PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Connecticut heavy metal powerhouse SYMPHONY OF MALICE re-issued their most recent blazingly heavy album, Judgement Day (The Aftermath), on December 15, 2014. Now, ESP-sponsored guitarist Gus Sinaro and new drummer Eric Williams have unleashed two new play-through videos, performing the tracks “Nothing Left In Us” and “War Conspiracy”. Check out …

Pennsylvanian firecrackers Halestorm release their third album, ‘Into The Wild Life’, on April 6.  However, before that there is the small matter of their forthcoming return to the UK for their most extensive headline tour to date – as well as their first ever shows on the island of Ireland.  …

Atlas Losing Grip a five piece Alternative Crossover Punk band from Sweden released their third album ‘Currents’ via Cargo records today (16th January 2015). Formed in 2005 ‘Currents’ marks their tenth anniversary. Atlas Losing Grip embark on the Currents European Tour 2015 Part 1 next week with support on many …

Soulful southern rockers Whiskey Myers  new LP Early Morning Shakes –  will be made available in the UK via Spinefarm Records on March 23rd. This upgraded 14-track version of the album comes complete with two bonus acoustic outings especially recorded for this release, plus additional packaging including a full set …

Tonight was my first gig of the year, and what a great way to kick the year off – three great live bands on one bill. First up were Finnish band Battle Beast here on only their second visit to the UK.  Last time they played London they gave headliners …

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 …