PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Muse have been confirmed as the second headliners at Download Festival next year, topping the bill on the Saturday night. It is the rock trio’s debut appearance at the festival and naturally they’re looking forward to playing, saying “We’re really looking forward to Download. We’ve never played the festival before so it’s …

Leicester power trio Skam delivered one of the early highlights of this year’s Hard Rock Hell, when they took to the second stage on the Friday afternoon with a set that proved they are the real thing (see what we did there?).  Afterwards, with the sweat still glistening on their …

Indian symphonic Black Metal band, Diabolus Arcanium are set to release their new album, ‘Path Of Ascension‘ via Transcending Obscurity and other online platforms, release date is yet to be announced. Streaming their first official single, ‘Kingdom of Sin‘, from the album. Click here https://soundcloud.com/diabolus-arcanium/kingdom-of-sin The band’s frontman Hex says, …

Ensiferum have completed work on their upcoming new album, “One Man Army.” The band spent the last few weeks at Astia Studio in Lappeenranta in Finland with producer Anssi Kippo. The album is scheduled for release on February 24 in North America, and February 23/20 in UK/Europe. New music, art, …

Midnight Messiah had the honour of being the first act to take to the stage at this past weekend’s Hard Rock Hell.  PlanetMosh met up with the five guys afterwards for a chat about the band’s past, present and future: https://www.facebook.com/MidnightMessiah

One of the most eagerly anticipated acts to appear at this past weekend’s Hard Rock Hell were Finnish sleazesters Santa Cruz… PlanetMosh pulled up a chair with three-quarters of the group (drummer Taz was off doing whatever it is that drummers do an hour before going on stage) for what …

ARCH ENEMY are proud to announce that guitar legend Jeff Loomis (ex-Nevermore) will be joining their ranks for their upcoming European tour which kicks off November 26, as well as all future tours in 2015. Jeff Loomis states: ”I’m very excited to be playing with Arch Enemy. Michael Amott and I …

Brooklyn-based, New Zealanders’ Streets of Laredo have announced their first full-length album, Volume I & II, on Dine Alone Records, out on the 8th December 2014  in the UK. The album is a fusion of smooth harmonies, stomping percussion that resembles the likes of The Arcade Fire and Of Monsters …

Conquer was originally created by vocalist Devlin Anderson as a one man black metal project. Collaborating with drummer Simon Oukhine, the sound changed from black metal to a unique mix of blackened death with an influence of thrash. Working as a two piece for several months and relocating to Oshawa, Ontario. …

The remaining members of Black Tusk have issued the following statement: “We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the overwhelming amount of support received in the past week. Many of you have been inquiring about Athon’s medical bills and how you can help. As of now, they …

Italian brutal death metal act Carnality have premiered their new lyric video for lead single ‘Fall of the Human Ratio’ online. The video was created by Davide Cilloni (Eklipse Design Studio) and can be seen here: The band about the concept of the new lyric video: “‘Fall of the human …

Sometimes it takes vision.  And a simple vision at that.  The vision of one clear-sighted, single-minded – some might say stubborn – individual.  And that vision is to do what you enjoy, and what you want to do, need to do, to fulfill that enjoyment, no matter what adversity, what …

Today I had the opportunity to call Dave Wyndorf, singer with Monster Magnet, and have a chat to him about their new album Milking the Stars: A Re-imagining of Last Patrol. He was really fun to chat to and had loads to say, about recording, touring, and Glasgow train stations! …

It’s a filthy evening in Dublin after the remnants of Satan’s Squall had blown through the streets during the day. It’s been a few years since Entombed AD played and tonight is a beast of a line up that is guaranteed to slay. First up are our very own Killface …

Fresh from their triumphant performance on the main stage on the final afternoon of this year’s Hard Rock Hell, PM chatted to Steve Zodiac, Terry Horbury and Gary Pearson – collectively known as the legendary Vardis – about the band’s reformation after 20+ years of inactivity, their forthcoming live album recording, their …

“New Generation“, a brand new song & video from metallers METAL MACHINE, can be viewed below. The track is taken from the band’s, yet untitled second album, scheduled for an early 2015 release. The video was filmed by Gustavo Freeze from Elborato Productions in Spain and edited by Axel W. …

Hellfest have announced 128 bands for next years festival and the 3 Day tickets are now on sale ONLY on their  website and on the Digitick website. The price is the same than last year, 185 € (plus taxes and commission). SLIPKNOT, SCORPIONS, FAITH NO MORE, JUDAS PRIEST, ZZ TOP, …

To celebrate their forthcoming UK tour flamboyant Finnish rockers RECKLESS LOVE will release the rousing single ‘Die Hard’ from their album ‘Spirit‘. – The headline run of UK dates for December 2014 following their appearance at Sonisphere earlier this years Frontman, Olli Herman, says;- “Our recent visit to the UK …

Northern Ireland metallians Sinocence have released a ‘behind-the-scenes’ teaser video from the recording of their new ‘No Gods No Masters Volume 2’ EP. Post by Dave Bradshaw Photography. The video was shot by Dave Bradshaw during the first phase of recording sessions at Einstein Studios with producer Frankie McClay. The …

Since the release of their debut album Defaced in 2012, British band The Self Titled have been working relentlessly around the UK playing to new audiences and winning new fans with their blend of rock and metal. The Self Titled are writing their second album which will be released in …