PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

From the moment Conan were announced on this years line up at Bloodstock, I knew we were in for something special. And so it proved, with many calling it the highlight of the weekend. I got to talk with Jon about current and future release plans, touring, festivals and much …

California’s Bl’ast, one of the “founding father” primal hardcore punk bands, has returned with its first new music in two decades. A five-minutes-and-change listening trek, this two song EP, titled For Those Who’ve Graced the Fire! quickly whets fans’ appetites for more. As before, the band’s core members remain Clifford …

The London Hard Rock merchants played a really well received set at this years Bloodstock Festival, and we got the low down on current and future plans, plus a bit of background info Click the link below to hear the full interview  

Planetmosh talk to HanOwaR the day after their triumphant set at Bloodstock Open Air.

Rich Robinson Announces Intimate Acoustic Tour Sept / Oct 2015 ‘A lyrically spiritual, musically earthy balance of electric-blues bravado, psychedelic-country exploration and almost courtly vocal cool.’ – Rolling Stone Rich Robinson has just announced an intimate and (mostly) acoustic tour around the UK this September & October. Better known as …

‘Electric Blood’, the brand new album from Atlanta rock ‘n’ roll punks BITERS, is out now worldwide on CD, vinyl and digital platforms. Described by Kerrang! magazine as “The best new rock ‘n’ roll band on the planet!”, BITERS bring an edginess back to today’s sterile, sanitised music scene which …

With most true-blooded Belfast metal fans away across the schuk for Bloodstock, there was a somewhat understandably disappointing turn out for this rare live invasion by Armagh pagans Waylander. Openers Whitby Bay seem something of an anomaly, it must be admitted.  Drummer/vocalist Patrick Moran looks like he would be more …

I got to talk to the guys from I AM I at this years Bloodstock Festival as they limbered up for their set. Click the link for the full interview.  

We were honoured to have Armored Saint at this years Bloodstock Festival, and we were able to chat to drummer Gonzo Sandoval post set to get his reaction to the main stage set, new material, upcoming shows and much more Click the link below for the full interview    

Behemoth Announced to Play Bloodstock 2016 Just announced on Bloodstock Festival’s Facebook page here “BEHEMOTH! Announced as 2016 special guests, playing ‘The Satanist’ in full. 2016 Early Bird tix available online from 9am Mon 10th Aug at www.bloodstock.uk.com” See the video announcement on Metal Hammer’s YouTube Channel below:- Behemoth are …

Revocation Launches “The Blackest Reaches” Lyric Video Revocation launches “The Blackest Reaches” lyric videoHeadline tour begins in one month!Revocation continue their series of lyric videos with fellow guitarist and director/animator Nick Hipa. The latest, “The Blackest Reaches“, is live now at metalblade.com/revocation. The previously released lyric videos, “Scorched Earth Policy,” “Madness Opus” …

‘Urth’, the highly-anticipated debut album from Nottingham alt-rock trio Kagoule, is available now from select independent record stores in the UK. The band have teamed up with Rough Trade, Rise Records and Music Exchange for a special pre-release of their phenomenal debut album, which features two bonus tracks exclusively available …

Wildfire are pleased to announce the first group of bands to be playing at next years festival.   Full details and early bird tickets from facebook.com/events/wildfire http://www.wildfirefestival.co.uk/ http://www.wildfirefestival.co.uk/ Apriori-Fire https://youtu.be/mos29X1rURk   Serpentine-Season Of The Witch Sky Valley Mistress-Dirty Blonde Blues https://youtu.be/8SXw5aUjH-o   Soldier- https://www.facebook.com/soldiernwobhm/videos/178070445675523/   Winterstorm-Sail The Unknown Sea  

Act Of Defiance – Debut “Legion of Lies” Official Music Video ACT OF DEFIANCE Partner With Yahoo Music To Exclusively Debut “Legion of Lies” Official Music VideoDebut Album Release On 21st August 2015ACT OF DEFIANCE have partnered with Yahoo! Music to exclusively debut their official new music video for the scathing …

One Machine Unveils “The Final Cull” Cover Art & Track Listing One Machine, the brainchild of acclaimed guitarist/songwriter Steve Smyth (Testament, Nevermore, Forbidden, Dragonlord, Vicious Rumors), recently announced the impending release of their second full-length album, The Final Cull, out on September 18th worldwide via Scarlet Records. Today, the band …

Name me a Russian hard rock band.  Go on.  Gorky Park.  OK, there’s one.  Try another.  Try counting them off on the fingers of one hand.  Tough, isn’t it?  While evil western rock ‘n’ roll music was banned under the communist regime, even in the post-Glasnost era very few bands …

Was there ever any doubt that Trivium would do anything else but triumph at Bloodstock? Of course not, with new material, a new stage set, all debuted at this years festival, this was a headline set not to be missed. I had a chat with Corey prior to the show, …

German Speed Rockers Nitrovolt released their third album Dirty Wings via Mausoleum Records earlier this year. Formed in 2004 by vocalist Tom “Voltage” Krämer and bass player Luciano “Louis” Vanini, they started out as a three piece called ‘Hi Octane Rockers’ with Micha on drums completing the threesome. In 2009 long …

Described as ‘Dirty Speed/Thrash Metal with Rock & Roll and NWOBHM influences’ Demolition Train formed in Athens Greece in 2009, making their first live appearance in 2010. They released their first EP ‘Kill Your Boss’ in 2011. When Vasilis and Michalis had to leave the band for a while, Witchkiller …

Many bands love Glasgow. Aesthetic Perfection is no exception. Last year they were rocking The Classic Grand together with Faderhead, and they were back again, this year – to the Audio club. While people were slowly gathering in Audio, the first opening act, a local band called Advance started their …