If you thought that The Art Of Manipulation, debut album from Ward XVI was insane, then just wait until the follow up Metamorphosis hits the street on Sept.25th 2020.
Read More »Jim Kirkpatrick – Ballad Of A Prodigal Son (single)
Jim Kirkpatrick, best known for being guitarist in FM, also Rhino's Revenge and Bernie Marsden returns to his solo work with new single 'Ballad Of A Prodigal Son', a taster for a twelve track album of the same name to be released on Sept. 4th 2020.
Read More »U.D.O and the Musikkorps der Bundeswehr – We are one
In just a few weeks time it should have been Wacken Open Air, and one of the acts that was due to perform was former Accept frontman, Udo Dirkschneider with his band U.D.O performing a special set with the Musikkorps der Bundeswehr (the concert band of the German armed forces). …
Read More »Goldray – Feel The Change
I’ve loved Psychedelic rockers Goldray since the day I heard debut album ‘Rising ‘. An album that accompanied me on my walk to and from work for a good couple of months until, that is, I was handed a pre-release of this absolute monster of their second album ‘Feel The …
Read More »The Big Dirty – The Sex
With a band name like that and a debut album title to, don’t expect to use too many brain cells for The Sex, from Northampton based knobbers The Big Dirty! If you consider yourself a powerful woman that knows what she wants, we recommend you to try with the best …
Read More »The City Gates – new single Siegfried 1969
Montreal based postpunk band The City Gates present their new single ‘Siegfried 1969‘ on Velouria Recordz. This single previews the bands next album, which is expected to be released in autumn of 2020. Siegfried 1969 features vocals by Alexander Donat of German outfits Vlimmer, Whole and Fir Cone Children Review …
Read More »Anvil – Live Stream Metal Show Review
Anvil – Live Stream Metal Show Review – L’anti Bar And Spectacles, Quebec City, Canada, 4th July 2020. Anvil, the band that seems to tour non-stop! Unfortunately, Covid-19 put the brakes on the early leg of their 2020 Legal At Last tour but dates have been rescheduled and for those …
Read More »The HU – The Gereg (deluxe edition)
In September 2019 I was asked to review what was to be my then most challenging album, The Gereg. It was by Mongolian band The HU, it blew me away and changed my views towards songwriting. Formed in 2016 in Ulaanbaatar, they sing in their native tongue using khoomei (throat …
Read More »Of Concrete Gods
We had a chat with UK stoners OF CONCRETE about their background, influences and plans for the future: What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument? Nik Scott – Vocals, James “Boulder” Allder – Guitars, Simon Costello – Lead Guitars, Rich Davies – Bass & …
Read More »Dohny Jep – Interview
DOHNY JEP produce a sound packed sturdy grooves, driving guitar work and contagious hooks. The band reveal their debut album, L.U.S.T, on Friday 10th July. The rising rockers have also just dropped a new single and video for the album’s namesake, L.U.S.T – https://youtu.be/gFL7SA__xzo . With all of this in …
Read More »The Miser – The Miser
Something heavy is coming this way so strap yourselves in, put on your headphones and crank up the self-titled four-track EP by The Miser! It features their singles, the latest one ‘Numb’ will be out on July 22nd 2020, as will a free download of the EP on their Bandcamp …
Read More »The Big Dirty – Sensual Lover
The Big Dirty, another band in the ever-growing saga “why have I not heard of these before?”. Formed three years ago in Northampton, their latest single ‘The Big Dirty’, is the third taken from upcoming studio album The Sex, due for release on July 17th 2020. ‘Sensual Lover‘ has a …
Read More »Planetmosh Spotify Playlist July 2020
Planetmosh Spotify playlist for July 2020. A moving beast with new tracks being added throughout the month!
Read More »Carol Hodge – Savage Purge – album review
Savage Purge is the second album from Huddersfield based singer/songwriter and pianist Carol Hodge. Carol gained notoriety working and touring with Crass founder Steve Ignorant, and was the lead vocalist of his band Steve Ignorant’s Last Supper. Hodge also plays keyboard and is an active member of Ryan Hamilton and the Harlequin …
Read More »Mike LePonds Silent Assassins – Whore Of Babylon
Somehow in between playing with the Ross The Boss Band and Symphony X, Mike LePond has written all the music and lyrics for Whore Of Babylon, the third album from his band Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins and for good measure, he’s even produced it! Currently released via Silver Lining Music, …
Read More »Thirteen Stars – Keep Calm And Carry On (single)
Taken from their latest album Finest Ramshackle Jam, Thirteen Stars tug at our heart strings with their latest single ‘Keep Calm And Carry On’. It comes with a fan featured video who sent photos and videos to accompany the band performing. It’s one of the more laid back tracks on …
Read More »Found Missing? – Now I’m Awake (single)
Merely a year since forming, Colchester based quartet Found Missing? have certainly found their groove with their latest single ‘Now I’m Awake’, currently available to stream and download on all major platforms. First impression I got was of early Deftones but with more prominent bass guitar lines and you’re halfway …
Read More »Hellucination – Do Ut Des (video)
I’ve never come across an Italian death metal band before and Hellucination from Rome have made me glad that I’ve done so with ‘Do Ut Does’, taken from their Multiverse album, and a quick review would read “brutally brutal”. A much more well deserved appraisal starts with the mind boggling …
Read More »Def Leppard – Hysteria at the O2
If like me, you remember “Hysteria” being released then you’re officially old – it’s over 30 years ago. It’s an album that saw Def Leppard’s popularity explode and they were constantly in the charts and on TV as the album spawned seven singles. To celebrate the 30th anniversary in 2017 …
Read More »Aleah – Aleah
Aleah is a heartfelt and fitting tribute to a beautiful soul I was genuinely struggling as to how to approach reviewing this album, I’m a great believer in that music should stir the emotions, and this album certainly does that. To lose such a shining talent at the ridiculously young …
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