PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Ripple Music is proud to announce the signing of San Diego’s Desert Suns to a world-wide deal.  Starting off with a side of vinyl for the upcoming “Second Coming of Heavy” split 12″ series that Ripple is unleashing on the world, the alliance between Ripple and Desert Suns is only …

A few weeks after having released its brand new album called “Primal howl”, (the second record after “Ordinary madness” released in 2012), the French quintet Blind Alley have just unveiled an official music video illustrating the song “Battlefield”.   Inviting the listener into inner and emotional sonic travels, somewhere between indie, alternative, rock and world-music, Blind Alley …

Are you ready to go to the “Otherside?” Well, AT THE HOLLOW and Diffuser will take you there. Diffuser is exclusively premiering the band’s song “Otherside,” from What I Hold Most Dear, out February 17 via Spinefarm. The song is progressive and propulsive, driven by polyrhythmic thrust. As the band …

Last year, INCITE took the heavy metal world by storm with the release of their hard-hitting and controversial new album Up In Hell. This month will mark the kick-off of their full U.S. tour in support of the release, with tour support from Better Left Unsaid and Spades & Blades. …

It has been nine long years since 2006’s impressive ‘Falling In Between’ and this latest Toto release ‘XIV’, during that time Toto split up and then reformed. This version of Toto has original members Steve Lukather, David Paich, Steve Porcaro and also sees the return of the original bass player …

Swedish rock legends EUROPE will release their 10th studio album, War of Kings, on March 10, 2015 in the United States via Hell & Back Recordings. In celebration of the release, the band has launched the official worldwide premiere of their new music video for the title track “War of …

Mabel Greer’s Toyshop Below is the Monday’s Mabel Greer’s Toyshop short introductory album teaser…. Check out this brief interview with founder members, Clive Bayley and Bob Hagger on YouTube here: Other teasers http://youtu.be/HV4CGN29gT0 http://youtu.be/LA1lDqjkh6c http://youtu.be/1ZHMl8XFcJw Electric Funeral is available to download and on iTunes as an instant gratification track on all New Way Of Life pre-orders now. YouTube link Electric …

          I do not, as a rule, review albums that have been out for a considerable length of time, unless it is a classic Metal album from the distant past that is celebrating a milestone anniversary of course. However, in the case of Agatha’s “Gravis Atque …

Over the past 12 months or so, vocalist Simon Wright has proven himself to be a man who not only likes to keep busy, but also is capable of delivering music in diverse styles – and each time to great effect.  Around this time last year, he led Leeds technical …

Born and raised in Slovenia, ShadowIcon are a six piece melodic metal band with a heavy impact and a compelling lead female vocalist. Taking elements from metal and thrash, but marrying them to a tuneful vocal and a great appreciation for a stylish groove, the  band serve up a potent …

Cult favourites WHISKEYDICK return to the UK this March to blow minds with a double barrel blast of dreadnaught shredding and hillbilly bellowing that makes you want to knock back a shot, stand up tall, and holler “Oh-Hell-YeeHaw!” Watch ‘Drunk As Hell’ You Tube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JTFg4UzvMw Watch ‘Black Tooth Grin’ …

@planetmosh review Versive by .@versiveofficial. Versive are a four piece alt-rock band from Dublin, Ireland who have recently released their debut EP, also called Versive. A three track EP, it’s a good taster from a band with obvious talent and the drive to go places.  Opening track Blackout is fast …

Following the recent announcement of Joe Bonamassa’s live DVD, Blu-ray and album, Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks, and his critically acclaimed 2013 studio album Different Shades of Blue, the internationally renowned guitarist embarks on 7-date UK arena tour during October 2015. A 48-hour ticket pre-sale will be launched on Planet …

Nightwish have announced a headline show at Wembley SSE Arena on the 19th December 2015, which will be their only UK date this year. The band will be making history by being the first ever Finnish band to headline this famous venue. ‘Who would have thought about headlining at Wembley …

MULTI AWARD-WINNING* BEARDED THEORY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE JAMES, THE BUZZCOCKS, ALABAMA 3, NEW MODEL ARMY AS 2015 HEADLINERS *[UK’s Best Small Festival, Best Independent Festival & Promoter of The Year (Richard Bryan)] The unique, family friendly festival Bearded Theory are thrilled to announce what is their strongest line-up yet in 2015, …

I spoke to Battle Beast singer Noora Louhimo before the band played their show with Sabaton in London last month. Your new album, Unholy Saviorhas just been released (today in fact).  When did you start writing it? Around a year ago. What’s the song writing process in the band – …

I spoke to Huntress singer Jill Janus backstage at the Assembly in Leamington Spa shortly before they were due to play. You’re currently on tour with Savage Messiah and Amon Amarth.  How has the tour gone so far? It’s amazing, it’s been a great bill for us.  I really feel …

Love them or hate them, Venom turned a lot of heads and eardrums around with their debut 1981 release of  Welcome To Hell and it’s follow up Black Metal in 1982. Although they were tagged in the NWOBHM genre they heavily influenced many thrash and black metal bands. Original guitarist …

If proof were ever needed that certain things get better with age, then look no further than to Michael Schenker, as his re-emergence over these last few years with his Temple Of Rock band is nothing short of staggering. ‘Spirit On A Mission’ is the latest album from Schenker and …

“Time and Trauma” is the sixth studio album by Alaskan metal band 36 Crazyfists. The album will be released in the UK in about a week or so and it is awful; words cannot describe how awful it is. It sounds like something ripped from a failed metalcore abortion from 2006. Avoid …