PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

True deceivers got things started on the main stage.  With a mix of guitar, fiddle and vocals they were a good start to the day, but I was more interested in heading over to one of the other stages. Over in Tornado Town, East Town Pirates were putting in a …

EXODUS – the originators of the thrash metal genre – return to their roots. As announced yesterday via Loudwire, EXODUS proudly welcomes the return of frontman Steve “Zetro” Souza in the wake of former vocalist Rob Dukes’ amicable departure. Souza originally fronted EXODUS from 1986-1993, and again from 2002-2004, donning …

Sometimes not knowing a lot about a band can be an asset. Your views and opinions of what music you’re about to listen to aren’t coloured by others. Darkest Era are one of those bands for me. I knew the name and that was it, a little assumption on my …

It’s no surprise that every festival-goer wishes they could exit and re-enter those big amphitheatre shows for a quick visit their car or to step outside for a breather. This summer, the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is offering fans the rare opportunity to gain one re-entry “in/out” access with …

Anglo-Swedish modern metallers SONIC SYNDICATE have premiered the official music video for ‘Before You Finally Break’, taken from the band’s upcoming self-titled, fifth studio album. The video was shot by renowned director Patric Ullaeus (IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, CHILDREN OF BODOM, uvm) and features SOILWORK singer Björn ‘Speed’ Strid who recorded guest vocals on the track. Check it …

One good deed deserves another. It’s always nice to see musicians utilise their talent for the greater good. In this instance Jimmy Mac from Pteroglyph has solely created a huge happy metal tune in the guise of philanthropy and good will that will benefit a charity of his choice.   …

As previously announced, PROJECT ROGUE is a new crowd funding project featuring existing Rogue Records America artists teaming up with 16 cross-genre metal titans to create a fresh, new studio and video project. The world of crowd-funded projects in metal is nothing new – but you’ve never seen anything like this! Click …

“Cage the water” the new album of hardcore-metal act Motherkissers is finally available in all digital store and in limited edition in UK (Code 7 Distribution), US (Interpunk), Italy (Andromeda Distribuzioni) and worldwide through Memorial Records Store. “Cage the water” is the natural evolution of all experiences by a mix …

It’s Friday! You’re ready to let loose and have a good laugh, right? SON OF AURELIUS just posted a hilarious new infomercial-style album teaser video – in terrible, cheap, retro style – blinking price tags, cheesy television salesmen, testimonials, and all.   Watch Here:     “This video is about …

Reunions are a fickle beast. Sometimes they work, sometimes they are a callous attempt to make some money and sometimes they are initially a response to a rose tinted view of the past but turn out to be better than before. Europe, Journey and Accept are three names that have …

HALCYON WAY are pleased to announce that they have signed a multi-album contract with Massacre Records for Europe and the rest of the world, and have re-signed with Nightmare Records in North America.  The band’s new album Conquer is due for release later this year.   Guitarist Jon Bodan commented …

The festival season has well and truly begun and one of the festival delights awaiting many this month is Les Fest in Scotland.  Having already announced their final line up, we can now confirm the set times for each of the bands. If you haven’t yet been to Les Fest, …

CJ Wildheart is set to release ‘Mable’, his first solo album in 7 years. Having initially teamed up with Pledgemusic to run a preorder campaign, the album is set for a commercial release through Devilspit Records on 4th August 2014. “Mable” is basically me working in my home studio throughout …

Tonight was No Sinner’s last UK date on their current tour.  Having played the Black Heart in Camden as their only UK date when they were last in Europe, tonight sees them at the larger Upstairs venue at the Garage. The night kicked off with two support acts – The …

I spoke to Michael Amott and Alissa White-Gluz recently about the recent lineup change and about their new album, War Eternal. After over ten years, Angela has left Arch Enemy.  What was the bands reaction when she told you she wanted to leave? Michael:  We saw it coming actually so …

When Swedish metallers Arch Enemy not so long ago announced changes inside the band, nobody besides them had an actual clue how they would sound and look after that. So now, 3 years since their previous full-length album, they return with War Eternal. The new blue-haired front woman Alissa White-Gluz seems to be getting on …

Dayton, Ohio’s The Devil Wears Prada released their fifth studio album, 8:18, on Roadrunner Records. Featuring 43 minutes of modern melodic metalcore, the 13 song disc is titled after a passage from The Bible, Romans 8:18. Fear not, the album won’t alienate a secular audience: it’s too heavy to be lumped …

PM. Ken, congratulations on the new album “Eternity”; it has been receiving some very positive reviews: When did you feel you had the making of something special? “Thanks, David. Yes, we’re very happy with the response! I knew from the first reunion gigs that the band sounded as competent and …

German rock band FAIR WARNING will release “The Box” in Scandinavia on June 11th, in Germany on June 13th, in Europe June 16th and USA June 24th. The hardcover box set includes 4 studio albums and 1 live album in cardboard sleeves; some of them were not available for a …

It’s an unwritten rule that reviewers are not supposed to talk personally or write in the same mien, but I am sure our dear PM readers will indulge this writer in a touch of reminisence… I remember well the first time I heard Tesla:  I was just over a hear …