PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

US thrash titans Exodus have been confirmed as the first headline band for Hammerfest VIII, which takes place at Pwllheli in north Wales from March 10 -13 next year. They will be joined by Fleshgod Apocalypse, Lawnmower Deth, Ranger and Def Con One. Tickets for the event are now on …

A band composed of collaborative writers, excellent arrangers, and fantastic musicians, titan Finnish folk metal band Ensiferum recently treated the world to it’s latest release, One Man Army. In 2015, the band celebrated 20 years together, partially with the release of One Man Army, their critically-acclaimed release for Metal Blade …

And so, after five intense heats spaced out over six weeks, we arrive at the business end of the inaugural Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses competition here in Northern Ireland, with the first of the semi-finals.  Twenty bands had entered the fray back in mid-February, and now we are down …

South African singer-songwriter and guitarist, Dan Patlansky, is set to release his new album “Dear Silence Thieves” in the UK on Monday April 27th. The album will coincide with a special London album launch showcase “concert” at London’s Borderline venue on the same day. Tickets for the London Borderline show …

He made a name for himself with Gallows and followed it up with Pure Love, and now Frank Carter is heading back to his roots. The enigmatic frontman has returned with his new band the Rattlesnakes and, ahead of a UK tour, has recorded the Rotten EP, due out on …

Critically acclaimed Finnish blues guitarist and vocalist Erja Lyytinen is pleased to announce the UK release of her new live album Live In London, via Tuohi Records on June 8th. Live in London is the follow up to her 2014 album, The Sky is Falling, which is a tribute to …

Award-winning, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will embark on a 2016 nationwide UK tour at the starting at Bilston Robin on Wednesday January 20, 2016. A 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts at 9am on Wednesday April 29, 2016 at www.planetrock.com. Tickets are available to the general public on Friday May 1 from …

Tonight’s gig opened with Dutch band Stream of Passion, who are supporting Anneke van Giersbergen on this Gentle Storm tour, and two of the members also perform on stage as Anneke’s band. Stream of Passion are a band I’ve seen several times and they always impress.  Singer Marcela Bovio has …

Confess – Interview with Louise for PlanetMosh – 17th April 2015 Louise Swift caught up with Swedish, Hard Rock band Confess ahead of their show at Rebellion, Manchester (reviewed here), find out what they chatted about below! Band Members: John Elliot-Vocals Samael-Drums Lucky-Bass (On this tour Richie was standing in …

Rebellion, is a small bar/venue/nightclub on Whitworth Street Manchester, near to Deansgate Rail Station and Deansgate Locks and conveniently close to Manchester’s tallest building Beetham Tower, which houses The Hilton Hotel (should you wish to stay there for a rocking night out), although having spotted the picture of the accommodation …

First up tonight was The Pearl Harts.   Unusually, they’re a two-piece band – other than the Graveltones they’re probably the only two-piece I’ve seen. Unlike the Graveltones, both members of the Pearl harts are petite ladies. They took to the stage in front of a very quiet venue, but …

Bringing forth their 12th studio album, Sweden’s Unleashed has, with Dawn of the Nine, successfully continued an aggressive, fairly melodic saga. Their previous release, Odalheim, released in 2012, began this journey. Let’s pretend you’re a new fan, perhaps just introduced to death metal a little while ago, and your virgin …

The cast list reads like a veritable rock and metal who’s who. Based on the pedigree present, “Rise Of The Animal”, the latest long playing offering from Wolfpakk, promises great things. Happily, I can report, it delivers on those promises… in spades. From the outset they nail their colours firmly …

The full line up and day splits have now been confirmed for this year’s Steelhouse Festival, which takes place outside Ebbw Vale on July 25 and 26. Legendary British AORsters FM have been added to the Sunday bill, which is topped by the inimitable Dee Snider.  Colour Of Noise, the new …

Nitrodive Release New Video ‘Someday’ from their latest album ‘Re-Evolution’ Nitrodive, an Alternative Rock/Punk Rock band from Gothenburg, Sweden have just been out on a European Tour with Hardcore Superstar. They have just released their latest video for ‘Someday’ from their latest album ‘Re-Evolution’. PlanetMosh reviewed the gig at Manchester Club Academy …

Friday night in Glasgow saw the much awaited headline show from local boys Afterlife, almost exactly a year after I first saw them open for Bonafide at the Cathouse.  That gig marked the last gig I ever went to without earplugs, as I was deaf for four days afterwards.  This …

The night kicked off with 2 cards of 25, a London based Hard rock band.  It’s certainly an unusual name which presumably has some meaning, but ignoring the name, what you have here is a very good hard rock band.  Singer Diego Gutierrez has a good voice, and is helped …

17 Year Old Guitar Hero AARON KEYLOCK Announces 2015 DOT TO DOT FESTIVAL performances.  FRI 22 MAY – SUNDAY 24 MAY MANCHESTER / BRISTOL / NOTTINGHAM TICKETS HERE  The New Solo Superstar…The heart, soul and fretting fingers of a grizzled old delta Bluesman”  Kerrang “The search for your next guitar hero stops …

New Hampshire’s post-black metal band VATTNET VISKAR are returning with a new album on 29th June via Century Media records. ‘Settler’ was recorded at Earth Analog Studios in Champaign, IL with producer Sanford Parker (MINSK, VOIVOD). The artwork was created by multimedia artist, Josh Graham (ex-Neurosis, Soundgarden), who also created the video …

Symphonic Metal masters KAMELOT are ready to enthrall with their upcoming masterpiece Haven! Today the sensational music video for the track “Insomnia“ has been premiered! KAMELOT mastermind Thomas Youngblood states: „Kamelot returns with a sci-fi inspired thriller for the song “Insomnia”. In a post apocalyptic world, surveillance is everywhere and …