PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Alice Cooper has been around for years, yet he never looks any older, and if this performance at Wacken is anything to go by, he will be around for a good many years yet. This DVD and CD three disc package captures Alice headlining the Wacken Festival in 2013. The …

Following on from their success in the recent Progressive Music Awards – at which they lifted the ‘Anthem’ gong for the eponymously-titled from their most recent ‘Distant Satellites’ opus magnificus (of which more anon) – Liverpool experimental progsters Anathema were obviously in great mood when they took that short trip across the …

Belfast Pop Punk Band Stiff Little Fingers have recorded their tenth studio album ‘No Going Back’ just over 10 years since their last album ‘Guitar and Drum’ and thirty-five years since their first ‘Inflammable Material’ The album was released on 11th August 2014 via the group’s own imprint ‘Rigid Digits’ …

For the first time in many years I’ve actually felt myself emotionally moved by a piece of music! Not since British rock group Rainbow produced the B-side track ‘Weiss Heim‘, have I heard such an amazing sound. Steve Rothery of Marillion fame, has put together an album of seven beautifully …

Former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo played the Underworld in London earlier this month with his new band Philm.  I met up with him the next day to talk about the band. Planetmosh: Lets start by talking about last night.  You played Philm’s first ever UK show.  How did you enjoy …

I spoke to Tomas Lindberg, singer of At The Gates to talk about the band’s new album, At War with Reality.  Hear what he had to say about the album and touring plans. Apologies for the background noise – the interview was recorded outdoors in central london so traffic noise …

While we spoke to a lot of bands both signed and unsigned at Bloodstock, we were unable to manage to speak to all the up and coming  bands who played the New Blood stage, so have been catching up with the ones we missed to see how they enjoyed their …

    There is no doubt that Cannibal Corpse are veterans of Death Metal and since the 80s the Buffalo based band have continued to produce technical and aggressive tracks with a distinctive sound and presence. With 12 classic full length albums under their belt, a huge fan base and …

The sixth offering from the Norwegian black metal 1349 is not overall a bad album. In fact, I enjoy the concept and image of 1349. From their name (which comes from the year the Black Death reached Norway) to their stage show. They’re a black metal band that can stand with the best …

Reading’s renowned metallers SYLOSIS are announcing the departure of long-time drummer Rob Callard. ‘Having spent the last 9 years recording music and touring around the world with Sylosis, I have had some of the most memorable experiences of my life. Sylosis has some of the most dedicated and awesome fans …

Hyperdrive marks a new era for KNIGHT AREA. The long running Dutch progressive rock band had previously released four studio albums and toured Europe and USA extensively, performing at all major prog rock festivals. 1n 2012 the band welcomed guitarist Mark Bogert as well as legendary bassist Peter Vink (Q65, …

Here comes a cool breeze from the North of Iceland! The Viking Metallers from Reykjavík are back with a brand new album. The band has revealed the title, cover, track listing & release dates! The third studio album awaits you here with an unpronounceable name Með vættum and will be released …

This year Legends of Rock The Originals will be headlined by none other than Black Star Riders. The band will be performing songs from their recent acclaimed album ‘All Hell Breaks Loose’ alongside classic Thin Lizzy tracks. Classic Rock Tours have been putting on festivals since 2005 which have attracted …

Sweden’s masters of horror, Bloodbath who are set to release their fourth album of supreme death metal – Grand Morbid Funeral on 17th November 2014 through Peaceville Records have finally unveiled their new vocalist. Following the departure of Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt and months of speculation and rumour Metal Hammer have …

Bavarian Thrash Metal high-flyers TOXIC WALTZ have released their first official music video ‘Decades Of Pain‘, which can be seen below. Recorded and produced by a professional film team, the video includes inter alia extra performers and some extraordinary cool views, filmed by a drone with a GoPro camera. It …

Inmate have recorded their  first video ‘HOME‘ from upcoming second album titled TREE OF LIFE. The album release is planned in next few months. Video was made by Marko Duplišak, frontman of Lastdayhere. Check out ‘Home’ LINKS: http://www.inmate-band.com/ http://www.facebook.com/inmateband http://www.youtube.com/user/inmateloud http://www.graviton-musicservices.com/

Following their spacey second effort “Stranded In Arcadia“, French stoner rockers MARS RED SKY recently presented their brand new video for “Join The Race“. In their own inimitable trippy style, the trio takes you along a kaleidoscopic journey across North America’s dusty deserted landscapes and railways. Sticking to the band’s …

Indian deathsters Reptilian Death have offered a free download of their debut album ‘Total Annihilation‘ to mark it’s 10 year anniversary. The album which was released in 2004 is now a decade old and is a landmark release in the history of Indian Metal. “It’s not a great album but …

This Autumn, Voodoo Six will play six headline shows in Germany, Belgium, and The Netherlands. The band makes its second visit to Europe this year following their earlier support tour with UFO, where they played in Sweden, Denmark and Germany. Earlier this year, Voodoo Six also played a headline tour …

The exceptional singer LIV KRISTINE, (LEAVES ‘EYES and ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY frontwoman), is set to release her brand new solo album Vervain on October, 27th in the UK & November, 4th US/CAN via Napalm Records. Her fifth solo masterpiece promises a lot of intricate melodies, haunting song structures and of …