PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Directed by Thomas Mignone (Slipknot, AX7, Mudvayne) and starring Micheal Rodrick (24, CSI, Without a Trace) ‘No Turning Back’ is the new single / video from U.S thrash metal band I.N.C. (Indestructible Noise Command). The video tells the story of an evangelist in Southern California, luring in runaways and junkies in …

Young British quartet Skarlett Riot have been confirmed as opening act for Ozzy Osbourne/Firewind guitarist Gus G upcoming English tour. The band have been hard at work in the studio working on the follow up for their critically acclaimed debut ‘Tear Me Down’, the new CD is due for release …

Today was the first full day of the festival.  Having sorted out wristbands etc on the Friday, we were able to skip the queue at the box office and head straight into the venue on arrival. The first act of the day was Dutch band La Ventura.  I’d seen them …

Groove Metal monsters Bhayanak Maut have released their sophomore album ‘Man‘. The band posted the album artwork on their Facebook page with a single word ‘YES’ and a link to their website. The album is already available on www.bhayanakmaut.com and is available only in the digital format and comes with …

The lovely Paul, drummer extraordinaire from Cannibal Corpse took some time to chat to me backstage about recording, bibliographies and the new album at Damnation Festival in Leeds.

Ramblin’ Man Fair, Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent UK – 25th & 26th July 2015 First acts announced – 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 Festival …

It’s that time of year again. Leeds is swamped with figures in black heading towards Leeds University, ready for a night of music and mayhem, except this year we are also celebrating 10 years of Damnation. This years show is completely sold out and we look forward to a fantastically varied line …

The highly anticipated EP from rock trio Witching Season is on its way. ‘Codeine’ is the lead single for the band’s soon to be release EP and is available now. EP to follow 10th November. New track ‘Codeine’ showcases the bands rocking talent and is true to their dark rock …

DESERTFEST LONDON has teamed up with Camden Lock Hotel to offer a limited amount of weekend tickets & hotel packages to the festival-goers. There are singles, twins and double rooms available… And as an added bonus upon arrival, each attendee will be welcomed with a Desertfest 2015 goodie bag including …

Atlanta’s southern rock kings BLACKBERRY SMOKE are set to release their fourth studio album, ‘Holding All The Roses‘ on 9th February 2015 through Earache Records. Produced by studio legend Brendan O’Brien (AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, The Black Crowes), the newie follows hot on the heels of August’s double live album/DVD …

Love a bit of pyro?!  BLOODSTOCK HQ are continuing their popular website ‘treasure hunts’ and handing you a pyrotastic chance to win tickets for the 2015 event.  To make your bonfire week go with a bang, simply find the 12 hidden fireworks around the BLOODSTOCK website.  If you can locate …

I sat with three other interviewers in the Press Area of Damnation and had a relaxed chat with the founder of Leed’s Damnation Festival, Gavin McInally to find out how the whole thing began 10 years ago. How does a small one day show go from it’s humble beginnings to being one …

This is the third album release from the “Cavalera Conspiracy” boys, with new bassist ‘Nate Newton’ from “Converge”. Bearing in mind the vast catalogue and releases from Max and Iggor since 1985; they certainly have not mellowed with age! “Max Cavalera” usually has an easy distinguishable vocal, but this time …

Growing up a “Thrash Kid”, I had two goals to see the Big Four live and to see Avenged Sevenfold be exposed as posers and the terrible songwriters that they are. Luckily in 2012, I achieved both when I saw Anthrax dominate the Academy in Dublin (and I caught Frank …

The guys of Vega descended on Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms last night (1/11/14) to a nearly packed venue for the first gig of their mini tour since releasing the new album ‘Stereo Messiah‘. Before the gig I had a brief moment to speak with brothers James and Tom Martin about various …

Tonight’s show was advertised as having an early start – with the doors opening at 7pm, Asia were due on at 7.30.  Things went as planned and Asia came on at 7.30 and kicked the night off with two songs from their very first album before playing a track from …

On 26th June 2008, my first real taste of live music photography was shooting Def Leppard and Whitesnake at Wembley Arena with their support band which to that point I did not know called Black Stone Cherry. Jump ahead six and a half years of hard work and not only has …

Sometimes I feel like I live in Belfast’s most famous music venue rather than five minutes ’round the corner, given the amount of time I spend there… this was my something like my 26th or 27th gig here this year so far (a that’s not counting the amount of evenings spent …

@planetmosh reviews .@ThunderousJones on .@SoundHub Records. Hailing from the Midlands, Thunderous Jones formed in 2009 and went through various line-up changes before finally settling on their current roster early last year.  They are: Liam Coffey – Vocals, Tay Lakin – Bass, Mike Wroe – Guitars, Mark Eyden – Guitars and …

PlanetMosh has once again teamed up with XMusic for another fantastic prize. Dave Lombardo has announced a Drum Clinic on November 20th at XMusic in Dublin and we have FIVE Pairs of front row tickets up for grabs. ******Competition NOW CLOSED**** Tickets for this one off event are on sale …