks Festival are back for their 5th year running, and never fail to disappoint! Today marks the day of their first band announcement for the 2016 lineup, and you’re gonna love it… There are still over 150 bands including …

On February 17, 2016, Michigan heavy metal quintet SAINT RIDLEY released their highly anticipated new single, Death By Design, off the long awaited second album Through Blackened Skies. The new single boasts a ‘heavy’ echo of the signature dark sound that fans love! Check out the official “Death By Design” …