PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

  @PlanetMosh reviews .@Edguy – Space Police, out now on @NuclearBlastEU @tobiassammet Edguy are not going to win over Necrophagist or Portal fans with their new album, Space Police – Defenders Of The Crown. That isn’t what Edguy are about. They’re not Kvlt, tr00, etc. They do 80’s metal with …

Wizz Wizzard answers a few questions to supplement our review of Rock Lives On by Wizz Acoustic. You were a radio DJ at the tender age of 12. That’s really young and very impressive. How did you get into DJing? Wizz: I was impressed bout some DJ’s here when I got to …

Wizz Wizzard, frontman of the band of the same name has had an interesting career starting out as a radio DJ at the tender age of 12. Wizz was one of Flanders best known Pirate DJs in the early 80’s. He then went on to front bands Sunrise (garage rock), Final …

Another night at The Forum in Kentish Town and another sold out show.  Given that this was the last night of the UK section of their touring schedule this was one hell of a way for Halestorm to say goodbye to their UK fans.  The Smoking Hearts were up first …

METAL4SPLASH have announced two more bands for July: DARK AGE –  For almost twenty years DARK AGE have been standing for Melodic Death Metal quality made in Germany. Meanwhile the band has developed to one of THE German bands of this genre and their latest record “A Matter Of Trust” …

When it comes to early day crossover and the seminal bands that paved their way through the 80’s mixing the precision and intensity of thrash with the energy and anger of old school hardcore, the list of those that could be mentioned as essentials would be quite extensive. But, if …

It sure is a busy year ahead for the Metal Queen, marking as she will her thirtieth year in the music industry. An outstanding achievement in modern times, and a feat not equalled by many. From her early years, fronting the sorely missed Warlock, right through her extensive solo career, …

Plainview are a charismatically mental, tour hungry band who are new to the live music circuit with this being only their sixth ever gig (as a band). With their debut album already in the bag (literally in my case), they are out touring it in various locations across England and …

@Planetmosh reviews the self-titled debut album by Lucid Dreams. Lucid Dreams  are a six-piece from Oslo, Norway and after being together for approximately six years, have just released their self-titled debut album. I can tell you that this has a real 80’s influence, from the tight rhythm section right through …

The award-winning BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL are excited to announce the first batch of breaking bands to grace the Hobgoblin-sponsored ‘New Blood’ stage in 2014. BLOODSTOCK is very proud to support new bands from all over the world and the ‘New Blood’ stage gives them the platform to showcase grass-roots acts, underlining …

@Planetmosh interviews Joe from @Halestorm With sold out shows in the UK it is fair to say that this part for Halestorm’s current tour was a raving success.  Ending this leg of the tour at The Forum in London, Planetmosh spoke to Joe (guitar) about life on the road, the craziest …

@Planetmosh interviews @shayleybourget from @DayShell Despite being a very new band, this was the second time Dayshell were playing in the UK, and having one of those shows a sold out gig in at The Forum in London is definitely not bad going.  Before their set Planetmosh spoke to Shayley …

@Planetmosh @AnybodyBC reviews ‘Shadows of the Dying Sun’ by @insomniumband released via @centurymedia on 28th April Alive and kicking since 1997, Finnish melodic death metallers from Joensuu are releasing their new studio album, called ‘Shadows of the Dying Sun‘. It is the 6th Insomnium album, which is the actual ‘Ephemeral’ …

Taking Back Sunday are to headline the rejuvenated Merthyr Rock festival, which returns to the grounds of Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil, on Sunday 17 August. Now operated by Wales’ largest independent promoter Orchard Entertainment – who took over from previous operators Hay Festivals – the third edition of Merthyr Rock …

.@Planetmosh reviews Forth To The Fight, @IrishMetalArch’s compilation of unsigned acts. To me a split showcasing unsigned Irish bands should give you a taste of bands and leave you wanting to hear more.  ‘Forth to the Fight’ is a little half and half.  There are some really good songs poorly produced and some …

@Planetmosh @TheWildhearts  @HeyHelloMusic @VHBROZ When I saw how big the que was outside of Rock City in Nottingham, I just knew straight away we were in for a good night! Getting there fairly early, I made my way into the venue and settled myself down. I’d found a great spot to see everything, …

Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul recently spoke to Planetmosh to talk about the band’s forthcoming album.

@planetmosh interviews .@beholderuk on their recent visit to Glasgow Over the past few weeks Beholder have undertaken a Weekend Warriors tour to various places around the UK.  We caught up with Simon Hall and Si Fielding when they hit Glasgow and, truthfully, we could happily let them talk until they …

Sebastian Bach has been added to the line up for this year’s Steelhouse Festival in south Wales. The former Skid Row frontman will be special guest to Black Star Riders on Saturday July 19, with Europe headlining the following evening. Other acts confirmed over the two days so far include The …

@planetmosh interviews .@cambionuk on their recent trip to Glasgow Cambion have been taking part in the Weekend Warriors tour alongside behemoths Beholder and enjoying their unique “hospitality” on the road.  We sat down with the guys to discuss their first visit to Scotland, how they about and what lies ahead …