PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

      FRIDAY 31st AUGUST to SUNDAY 9th SEPTEMBER – RED LION, Crete Hall Road, Gravesend, Kent DA11 9AA 6 STAGES, 10 DAYS, THE BIGGEST EVENT IN NORTH KENT – EVER! BREED 77, MALEFICE, PRAYING MANTIS, SILENT DESCENT, SPIT LIKE THIS, SLAM CARTEL, GENERATION GRAVEYARD, SANCTORUM, GAZ MARLOW (INME), MENTALLICA, …

Triaxis are finally back with the long awaited follow up to their 2008 debut album (Key to the kingdom).  Whereas the debut album was self released, for this new album, Triaxis have signed to Rocksector records.  Since releasing their debut album Triaxis have been busy touring at regular intervals as …

I caught up with Drew Cochrane from Excellent Cadaver between gigs, day job and personal life and he kindly took the time to answer some questions about the band and to introduce their new album launch on 1st September in Beat Generator, Dundee, “Faith Destroyed”. PM:How did Excellent Cadaver come …

Originally founded back in 2001 when guitarist Leon del Muerte left Impaled – and subsequently put on hold when he went on to join Exhumed – MC have been kicking around in one form or another ever since, first making their mark with their self-titled debut EP two years ago, …

So with an intense weekend at Bloodstock I had the amazing opportunity to interview Kobra Paige, an amazing female metal vocalist, that kicks some serious ass on stage. 1. Kobra and Lotus are really starting to make a name in the metal scene; you have shared the stage and performed …

Set to take place December 14-15, 2012 at the Effenaar in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. There will be 39 bands on 2 stages during 2 days.   The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ANCIENT RITES BLACKLODGE BRUJERIA – excl. NL show CARACH ANGREN CHRIST AGONY DARK …

If there are two words in the musical lexicon that fill most reviewers – and especially this one, if must be admitted – with fear, then they are ‘progressive’ and ‘technical’. Especially when they are conjoined. I mean, I’m of a generation when both terms were applied to bands like …

For those you who have been sitting under a rock, Dublin Death Patrol is a collaborative side project led by Testament vocalist Chuck Billy and his predecessor Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza (he was the singer in Legacy, the original version of aforesaid thrash legends, before going on to make his name …

Formed in Sweden in 2009 The Graviators are on a mission to bring back the sound of 70’s heavy metal.  With heavy yet melodic riffs, they immediately caught the ear of local record label Transubstans who helped them release their self titled debut in the same year.  The band began …

Another year, organised, enjoyed and packed away. For me personally, this year’s line-up wasn’t as good as some of the previous years but it’s obvious that it was pretty darn epic for a lot of people by the fact that this year was officially the busiest BOA on record with …

Yesterday saw the release of ‘REVELRY & RESILIENCE’, the second album from American rockers GYPSYHAWK on Metal Blade Records. Formed in October 2008, the band released their first album, ‘Patience and Peserverance’ in July 2010, an album recorded – as proudly stated on their blog – in the space of …

Planetmosh chats to the guys from British rock band, SAVAGE, after the release of the ‘Sons Of Malice’cd. Planetmosh. Why do you feel now is the right time for a Savage rebirth ? CB ( Chris Bradley – Vocals, Bass Guitar )  Why not? ‘The Cream always floats to the …

I spoke to Orianthi at Bloodstock shortly after she played a solo acoustic set on the Jaegermeister acoustic stage, and before she played the main stage with alice Cooper.   To listen to the interview, hit the play button below…  

This evening’s gig truly could be described as a night for the ages, with the veteran guardians of the Northern Irish metal scene joining forces with the movement’s young titans to fight off all comers and prove just why this particular corner of the world is a domain to be …

After selling millions of records and filling countless stadiums to the brim, German power metal band Edguy continues to establish dominance as masters of metal across America, Asia, Australia and Europe. The band, led by frontman Tobias Sammet, will headline the first ever ROC(K)TOBER!! mini-festival and will be bringing everything …

Dead Cowboy’s Sluts are a metal band from Paris, formed in 2010. They recorded their first album at the Studio St. Marthe in august 2011 called The Hand Of Death and were promptly signed to French label M&O MUSIC for the release of said album in 2012. Their style brings …

    Hamburg based hard rockers Lofft should really have a record deal by now judging by the quality of the 9 songs on their latest album, The Bitterness Of Life.It is currently available on cd directly from Lofft’s website  and digitally via major outlets  Amazon, iTunes,Spotify etc. Fans of …

Essex rock band, Held by Horses, were formed in January 2011.  A few months later they released their self titled debut EP, and are now ready to release their second EP – “In History”.  In terms of live shows, they’ve played gigs with bands such as Missing Andy, Mallory Knox, …

Best known these days as front woman for symphonic metal band Leaves Eyes , Liv occasionally veers off the Metal beaten path and does her own thing. “Libertine” represents her fourth solo effort, and sits quite happily in the Pop Rock camp. The album manages to encompass a fairly broad …

Tonight at the Borderline was the launch party for the new album from Kobra and the lotus, as well as being the last night of their UK tour. First up was Hornet, a young London rock band.  They went down well with the crowd and put in a very good …