American underground hero THE WHITE BUFFALO has teamed up with Clash for the European premiere of his music video for “Modern Times”. Led by singer/songwriter Jake Smith, THE WHITE BUFFALO is probably best known for his numerous song placements in the TV series Sons of Anarchy, including the series finale …
Read More »The Cadillac Three Announce ‘Night Life Religion’ Tour January 2016
With their November 9th O2 Academy Islington show already sold out, electrifying Nashville trio The Cadillac Three have announced a full headline UK tour for January and February 2016. Masters in blending the weight of heavy music with the swagger of southern rock and the true grit of country, …
Read More »Skindred – Volume CD
Skindred have to be one of the most cross-genred Heavy Metal bands when it comes down to influential sound. From Reggae, Dance, Drum & Bass, Hip-Hop / Ragga all the way to Heavy Metal, Skindred managed to have achieve a sound which resonates with many people and works fantastically. This …
Read More »Black Tide New Music Video ‘Angel In The Dark’
Black Tide hails from Miami, Florida and is best known for the fact that they were signed to a major label when frontman Gabriel Garcia was only 15 years old. Combining early influences of speed and thrash metal with the modern element of post hardcore, the band gained major attention …
Read More »Bloodstock Announce Rotting Christ, Paradise Lost & Dragonforce
After recently revealing TWISTED SISTER’s final UK show and the mighty MASTODON as two of their three main stage headliners for 2016, BLOODSTOCK is excited to announce three more main stage bands for next year’s event. Power metal fans rejoice! Be sure to practice your air guitar skills in advance, …
Read More »Delain – Islington Academy, London – 25/10/15
Now this is a night I had been anticipating eagerly. It’s a rarity that every band on the bill is this talented and delivers such a powerful live performance, and I am so happy to say I was not disappointed! This show was one of my favourites I’ve attended this …
Read More »Win Fozzy tickets
Fozzy have announced a UK tour beginning next month and Planetmosh have a pair of tickets to give away to a show of the winners choosing, not including the shows on 5th & 6th Dec. FOZZY 24.11.2015 (UK) Reading – Sub89 25.11.2015 (UK) Tunbridge Wells – The Forum 26.11.2015 …
Read More »Fozzy touring Europe in November
After a highly successful European tour in March FOZZY, led by guitarist Rich Ward and professional wrestling star, Chris Jericho, are coming back to tour Europe in November in support of their current album ‘Do You Wanna Start A War’. Support will come from Nonpoint and Sumo Cyco. Full list of …
Read More »Damien Thorne “Soul Stealer” CD Out Now
DAMIEN THORNE “Soul Stealer” CD Out Now Chicago, Illinois based Metal act DAMIEN THORNE, has just released new, fifth studio album titled “Soul Stealer”. The Jackal Productions’ release includes 10 brand new songs: “Soul Stealer”, “Hell To Pay”, “Dark Mission”, “Hell Rider”, “Tortured Dreams”, “Riding To Glory”, “Salem”, “Remember The …
Read More »Reverence – Release ‘Until My Dying Breath’ Music Video
Reverence Release ‘Until My Dying Breath’ Music Video US power metal act REVERENCE, featuring Riot V vocalist Todd Michael Hall, ex-Tokyo Blade guitarist Bryan Holland and ex-Savatage drummer Steve “Doc” Wacholz, have released a new video for the song “Until My Dying Breath Video” from the upcoming sophomore full length …
Read More »JOANovARC Release Live Rock’n’Roll on November 27th
JOANovARC release the thunderous Live Rock’n’Roll on November 27th through Red Vixen Records. JOANovARC are a four piece force of nature – an all girl rock ‘n’ roll band hailing from the UK. Describing themselves as “Puss In Boots” this gritty female four piece have delivered a statement of intent with …
Read More »Interview with Anneke Van Giersbergen
Interview with Anneke on 25th October 2015 at the o2 Islington Academy London. Sorry there is a little background noise in the last question, we were kindly lent another bands dressing room, but they arrived as we were finishing up!
Read More »TUSKA 2016 confirms dates and first bands – Behemoth and Tsjuder
The 19th TUSKA OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL takes place over Helsinki next summer. As in previous years, we’re heading towards three days of metal mayhem which will include top-notch bands, great people and high-class area services. TUSKA 2016 will be held at Suvilahti, Helsinki from Friday 1.7.2016 to Sunday 3.7.2016. …
Read More »Review – Cradle Of Filth – London Koko – 23rd October 2015
Over the last 11 years I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen Cradle of Filth perform, they were really important to me growing up; I remember ‘Midian’ was one of the first cds I ever bought! Tonight the Koko is packed out after the successful release of Hammer …
Read More »Delain – O2 Institute Library, Birmingham, 23rd Oct 2015
Arriving at the O2 Institute Library there was already a pleasingly a large queue for tonight’s show. Unusual in its design, you enter the venue through a set of doors onto the small balcony, which provided a good view of the already growing crowd at the barrier. It was disappointing …
Read More »Saxon – Battering Ram
If there is ever a band that truly defines the meaning of the genre heavy metal then that band is Saxon and they have been hammering it out since 1976 when they were originally known as Son Of A Bitch. Their record company recommended a name change and so Saxon …
Read More »Delain – Marble Factory, Bristol, 22/10/15
It doesn’t matter how many times you attend, the Marble Factory in Bristol is a very odd venue, even more so when people don’t usually start turning up for a gig until about fifteen minutes before doors open – and that’s taking into account them opening late as well. Nevertheless, …
Read More »Joe Bonamassa-Liverpool Echo Arena 23 October 2015
Joe Bonamassa makes a welcome return to these shores since his four night residency at London’s Hammersmith Event Apollo back in March. The current tour is only eight dates though, and a most are sold out. Joe’s popularity has skyrocketed since he played his first UK date to less than …
Read More »I.C.O.N Premiere Lyric Video Ahead of Operation: Mindcrime UK/European Tour
I.C.O.N Premiere Lyric Video Ahead of Operation: Mindcrime UK/European Tour in December 2015 ‘Drowning in Their Screams’ “I.C.O.N are Heavy Metal in its purest form…they hammer out riff after riff of bone crunching, head banging rock” – Planet Mosh “Fresh and vibrant with a sound of their own…There is a …
Read More »Hexx Announce New Lineup and New Management Deal
HEXX Announce New Lineup and New Management Deal The legendary Bay Area Power Thrashers HEXX, announced the addition of new vocalist Eddy Vega, and second guitarist Bob Wright (from BROCAS HELM). The new lineup, which includes bassist Mike Horn and original members Dan Watson and John Shafer, recently joined forces …
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