PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

I recently spoke to singer Elin Larsson, and guitarist Dorian Sorriaux from Blues Pills, a band that’s been making a name for themselves since they released their debut EP late last year.  The band are set to release their debut album in late July.  Hear what they had to say …

.@louelladeville_ @planetmosh review of Absolva .@soundcontrolmcr .@babylonfireuk .@asylumcityzoo .@ChrisAppleton88 .@AbsolvaDanBate .@Rocksector What better way to end a fifteen date UK tour than by coming home! Local lads Chris Appleton and Martin McNee along with bandmate Dan Bate from Absolva did just that at Sound Control Manchester. With new album Anthems To …

Breakout Los Angeles rock n’ roll outfit SINNER SINNERS and Jesse Hughes of renowned California rock band Eagles of Death Metal recently teamed to perform a cover of  the EODM track “I Want You So Hard” for a live performance music video.  “I Want You So Hard” was the first …

This is the first album from the Kings of New Orleans Sludge in fourteen years. In that time the band has been through the ringer and still managed to keep a profile alive throughout the underground. EHG is an incestuous outfit with members playing for other high profile bands such …

Absolva announce headline European Tour Dates for September-October 2014 British metal trio Absolva have announced their headline European tour dates for September-October 2014. Absolva have just undertaken a tour in the UK which was the first leg of their “Anthems To The Dead” tour, promoting their 3rd album release (2nd …

It’s two years since Unisonic emerged, with a debut EP and album.  The band hit the headlines for reuniting two legends of German rock/metal – Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske, reunited 23 years after they formed part of Helloween.  Now the band are back with a new EP ahead of …

London based Alexa de Strange have released their EP “Tits of death”.  Definitely a title designed to get attention and it does make a nice change from all those bands releasing self titled EPs and albums (are they really that short of imagination that they can’t think of a decent …

Connecticut’s own DEAD BY WEDNESDAY is pleased to announce their upcoming US tour with fellow New England metallers SHADOWS FALL. The band will join the tour on June 20th in Chicopee, MA and will tour throughout the Midwest and Eastern U.S. before the tour comes to a close on July …

When Northern Ireland metallians Conjuring Fate last year decided to call it a day, it was quite a shock for the scene in this part of the world as, after eight years together, the band’s ascendancy had appeared to on the upward slope.  However, the ‘break’ turned out to be …

After many years of discussion, it is with great pleasure, we can confirm that San Fran Rockers Night Ranger will take a rare trip north and headline Europe’s biggest residential AOR festival – HRH AOR 3. With over 10 million albums under their belt and a back catalogue to die …

It creeps round quickly, festival season, doesn’t it? Somehow a full 12 months has passed since Download 2013 closed with Rammstein setting everything on fire and now it’s all about to go utterly batshit again. Most people going will already have a good idea of who they intend on seeing, …

Irishman Colm Gray had the honour of opening the main stage today.  The planned world false beard attempt was postponed till later in the day so there would be more people around as the mud meant turnout was low this early.  Playing to a small crowd he went down well.  …

SoCal experimental group CHRYSALIS released their new album, Focus On The Center, this past February to great reviews and radio success. Now, the band is gearing up to kick off their upcoming U.S. tour, but are looking for assistance from fans and friends! See below for all pending dates on …

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 …