PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Friday the 28th of November 2014 was ‘Black Friday’ for many. Fortunately for me the main black in my Friday was being worn by the line of Delain fans waiting outside The Cathouse in Glasgow for the last date of Dutch symphonic metal band Delain’s short UK tour. The doors opened promptly …

I had the pleasure of chatting with John Clelland, drummer & Steve Williams, keyboardist from Eden’s Curse before their special concert at the Classic Grand in Glasgow. We discuss the band, the live album show being done that night, their inital jam sessionf for the next studio album, touring, food …

I had the pleasure of chatting with Niklas Stålvind, lead vocalist and guitarist from Wolf  before they played at the Cathouse in Glasgow. We discuss the band, the tour, Wolf merchadise, future plans and more!  

Ivory Blacks in Glasgow could be a great wee venue. It’s a decent size, it’s smack bang in the city centre, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be buzzing on a Saturday night. Unfortunately because of some strange planning Tigertailz played last night to a crowd of only about fifty. …

Just before I was to review Primordial‘s eighth studio album I was asked to compile my top 10 albums of 2014 for Planetmosh and had it all worked out until I played Where Greater Men Have Fallen. After the albums hour long duration it was a no brainer that it …

This third album from this Croatian quartet ploughs a furrow that criss-crosses back and forth between traditional groove metal, nu-metal and world (more specifically eastern European) music in a way which sounds like a heady amalgam of Slipknot, Linkin Park (in their darker, heavier moments), King 810 and Subway For …

It’s the 1st December and that means Wacken Xmas Calendar is now online! The first bands revealed are STRATOVARIUS and ANGRA. Rember to check in daily here for new band annoucements and the daily question! Links: http://www.wacken.com https://www.facebook.com/WackenOpenAir.official https://twitter.com/Wacken

Solstafir is melancholic, yet powerful and dark sound band from the country far North – Iceland. This band seems to be very busy lately, as well as productive: new album, new video, festivals and overwhelming intimate countless gigs during their tour. Those, who has been at least in one of …

Friday was a big night for Eden’s Curse, as they recorded their new album live at the Classic Grand in Glasgow. Not many bands have the honour of being introduced onto stage by Scottish rock radio legend Tom Russell, but there he was, with some words of wisdom for the …

IMPERICON, the UK’s hottest and fastest-growing metal and hardcore festival is delighted to announce the addition of two new bands to its already impressive 2015 bill. The festival, which sold out last year and has cheaper tickets this year, is bringing together an uncompromisingly heavy lineup, adding THE GHOST INSIDE …

Early Bird Day Tickets for General Admission and VIP Admission Go Onsale On Friday 28th November 2014 Already confirmed Scorpions – UK exclusive show in 2015 Gregg Allman (of The Allman Brothers Band) – UK exclusive show in 2015 Camel – UK Festival exclusive show in 2015 Marillion – UK …

I interviewed Animal at 100 Club, London earlier this year here. Since then Anti-Nowhere League have played Sonisphere and done a tour of the USA. I had a chat with birthday boy Shady after their gig at Manchester Academy 3, in a dressing room with a few topless band members, …

Gothenburg based IN FLAMES is confirmed to play at Tuska. In 2015 Tuska-festival will be held from 26th to 28th of June at Suvilahti, Helsinki. In Flames is one of the forefathers of death metal and Gothenburg based metal scene. Numerous world tours and 11 studioalbums under their belt the …

Maverick, a young five piece hard rockin heavy metal band born in Belfast a very short two years ago and raised through the school of hard knocks, release their debut album ‘Quid Pro Quo’ the day after tomorrow (Friday November 28) through Massacre Records. This is good old fashioned rock/metal album …

    Iron Bonehead Records have an uncanny ability and knack in unearthing some really fantastic Black Metal bands from around the world, and none come better than Cult Of Fire from the Czech Republic. This two track E.P. is basically a celebration and homage to the composer Bedrich Smetana, …

Some musicians who achieved fame with the help of their band mates have not been so successful when flying solo. That’s not the case for the Grammy Award-winning guitarist known worldwide as Slash. Fans of the veteran rocker can now see why Slash has enjoyed such staying power with the …

Kicking off the final day of Hard Rock Hell VIII is More (6), who make a solid stand on the second stage and close with ‘Atomic Rock’ to a positive reception.  Black State Highway (8) take the bull by the horns and give it a good kicking, breathing life into the …

This debut album from Dublin dark metallers Zom – they’ve previously released a demo and a 7″ single, both to great acclaim in this particular corner of planet mosh – is dark and murky as you can imagine the deepest parts of the foulest sections of the River Liffey to …

Reading & Leeds Festivals announce a UK FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE performance from Main Stage headliners METALLICA! also JAMIE T, PIERCE THE VEIL, WILKINSON LIVE, REFUSED, RUN THE JEWELS and MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA are the first of hundreds of exciting acts set to appear across the weekend! Reading & Leeds 2015 tickets now …

While everyone’s talking about Christmas approaching, BLOODSTOCK’s sights are firmly fixed on next August!  And what better way to roll into the festive season than to announce three more crackin’ bands for 2015’s premier heavy metal event. Thrash legends OVERKILL are set to grace the Ronnie James Dio stage.  With …