Shawn Smith (Brad / Pigeonhead ) UK AND IRELAND April / May Tour 2015 Shawn Smith plays an all too rare run of shows in the UK from April 23rd to May 5th. Shawn has been heralded as “One of the best Rock Vocalists of all time” by Mojo Magazine and this intimate tour will be his …
Read More »Von Hertzen Brothers release ‘Trouble’ lyric video from their forthcoming album, ‘New Day Rising’
Von Hertzen Brothers Get Into ‘Trouble’! Finnish chart-toppers the Von Hertzen Brothers release lyric video for ‘Trouble’ – a track from their forthcoming studio album, ‘New Day Rising’, out March 23rd on Spinefarm Records… Mixed by Juno Award winner Randy Staub (Metallica, Alice In Chains), ‘Trouble’ blends the key elements of VHB‘s music: atmosphere, intelligence, epic feel, progressive leanings and serious riffs. …
Read More »Wolfheart release ‘The Hunt’ video taken from their debut album ‘Winterborn’
Wolfheart release ‘The Hunt’ video taken from their debut album ‘Winterborn’ via Spinefarm Records. ‘We’re meandering through the dead of winter, dealing with ice, snow, bitter chill, and, well, misery in much of the country. But rather than lament the climate and wish away our lives, thinking about warm weather, …
Read More »Fozzy – Belfast, Limelight 2 – 04/03/2015
Sometimes you walk into a gig not really knowing what to expect – and tonight was just one of those occasions. Mainly because, if I’m honest, I’m not a big fan of bands which could be perceived as “superstar vehicles”, especially as many of them are just that – vanity …
Read More »Joe Bonamassa – Muddy wolf at Red Rocks
Joe Bonamassa is back with another new release – a live release that is coming out in various formats – a Double CD, or 2 DVD, Bluray or 3 x LP. You may be wondering what sets this release apart from other Joe Bonamassa live releases, but as always he …
Read More »Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses Northern Ireland Heat Two – Band Interviews
PlanetMosh continues its support for the Northern Ireland leg of the annual Metal 2 The Masses competition – which gives the winners a slot on the New Blood stage at Bloodstock – by interviewing the participants in the second heat, which takes place at Belfast’s Limelight 2 on Saturday (March 7). …
Read More »Gun – Frantic
@planetmosh reviews Frantic by .@gunofficaluk Back in 1996 I went to my first ever stadium gig, Bon Jovi at Ibrox, Glasgow. A few things stick in my mind from that day. The intro to Lay Your Hands on Me being played by a pipe band, the entire Glasgow Rangers squad …
Read More »Metal 2 The Masses Ireland – Heat 4 summary & interviews
On Saturday last we roared into the second half of the six heats that would determine this year’s semi –finalists for the Irish chapter of the Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses franchise. So far this year I have been met with very varied styles of rock and metal and performances …
Read More »The Answer – Cormac Neeson
Northern Ireland’s hardest working hard rockers, The Answer, release their new album, ‘Raise A Little Hell’ (reviewed HERE), this coming Monday (March 9). The supporting tour kicks off in the band’s hometown of Belfast tomorrow (Friday). So, a couple of weeks ago, PlanetMosh’s Belfast team caught up with frontman Cormac …
Read More »Divine Chaos – Chris O’Toole interview, March 2015
After a blistering performance in Dublin and a glowing album review from fellow PlanetMosher Scott, a chat with Divine Chaos was an absolute must-do for our team. The UK quintet are on a brutal quest to reinvigorate the thrash scene with their latest offering ‘A New Dawn in the Age …
Read More »Ashes in Vein – Ashes in Vein
Dorothy famously said ‘Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore’. Oh hang on, yes we are and we are being entertained by Ashes in Vein. Originally formed back in 2008 and hailing from Junction City Kansas the band reformed in 2012. Original members Tyler Peterson and James Swaim …
Read More »Rockin For The Children Festival update. Bigfoot added.
BREAKING NEWS:— Once again I am in a position to give Bad and Good news, this year is like a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs and spins and turns !!!!! Unfortunately we will no longer have the pleasure of welcoming Hyena to the Festival on Saturday as they have …
Read More »The King Lot – The King Lot
The King Lot are a Scottish Hard Rock trio who have impressed me greatly over the short space of time I have known them. Last year saw the band performing with several top acts such as The Answer, Beasto Blanco, Vain, H.E.A.T. and Supercharger. I managed to witness the band’s …
Read More »Sticky Boys – Make Art
Sticky Boys. Now where do I start? I have never heard of this Parisian threesome before I listened to their latest and second album ‘Make Art‘. The French trio certainly do show their love and affection for all things Rock and Roll here, but it took several listens of the …
Read More »Within Temptation – Koninklijk Theater Carre – Amsterdam, Netherlands – 2nd March 2015
Tonight was the second night of Within Temptation’s Hydra Theatre tour which started a few nights earlier in Almere. As with previous theatre tours, the only dates are in the Netherlands – partly due to the fact the tours require a proper theatre rather than standard music venue. Why? Well …
Read More »Win Knock Out Kaine goodies
Planetmosh have a pair of tickets, a cd plus a T-shirt to give away in a very easy to enter competition. The goodies are for the Manchester date, the 19th March. The winner will get two tickets to the gig, the cd and tee will be given to the winner …
Read More »Reading & Leeds Festivals 2015 – Libertines headline and 50+ more acts revealed
Reading & Leeds Festivals are thrilled to announce The Libertines as the final of this year’s Main Stage headliners! The indie-rockers will bring the good ship Albion to the Festivals this summer, cementing a Reading & Leeds legacy which dates back to 2002. Rising up through the Festivals’ billing, the legendary troubadours Peter Doherty, Carl …
Read More »Sky Valley Mistress – confirmed as main support for The Cadillac Three on their March UK tour
Sky Valley Mistress, have just been confirmed as the only support for The Cadillac Three on their March UK tour, starting this week. “Sky Valley Mistress mean business as they come swaggering out of Blackburn to set hips shaking and pulses racing with a blend of dirty blues and raw rock and …
Read More »FM – Heroes and Villains
FM, one of the best rock bands to come out of the UK in the 1980’s are back with a brand new album and this lucky chap has been listening to it almost continually for the last 2 weeks… I love my job! On rock solid British foundations is built …
Read More »Sparta – Welcome To Hell
The old saying of good things come to those who wait can certainly be applied to Mansfield based Sparta and their fans as it has taken almost 35 years for their debut album Welcome To Hell to see the light of day. Formed in 1979 by guitarist Tony Foster, they …
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