PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

NEW YEARS DAY will release their third full-length studio album, entitled Malevolence, on October 2nd via Another Century Records. The news comes on the heels of what’s been a monstrously significant year for the band, which saw them play this year’s Van Warped Tour, as well as frontwoman Ash Costello …

Legendary avant-garde pioneers and resurgent force Dog Fashion Disco are happy to announce their return to UK shores, following the release of the first song taken from upcoming album Ad Nauseam, out October 02. Have a listen to the eponymous track:   Formed in the mid-90’s, Dog Fashion Disco have …

’77 are proud to present the cover of their upcoming album ‘Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us’, which is due for a release October 30th, 2015. The album was produced by Jaime Gomez Arellano who has worked with diverse artists such as Paradise Lost, Ghost, Ulver or Cathedral. You figure this might sound …

Wolfmother “Wolfmother” deluxe 10th anniversary release, Double CD/DIGITAL – 25th September 2015, Double VINYL – 30th October 2015  Wolfmother Deluxe Two-CD and Two-LP Vinyl Versions Mark 10th Anniversary Of  Band’s Debut Album, Set for Release by Interscope/Universal Music Catelogue from the 25th September 2015  Grammy-winning Aussies’ 2005 Self-Titled Debut Will Include Bonus …

BABYMETAL have announced their return to the UK next year. The worldwide phenomenon will headline London SSE Arena Wembley on April 2nd 2016. Tickets go on sale 10am Wednesday 2nd September. The news comes ahead of their main stage performance at Reading & Leeds Festivals this weekend, marking the end …

City of Thieves made their live début at Camden Rocks earlier this year. Cutting your rock teeth at a big event is fairly momentous and with their début EP Incinerator being produced by Toby Jepson former Little Angels and Gun front man, mixed by Mike Fraser and mastered by Simon Francis I …

Bass legend Rudy Sarzo returns to the UK later this month, with a string of tour dates alongside Tracii Guns in Gunzo. PlanetMosh hooked up with him to talk about the band, what to expect on the forthcoming tour, the Devil City Angels (in which he also plays with Guns) …

MICHAEL MONROE will release Blackout States on October 9 via Spinefarm Records. The iconic artist has shared the album artwork and track listing ahead of the release.   Blackout States Track Listing: 1. “This Ain’t No Love Song” 2. “Old King’s Road” 3. “Goin’ Down With the Ship” 4. “Keep Your Eye On You” …

DEFECT DESIGNER has teamed up with NefariousRealm.com for the exclusive free track download of ‘Berenice’, one of  ten brutal assaulting tracks from their latest album ‘Ageing Accelerator’ released this past July via Sleaszy Rider Records. The album features a ferocious recording line up that includes drummer Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy), guitarist Stelios Mavromitis (SepticFlesh live guitarist), …

IRON MAIDEN, whose new studio album The Book of Souls, their first for 5 years, will be released worldwide next week on Sept 4, are taking touring to a new level using a Boeing 747-400 Jumbo Jet (aka Queen of the Skies) for their World Tour next year. Vocalist Bruce …

UK rock n’ roller FEDERAL CHARM will release their new album, “Across The Divide”, on October 2 via Wire-Sound/Cargo Records. The follow-up to 2013’s debut album is being produced by Jon Green & Federal Charm. The blistering lead-off track, ‘Hercules’, will lead the charge and is to be released as a digital download on 14 September 2015. Drawing …

Clutch, the influential heavy rock band from Maryland, are pleased to share “The Making of Psychic Warfare” – Segment 1: Creation, Production, and Speculation via their Facebook page, facebook.com/Clutchband. The video clips – shot by David Brodsky and his company My Good Eye: Music Visuals – give fans an unprecedented view into the studio, as well as …

Now, while I am not a Nile fanboy I do enjoy the technical death metal fused with near Eastern topics. It’s a mix of things that shouldn’t work but does. And if nothing else; the drummer on the record is superb. It is scarily good, inhuman, at points; kudos, George …

“Hardrada” marks Ossiyan’s first release. And off the bat, the artwork is great and hooked me straight away. I love a good concept album so I was excited to give this one a good listen. This is a strange one with its lofty concept and fun use of samples, it …

The wonderfully mad lads and lady from Wretched Toad joined me for a chat at Bloodstock to talk about farts, their unique mish mash of styles, their logo, artwork and their new album release.

Legends Anders and Richard from Wolf took some time to have a chat with me during the festival about the band’s name, their candy rider, The Guide to Bloodstock Video and their own ale.

Victorian Whore Dogs’ Danny meet me backstage for a quick chat about the band’s experience at that point at the festival, future plans and dogs dressed in corsets.  

I had a chat with Soulborn at Bloodstock about how their write their tracks, reactions to their latest release, their recording process and upcoming shows.

Backstage with Overoth on Sunday we had a chat about the origins  of the band name, their Behemoth love, the appreciation of the underground at Bloodstock and their future plans for their next album which is waiting to go.

Killer Hurts had a chat with me in the VIP Area of Bloodstock about the festival, their set, their sound and influences.