PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

@planetmosh reviews Elements of the Infinite by .@allegaeon on .@metalblade Death metal has a very particular sound; bands like At The Gates, Carcass etc. have perfected the original genre. This had been upgraded by the next generation using complex solos, breakdowns and WAY too fluff. I like Allegaeon, a lot. …

Let’s go on a nostalgia trip……It was the early nineties, Bryan Adams was topping the charts all over the world with Everything I Do and on a rainy day in Glasgow he brought his Waking Up The World tour to Celtic Park, with Extreme as support.  I stood on the terraces …

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water…   Alestorm announce ‘Piratefest’, 19 dates across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Eire!   Scottish pirates ALESTORM with Captain Christopher Bowes at the helm are set to release their upcoming album Sunset On The Golden Age on …

It was almost a year ago I reviewed The Winery Dogs eponymous debut album and loved it to bits. Since then this magnificent trio of musicians has been pretty much on tour constantly, so it’s no real surprise that we’re getting a chance to hear some of this tour in …

After incredible performances at this years Download and Isle Of Wight Festivals, The Pretty Reckless are excited to announce a headline UK tour this Autumn in support of the top 10 charting album Going To Hell.  The tour will see them through 8 cities and will end at London’s Brixton …

Since their debut album “In Distortion We Trust” (2005), Crucified Barbara has earned its reputation as one hell of a live band through constant hard work; from the biggest festival stages to the dirtiest rock clubs, both on their own and as support to the likes of In Flames, Sepultura, Motörhead and Backyard Babies. …

Those who attended Les Fest were able to witness the first ever gig for new band No Sin Evades His Gaze, and starting out on the festival circuit as your first go out is no bad way to start.  After their set I caught up with them for a quick …

Following the announcement of their signing to SOAR/Century Media Records, BLACK TONGUE have confirmed the re-release dates of their EPs ‘FALSIFIER’ & ‘BORN HANGED’ as September 1st.   The ‘Born Hanged : Falsifier (Redux)’ release format will initially be digital only, with the tracks to be included on the physical …

Original Nirvana drummer Chad Channing, best known for his work on the band’s debut album, ‘Bleach’, has announced two exclusive London shows with his new group Before Cars. With influences that include Young Marble Giants, early David Bowie and obscure hits from the 60’s/70’s, the band present an eclectic mix of …

Protest The Hero will end their tour cycle for their album Volition with an UK/European tour November 14th through December 13th.  This will be the band’s third tour of the UK and Europe since the release of Volition in October 2013. Support acts on this run will be The Faceless …

Released in the UK on Spinefarm Records High Priestess is the third album from Kobra and the Lotus, following up the impressive self-titled offering from 2012. As a five piece metal band from Canada with the classically trained Kobra Paige on vocals, Kobra and the Lotus have mixed NWOBHM influences …

Saturday and day two started as early as the one before with Bacchus Baracus waking up the remaining sleepers from the main stage.  Though having said that there was already a good crowd at the main stage, and a very appreciative one at that.  Vantage Point were up next and …

The third and final day of Les Fest 3 started off bright and very early indeed with my first interview a 10.30am.  The previous days had been interview light in comparison, as many of the bands I both wanted to see and were due to interview were set for today.  …

Following an extensive spring tour and their superb performance at this year’s Hellfest a couple of weeks ago, French stoner rockers MARS RED SKY are now ready to embrace the second leg of their European tour, including a must-see appearance at pioneer festival Stoned From The Underground in Germany next week …

After having really enjoyed my first Scottish festival last year, Les Fest 3 had been in my calendar pretty much as soon as the dates were announced.  Last year’s line-up for me was fantastic and with the change in venue I couldn’t wait to see how much better the organisers …

Out for a while now, yes but still worth checking out. Doom:VS return with Earthless. Not renowned for their output level, it is a real joy to see new material emerge from the band who are the embodiment of what emotional Doom Metal is all about. The brainchild of Draconian’s …

.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh review of .@systemofhateuk self titled EP System of Hate were formed in 2012 from the remnants of Barnsley Punk band Total Confusion, with former members Pat, Paddy and Sutty joined by drummer Carl and former Danse Society drummer Martin on keyboards to give the Hard-core Punk sound we hear …

.@louelladeville_ @planetmosh interview with Absolva frontman .@ChrisAppleton88 I didn’t get chance to do a live interview with Chris Appleton at the Absolva gig on 31st May 2014 so Chris kindly took the time to answer our questions by e-mail. Find out what Absolva have got in store, the pranks they …

@louelladeville_ @planetmosh review of Anthems to the Dead by Absolva released via .@Rocksector Absolva, British metal three piece released their third album Anthems To The Dead via Rocksector Records on the 5th May 2014. Although this is their third album it’s their second studio album. Debut studio album Flames of …

After the good reception they received on the main stage on the first day of Les Fest, I spoke to Incinery to find out how their first gig in Scotland was for them. Incinery are another Les Fest band who have played at Download this year and are set to …