PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

As a journalist, I must hold my hands up and admit that it is those of us who chosen to pursue this particular path to critique music who have invented all sorts of little pigeon holes into which slot particular bands and the “style” or “type” of music they choose …

Friday the 28th of November 2014 was ‘Black Friday’ for many. Fortunately for me the main black in my Friday was being worn by the line of Delain fans waiting outside The Cathouse in Glasgow for the last date of Dutch symphonic metal band Delain’s short UK tour. The doors opened promptly …

I had the pleasure of chatting with John Clelland, drummer & Steve Williams, keyboardist from Eden’s Curse before their special concert at the Classic Grand in Glasgow. We discuss the band, the live album show being done that night, their inital jam sessionf for the next studio album, touring, food …

I had the pleasure of chatting with Niklas Stålvind, lead vocalist and guitarist from Wolf  before they played at the Cathouse in Glasgow. We discuss the band, the tour, Wolf merchadise, future plans and more!  

Ivory Blacks in Glasgow could be a great wee venue. It’s a decent size, it’s smack bang in the city centre, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be buzzing on a Saturday night. Unfortunately because of some strange planning Tigertailz played last night to a crowd of only about fifty. …

Just before I was to review Primordial‘s eighth studio album I was asked to compile my top 10 albums of 2014 for Planetmosh and had it all worked out until I played Where Greater Men Have Fallen. After the albums hour long duration it was a no brainer that it …

This third album from this Croatian quartet ploughs a furrow that criss-crosses back and forth between traditional groove metal, nu-metal and world (more specifically eastern European) music in a way which sounds like a heady amalgam of Slipknot, Linkin Park (in their darker, heavier moments), King 810 and Subway For …

It’s the 1st December and that means Wacken Xmas Calendar is now online! The first bands revealed are STRATOVARIUS and ANGRA. Rember to check in daily here for new band annoucements and the daily question! Links: http://www.wacken.com https://www.facebook.com/WackenOpenAir.official https://twitter.com/Wacken

Solstafir is melancholic, yet powerful and dark sound band from the country far North – Iceland. This band seems to be very busy lately, as well as productive: new album, new video, festivals and overwhelming intimate countless gigs during their tour. Those, who has been at least in one of …

Friday was a big night for Eden’s Curse, as they recorded their new album live at the Classic Grand in Glasgow. Not many bands have the honour of being introduced onto stage by Scottish rock radio legend Tom Russell, but there he was, with some words of wisdom for the …

Red House Glory have revealed their dark trippy video for debut single ‘Living A Lie’, currently available for free download. The video was premiered on Artrocker who said, “Being completely truthful, Red House Glory’s ‘Living A Lie’ gets us very excited. It’s proper big rock, done completely right. This London …

Thunder will release ‘WONDER DAYS’the brand new studio album released on 16th February 2015 via earMUSIC, plus Headline Arena Shows in March. One of the most popular and enduring British rock bands of the last 25 years, with 18 Top 40 singles in the UK and a string of gold …

London Rock ‘n’ Rollers Unveil Official Video For New Single ‘No Resolve’   “Smouldering, soulful and unashamedly sexy” – Powerplay Magazine “Dirty Thrills are single-handedly bringing back 100% real rock and roll” – All Access Magazine USA “Do yourself a favour and listen to this album, it will restore your …

Glaswegian pop rock band Little Eye have announced the release of single End Game on the 9th Feb 2015 The band are fresh from opening the main stage at The Isle Of Wight Festival and providing support to the legendary Blondie and can also boast regularly packing out many a …

IMPERICON, the UK’s hottest and fastest-growing metal and hardcore festival is delighted to announce the addition of two new bands to its already impressive 2015 bill. The festival, which sold out last year and has cheaper tickets this year, is bringing together an uncompromisingly heavy lineup, adding THE GHOST INSIDE …

After the fantastic support that the band have had since revealing their first new music in over 2 years, We Are The Ocean today reveal the details for their forthcoming album ‘ARK’, as announced in the Live Lounge this morning on BBC Radio 1. Set for release on March 16th …

Veteran hard rockers UFO have confirmed the release of their 21st studio album, ‘A Conspiracy Of Stars’, on Steamhammer / SPV Records, on February 23. The album was recorded, produced and mixed by Chris Tsangarides, and will be available as a digipak (including poster and bonus track), jewel case CD, …

Early Bird Day Tickets for General Admission and VIP Admission Go Onsale On Friday 28th November 2014 Already confirmed Scorpions – UK exclusive show in 2015 Gregg Allman (of The Allman Brothers Band) – UK exclusive show in 2015 Camel – UK Festival exclusive show in 2015 Marillion – UK …

I interviewed Animal at 100 Club, London earlier this year here. Since then Anti-Nowhere League have played Sonisphere and done a tour of the USA. I had a chat with birthday boy Shady after their gig at Manchester Academy 3, in a dressing room with a few topless band members, …

Fast-rising Portuguese metal band The Voynich Code are proud to present their debut EP, Ignotum. To mark the occasion, the band are debuting brand new track ‘Decoding of Life’ as a lyric video, which you can watch below. Six tracks of enigmatic heaviness melding extreme, technical, progressive and deathcore, Ignotum …