PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

It may have been just a relatively short six years since thrash legends Exodus last graced this very stage, but it has been a lot longer since the Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza fronted  incarnation was last in these parts… almost 27 years and 1989’s ‘Fabulous Disaster’ tour.  In fact, not one single member …

The fifth heat of this years’ Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses Ireland took place at Fibber Magees in Dublin. Contesting this event were Malumus, Antidotes, AeSect and Twin Villains. Due to other concert commitments in the city centre, I was unable to make it to the venue for the start …

Finnish heavy metal entity Tyfon’s Doom has signed a deal with Cruz Del Sur Music subsidiary, Gates of Hell. Tyfon’s Doom is a one-man band that brings to the table an obscure and unpolished style of traditional heavy metal. Tommi Varsala, the man behind this project, was able to capture the …

‘Poised to become the new darlings of the tech-metal scene’ Metal Hammer ‘Derange have some serious potential’ Powerplay  ‘The angry lyrics and energetic riffs definitely mark their brilliant work’ Front Magazine   Check out the new single ‘Echo’ – London based tech-metal quartet Derange are pleased to confirm their debut UK …

  Following a successful three-week European tour as Special Guests of Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime in December 2015, I.C.O.N are now returning to Europe to play six shows in Belgium, The Netherlands and France to continue promoting their second album ‘The Blacklist’. Metal Bastards in Europe 17 March – Kinky …

Greyhaze Records has announced the April 22nd worldwide release of Black Heart from Brazil’s DOOMSDAY CEREMONY. Three official videos for tracks from the album are now available for mass consumption below: Black Heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_TzhBF3ia0 Slaves of Sin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxndL05KQdM I Am: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JggzPyBpbxA DOOMSDAY CEREMONY are a Brazilian band started in the year 2000. The group has …

Stevie Nimmo will release his second solo album on 4th March.  His debut solo album was the acoustic “The wynds of life” which came out in 2010.  Why the 6 year gap?  Well as some of you will know, Stevie Nimmo hasn’t been taking it easy in those six years …

“Georgia Pine” is the second EP from Birmingham band Broken Witt Rebels, and is due for release in April.  If you haven’t listened to the band before, they have a sound that is part Indie rock, and part bluesy Southern rock.  While that may sound like a slightly odd pairing, …

A Thousand Horses Announce Debut Visit To The UK at This Year’s C2C Festival Live At The C2C Festival – The O2, March 13th Intimate London show – The Barfly, March 15th Latest single ‘First Time’ “A Thousand Horses are your new favourite Nashville band …their sound is a lively, swaggering …

Having returned to the Exodus fold for 2014’s stunning ‘Blood In, Blood Out‘ album, Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza also made a long overdue return to Belfast when the supporting tour – the band’s most extensive run of dates in the UK and Ireland for many years – rolled into the Northern …

Rising young Finnish thrashers Lost Society are currently touring the UK and Ireland in support of both their new album, the PM 5/5 rated ‘Braindead‘, and the mighty Exodus.  Your PM team caught up with frontman Samy Elbanna literally minutes before the band took to the stage in Belfast, to …

Arriving at the O2 ABC just before 6pm on Sunday for an interview with bass player Dean Back, I couldn’t help but notice that over an hour before doors there was already a queue forming down the street.  Theory of a Deadman fans are nothing if not keen.  You can …

I caught up with Dave Ritchie for a chat about Wildfire Festival.  Follow the links at the bottom of the page to buy your tickets, they’re selling fast and after yesterday’s announcement that the band creating so much buzz in the rock music world right now, Inglorious, will headline Saturday night at …

With an already blistering line up confirmed for 2016, Bloodstock Festival have come up trumps with five more beasts added to the bill. Joining headliners Slayer, Mastodon and Twisted Sister will be a quintet of diverse metal, ranging from southern groove through metalcore via dementia and the blackened arts. Bolstering …

Wildfire Festival are gearing up for June’s 5th annual event with another announcement including who will fill the coveted Saturday headline spot. Lining up alongside Wildfire’s exclusive UK performance by Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens on Friday 24th June and New York heavy metal/speed metal legends Riot on Sunday 26th June are fast-rising hard rockers Inglorious. Causing an …

Tonight’s show was part of Wednesday 13’s acoustic tour.  Billed as “An evening with..” There is no support act, and instead fans get a two hour show from Wednesday 13.  It’s more than a straightforward acoustic gig though as rather than just playing songs, there is far more to it …

Theory of a Deadman played the O2 ABC in Glasgow on 28/2/16.  Before the show I sat down for a chat with bass player Dean Back.  We talked touring, recording new material, their love for the fans and a duck with a dick.  Yeah, you read that right.      

Last week Wilson played their first ever Scottish headline gig and I was there to interview guitarist Jason Spencer before the show.  The bar was busy with people enjoying their Friday night out, so turn up the volume and enjoy our chat about touring, life in Wilson and winning PlanetMosh …

For those unfamiliar with the event, Blazefest is an annual fundraising show in aid of the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.  It is inspired by a very brave young man, Blaze Shields-Pettitt, who, in his short life, has endured a lot more than many of us old fogies could …

It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year. That time when the hordes descend onto North Wales for the annual Hard Rock Hell United Festival in Hafan Y Môr Holiday Park, Pwllheli. Featuring the Hammerfest and HRH AOR/Sleaze events, 2016’s installment is set to be one of the best …