PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

The story goes something like this… Back in 2009, in the small Lithuanian town of Seredzius, two local drunks – lets call them Gytis and Simonas (just because that’s their names!) – decided that just spending their days working and their nights drinking was not enough fulfilment:  so, they decided …

BUCKCHERRY PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR “SOMEBODY F#CKED WITH ME” November 4, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA – Controversial Los Angeles’ rock band Buckcherry has debuted a new video for their angsty rock anthem “Somebody F#cked With Me” at Vevo.com. The track is featured on the band’s recently released F#CK EP, …

Rising Seattle based rock band My Goodness has released a stellar new cover of Rod Stewart’s classic hit “Young Turks” today at CultureCollide.com. The release comes in advance of a string of shows the band will be performing over the next few months in support of their new record, Shiver …

There’s an old – and very much overused (as these things tend to be) – saying about how you should never judge a book by it’s cover… in terms of reviewing heavy metal albums, it is perhaps fair to adapt this ancient adage to CDs and their artwork… On first …

Portuguese post-metal/doom/sludge trio WELLS VALLEY has premiered their first videoclip Star Over A Wheel last Saturday (November 1st). The track comes off the band’s debut album, Matter As Regent, set to be released in the following months. Star Over A Wheel video was directed by WELLS VALLEY along with friends André Godinho and StopWorking&GoOutside and it ranks …

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 …