PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

There are a number of significant features, which help to distinguish a good metal act from an outstanding one. Musical skills, strong songwriting qualities and a professional performance are some of the prerequisites which every band should have, but much more important is an individual style, an independent artistic signature, …

SAXON is ready to kick off 2015 with the re-release of two classic collections, each covering significant career highlights as well as offering something new in their 2015 versions.   On February 13, 2015, SAXON greatest hits release Heavy Metal Thunder will make its market re-entry together with a brand …

From the creative minds of Joel Stroetzel (Killswitch Engage) and Michael Wyzik (Red Door Exchange, Storm The Ohio) comes Brothers Born, a new indie-rock band who will release their debut album, Knife Wounds, on February 24th via Nine Mile Records. In anticipation, the guys have premiered a new song titled …

Symphonic Metal Masters KAMELOT entered the studio in mid 2014 to begin recording their follow-up to the highly acclaimed chart topping album Silverthorn. The new album will make KAMELOT history as it will be released worldwide (excl. Asia ) on Napalm Records/Universal and Napalm Records/ADA-Warner as an exclusive licensing deal through …

Santa Cruz’s very own A BAND OF ORCS have a major revelation to bestow upon the humans of earth as they prepare to announce the newest addition of the Orc horde at their upcoming show on April 3rd in San Jose.  The Orcs have been busy devouring souls in their …

DIRE PERIL unveils artwork, guest musicians and release date for “Through Time and Space” EP. In 2012, California Sci-Fi Power Metallers DIRE PERIL announced plans to release 3 special EP’s each consisting of 3 original tracks and one cover song. The first of the 3, “Astronomical Minds” was released independently …

Chicago, IL hard rockers ROMANTIC REBEL are pushing their new single, “Believe”, to radio stations across North America as of Saturday! The new track is cut from the band’s full length, self-titled album, released in April 2014 by Pavement Entertainment/Sony RED.   Check out a music video for the track …

Portland, Oregon’s LORD DYING will release their new album entitled Poisoned Altars, January 27, 2015 (1/26 for UK/World and 1/24 for Germany/Benelux/Finland) via Relapse Records.  Poisoned Altars is available in CD/LP/Digital and a Special Silver Colored LP for Relapse Records 25th Anniversary.  Pre-order Poisoned Altars HERE.  The iTunes pre-order is available HERE. …

Multi-platinum selling band Fall Out Boy have announced that they will return to the UK this Autumn for the American Beauty / American Psycho Tour, which kicks off in Leeds on the 3rd October and culminates in a show at London’s The SSE Arena, Wembley on the 11th. The presale tickets …

Wednesday 13 is back with a new album – “Monsters of the Universe: Come out & Plague”.  As always you’ve got their distinctive punk infused hard rock sound and themes of Horror, sci-fi and a bit of humour.  It’s a great sound – the closest comparison would be Alice Cooper’s …

A band that’s been buzzed about as “a force to watch”, Mini Mansions hit BBC 1’s Single Of The Week with “Death Is A Girl” in mid-December, 2014. With that kind of accolade, and an upcoming full UK tour with Royal Blood, this sun-drenched American band are this week’s obvious Pop Focus choice. …

BROKEN HOPE recently overhauled their lineup by adding new bassist, DIEGO SORIA of DISGORGE, and new lead-guitarist, MATT SZLACHTA (ex-CHIMAIRA).   BROKEN HOPE founding-father, JEREMY WAGNER, says: “I’m far beyond delighted with our new members–Diego and Matt. Both of these guys are old friends of mine, and both are amazing …

MOTOR SISTER is comprised of a veritable super group; a team of musicians whose collective musical pedigrees speak for themselves. Mother Superior founder, guitarist, and vocalist Jim Wilson fronts the band, with Anthrax’s Scott Ian on guitar, Pearl Aday on backing vocals, Joey Vera on bass, and John Tempesta on …

There are some genuinely grinding, aggressive moments tucked away in the 11 tunes that comprise The Crown‘s early 2015 release, Death is Not Dead. These Swedish extreme metal veterans have reconvened to bring their fans some more fairly melodic, high speed death-thrash as only they can. Death is Not Dead …

Sertraline are a five piece alternative rock outfit from Stoke-on-Trent, UK. Led by the enchanting Leeds lass Lizzie on lead vocals, the band features four ex members; Tom, Josh, Mike & Hendo, of local band Blue Origin who had minor success with their debut album Somnium. Aware that they, as …

NWOBHM legends Saxon have announced the re-scheduled dates for their recently postponed UK shows. The tail end of the UK tour, originally planned for December 2014, had to be delayed due to Nigel Glocker’s sudden health problems. The drummer, who was taken to hospital with a brain aneurysm, is now …

The psychedelic progressive rock group Mabel Greer’s Toyshop, which sprouted the first shoots of YES, have reunited and announced a new album entitled New Way Of Life, which will be released on 9th March through RSK Entertainment. The opening track Electric Funeral premieres on YouTube today.   New Way Of …

Six Gun Saints signs with Dead Inside Records DEAD INSIDE RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of Hard Rockers SIX GUN SAINTS. Six Gun Saints a quartet hailing from Concord, CA. Formed in 2010 with a singular vision to create music that would change the rock world and stand …

Louise from PlanetMosh chatted to Jacob, Vega and Danny from StOp, sToP ahead of their gig at The Nags Head, Macclesfield. Find out who StOp, sToP are, why they moved to England, their influences and what they have planned for the rest of 2015. See review here Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stopstopofficial

UK rockers FURYON will release their second album, “Lost Salvation“, on February 23 via Dream Records in UK/EUROPE.  What’s to be expected is more explosive guitar riffs and solos in well-crafted song form. Expressive vocal delivery and melodies to scream along to. A possibly darker album still with progressive elements and a grungy edge. US/CANADA/JAPAN release date to follow. “Lost Salvation” …