PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Swiss noise mongers Herod have premiered their latest video, Northern Lights, through Noisey on October 13th ahead of their upcoming slot as part of the stunning Deathcrusher tour; opening for legendary death metallersCarcass, grindcore overlords Napalm Death, Floridian extremists Obituary and Canadian thrash gods Voivod! The dates for the tour …

Irish outfit, Two Tales Of Woe are back and sounding better than ever. PlanetMosh called over to lead singer Carl King‘s house on an Autumn afternoon a few weeks back for a cup of coffee and a few words about the band’s current plans. Hey Carl. Thanks for taking the …

Long Beach, California’s RIVAL SONS have released a 2-Disc Tour Edition of their latest album, ‘Great Western Valkyrie’, in celebration of the band’s upcoming tours with rock legends DEEP PURPLE and BLACK SABBATH. Originally released in 2014, ‘Great Western Valkyrie’ stormed into charts around the world and was rated the …

A veritable Smörgåsbord came to Manchester Club Academy last Monday. With Michael Monroe from Finland and his band, which brings together celebrated musicians who have played with such greats as Hanoi Rocks, New York Dolls, Dogs D’Amour and Danzig, to name but a few. I was anticipating some top notch …

I read very little fiction these days, but I remember when my mother was introducing me to the weird and wonderful world of literature and exploring the shelves of dusty, leather bound volumes which dominated our living room.  Naturally, as a nascent metallian, I was drawn to the darker side …

Exploding out of a relatively small Central American country better known perhaps for its awesome coffee than its death metal exports, this second album from Costa Rica’s Corpse Garden is as intense and dark as both the aforementioned should be.  It’s also fucking fast! Corpse Garden very obviously pay tribute …

This third album from Swedish progressive experimentalists Moloken is as dark and claustrophobic as its subject matter.  Four years after the release of their last opus magnus, ‘Rural’, ‘All Is Left To See’ is the first in a trilogy of albums based around a lyrical concept called ‘Mörkrets Kärna’, which …

Iron Bastards Unveil New Music Video for “Pancho Villa” A few days after the official release of their debut full-length effort “Boogie Woogie Violence”, French Fast Rock’n’Roll power trio Iron Bastards just unveiled a new official music video for the single “Pancho Villa”. This song features on the album consisting of 15 songs …

Atlanta southern rockers BLACKBERRY SMOKE are due to kick off a headlining European tour tomorrow – Saturday, 17th October in Spain. The tour, which includes a string of UK shows, follows the release of a Deluxe Edition of the band’s latest album, ‘Holding All the Roses’, which includes six unmissable …

Bloodbath’s one off ‘Winter Bloodbash’ London show on 18th December at the Electric Ballroom is set to become even more gruesome with the addition of Belgium’s death metal stalwarts Aborted who state: ‘We are extremely honoured and humbled to be playing with Bloodbath in London this December. Bloodbath have been one of our absolute favourite bands …

Glam metal legends Twisted Sister have been confirmed as the Friday headliner for next year’s Bloodstock festival. They join fellow headliners Mastodon, as well as Behemoth and Venom. Bloodstock will be the only UK date on Twisted Sister’s ‘Forty And Fuck It’ farewell tour. Guitarist Jay Jay French commented: “Our …

Resistance Release New EP ‘Volume 1 – Battle Scars’ via Metal Machine Records Formed in 2000, RESISTANCE are a Los Angeles based Power/Heavy Metal band delivering a full on Metal assault from a broad range of influences. The new EP “Volume 1 – Battle Scars” is now available worldwide via …

Country Rock seems to be receiving a lot more recognition in recent years, and it’s bands like The Cadillac Three who are to thank for the privilege. The Cadillac Three are an American Country / Southern Rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, consisting of Jaren Johnston – lead vocals / guitar, …

So after no studio output from Def Leppard since 2008, what does the new self-titled album have to offer? Something for everyone would be the first answer that comes to mind. As a long-time Leppard fan I have always managed to find at least part of their more recent output to satisfy …

Hailing from a decidedly unfrostbitten San Francisco, the blackgaze Deafheaven has released its latest five song album, titled New Bermuda. Ranging from a drain cleaner caustic to a gentle caress, the five long-playing tunes on New Bermuda weave experimental, varied, smooth tapestries of sound. Deafheaven is one of a select …

Wildfire Festival, Scotland’s only 3 day rock and metal festival returns in 2016 to celebrate its 5th anniversary. The now well established and highly acclaimed event returns to Wiston Lodge, with 3 stages over 3 days and with over 60 acts! Bigger and better than ever before. Friday nights headline …

Nashvillians Stacey Blood and Laurie Anne Layne are the town’s crucial rock n’ roll killers, The Bloody Nerve. The two voices that collide in reckless harmony construct a meridian of American blues and rock n’ roll, resulting in a back-beat religion that testifies rhythm, motion and soul. In true Texas …

No Sin Evades His Gaze have released new single Preacher, another supremely executed and meticulously produced track from the Northern 5-piece powerhouse. Since forming in 2013 No Sin Evades His Gaze have carved a strong name in the tech-metal world with their trademark precision, big grooves and flair; however Preacher takes …

‘Kiss The Misfits’, is a glittery howl of amazement, blending hard rock, dance, country and pop into a giant sparkling musical monster that brings to mind the varied likes of Scissor Sisters, Queen and My Life Story.  It is a battle-cry to the bored masses to wrench themselves from the …

VARATHRON Premiere Live Version of Classic Song via Noisey Long-running Greek black metal legends, VARATHRON, have teamed up with Noisey to premiere a live version of the band’s classic song, “Unholy Funeral”, taken from their upcoming EP, “The Confessional Of The Black Penitents”, set to be released on October 23rd through Agonia Records. Stream …