PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Former Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden had tonight’s support slot, he will also be opening up for FM in York, Stockton-on-Tees and Oxford. Other bands on the tour so far have included Romeo’s Daughter and The King Lot, with No Hot Ashes chosen for Sheffield. This was a simple acoustic set …

The Northern Ireland leg of the annual Metal 2 The Masses competition – which, for those of you unfamiliar with the concept, offers an unsigned band the opportunity to play at Bloodstock – kicks into action this coming Saturday (30 January). The first gladiators to enter the arena that will …

The ‘Boys Are Back In Town! Rock n Roll Royalty are Kings of The Road Hard gigging, hard living, hard rocking: homegrown heroes The Quireboys have reinforced their reputation as kings of the road after announcing a slew of new dates for 2016. The band will spring back into action …

It’s another cold day in Camden but there is already a queue of fans around the block eagerly anticipating tonight’s Motionless In White show. Especially as it was due to originally take place at the end of last year; the tour was originally postponed in light of the tragic events …

Magnum to me are the quintessential British rock band, never a band to court controversy nor chase fame by wild antic’s on or off stage, they remain the gentlemen of rock. In fact they were one of the very first bands I ever saw ( at Wigan’s Pier Nightclub back …

“:KTONIK:”, the new album from prog band VOTUM will be released on February 26th in Europe and North America through Inner Wound Recordings. The album was mixed by David Castillo at Ghost Ward [Katatonia, Opeth, Bloodbath] and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios [Paradise Lost, Kreator, Leprous]. VOTUM …

Finland’s ‘merry metallers’ Reckless Love will be releasing their fourth studio album, ‘InVader’, on March 4th 2016 via Spinefarm Records – the follow-up to the colourful quartet’s previous album, ‘Spirit’ (2013). Produced by Ilkka Wirtanen, ‘InVader’ features all new, original material, and sees the musicians exploring fresh sounds as well …

Sheffield’s (UK) rock outfit Inherit The Stars are back with another dose of their trademark sound, that strives to push the boundaries of modern post-hardcore. Announcing the release of their latest single and video release for ‘Fortune Favours The Brave’, the track is their first release of 2016 and again guided by …

London based tech-metal quartet Derange are excited to announce the release date for ‘Echo’, the next single from their acclaimed album‘The Awakening’. ‘Echo’ is arguably the hardest hitting track from ‘The Awakening’ but still shot-through with melody. It is a glorious burst of tech-metal, showcasing not only the band’s intricate …

Seminal Canadian Heavy Metallers Anvil are set to release their rousing, fist-pumping new studio album ‘Anvil Is Anvil’ on Steamhammer / SPV on February 26thas a Digipak CD, (containing a bonus track and poster), as a high class double gatefold clear vinyl LP (with CD in paper sleeve), plus download. …

UK’s finest ZOAX are putting the final touches to their debut album. Deadpress.com featured them in the “50 Bands To Look Out For In 2016” list and wrote: “Equipped with a charismatic and well-dressed frontman in Adam Carroll, combined with music that can be both a strong contender on the mainstream …

Chicago’s doom metal finest, THE SKULL, are set to embark on an extensive European tour next month. The band features former TROUBLE members vocalist Eric Wagner and bassist Ron Holzner, alongside SACRED DAWN guitarist Lothar Keller, former PENTAGRAM drummer Sean Saley, and the recently recruited WITCH MOUNTAIN’s guitarist Rob Wrong. After kicking off their touring responsibilities later this month by playing with …

OFFICIAL VIDEO REVEALED Release date – February 26th On Tour Across The UK, Headline Shows  plus dates supporting Wilson and also RavenEye. “Having already made waves last year, Reigning Days are clearly aiming to take a big bite out of 2016” – Kerrang! Devonshire three-piece Reigning Days have unveiled the explosive video for their brand …

France’s most galvanizing heavy rock foursome THE TEXAS CHAINSAW DUST LOVERS are back this spring with their debut album “Me And The Devil”, a trash and groovy rock’n’roll statement set to see the day on March 28th via Besta Records.   Sexy sweaty rock anthems topped off by a deathly rock’n’roll crooning, …

This coming Friday (29th of January 2016) California’s pop punk firecrackers The Dollyrots will be celebrating the release of their brand new EP, Mama’s Gonna Knock You Out. The Dollyrots – aka Kelly and Luis, have decided to celebrate the EP’s release with an online live streamed concert with the …

BRAND NEW ALBUM BANG ZOOM CRAZY… HELLO RELEASED APRIL 1st‘NO DIRECTION HOME’ NEW SINGLE OUT NOW2016 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HALL OF FAME ‘ROCK HALL THREE FOR ALL’ U.S. TOUR HEART/JOAN JETT/CHEAP TRICK Legendary power-pop collective Cheap Trick have released ‘No Direction Home’, the first single to be taken from the band’s upcoming album …

JOE BONAMASSA IN CONCERT A SALUTE TO THE BRITISH BLUES EXPLOSION Joe Bonamassa pays homage to the music of  Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 29th JANUARY 2016. PLANET ROCK 72-HOUR TICKET PRE-SALE: TUESDAY 26th JANUARY.   Joe Bonamassa’s love of the British Blues is at the heart …

The Room + Doris Brendel @ The Railway We are thrilled to announce the first show in association with Skyfire Interactive and Firebrand Roxx. Taking place at The Railway Bolton on Friday 25th March. The legendary venue that has played host to a great many names over the few years it …

I first saw Wigan based Bigfoot a mere few months after they had formed when they played a short set at the SOS Festival in Manchester, July 2014. Even then their song writing suss was evident and on seeing them a few times since at Wildfire Festival and Bloodstock Festival, …

Before hitting the stage to perform to a sold-out London crowd supporting Motionless in White at the Underworld Camden, I caught up with New Years Day’s guitarist Nikki Misery to talk Malevolence and how their current tour with Motionless In White is going. Kris PM – Firstly a huge thank …