PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Despite the rubbish weather you could feel the excitement in the air, as fans queued up in the rain to see one of the most recognizable guitarists in the business. First up though, was Monster Truck who are everything you would want in an opening act. With their lively brand …

‘Resonance’ – a celebration of the entire history of Anathema Music will take place at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire on 16th April 2015. The band will be joined by former members Duncan Patterson and Darren White. Darren is best known as the original vocalist for Anathema parting ways with the band …

You know the old saying “Don’t judge a book by the cover ” right! Well if you judge the cover art of this new album by Electric Mary, it really is as good inside as the eye catching and risque’ outside which definitely draws you in. That said, when you eventually …

Epic celtic Death Metal combo Steignyr present us the official video teaser for their new album “Tales of a Forgotten Hero”, which we release November 10th through Art Gates Records in Europe and Rest of the World.     European Release Date: 10/11/2014 Worldwide Release Date:10/11/2014   The sound of the band in this LP shows how …

Portuguese modern death/groove metallers MONOLYTH will present their debut album Origin in November 14 and 15 live at Metalpoint (Porto) and Beat Club (Leiria), respectively. Support acts include SOTZ’, TONTURA, IMAJINN GUGOLPLEX and ROOSTER CLAW (check more details below). The tickets will be available at the venues for 5€ or 10€ (ticket …

On the eve of their appearance at this weekend’s Hard Rock Hell, NWOBHM veterans Vardis have announced that they are to record and release their first live album in almost 35 years! The recording will take place at Unity Works, Unity Hall, Wakefield, on Saturday 13 December, with the result being released some time in …

REQUIEM’s brand new album, The Unexplainable Truth, is out now via Cleopatra Records (E1)! Today, OnlineDrummer.com has the exclusive on a brand new drum video featuring Pearl / TRX-sponsored REQUIEM drummer Rick Siegfried “metal-izing” a Skrillex track playthrough. Check out the video here: http://www.onlinedrummer.com/drum-videos/rick-siegfried-jammin-to-skrillexs-scatta/     Want to hear more …

The 2-disc “Unlucky 13th Anniversary” deluxe edition of DROWNING POOL’s breakout platinum album Sinner is out now via The Bicycle Music Company/Concord! Sinner features the chart-topping hard rock anthem, ‘Bodies’. You can purchase your deluxe edition via several top distributors now – see below for buy links from Best Buy, Amazon …

BLOODSTOCK’s early bird tickets are flying out the door in the wake of Halloween’s ROB ZOMBIE headline announcement, but festival HQ aren’t resting on their laurels, they’ve got even more bands ready to add on to the bill! British stoner/doom overlords, ORANGE GOBLIN are set for a main stage slot …

The Deathtrip stream the entirety of their debut album, Deep Drone Master – set for international release on November 14th via Svart Records – at Metal Hammer magazine’s website. Early ’90s-era cold Norwegian-style minimalist black metal mixed and brought back from the dead by scene originator Snorre Ruch, from the …

FOZZY, led by professional wrestling star, Chris Jericho, on vocals will embark on a nation-wide U.S. tour on 20th November with Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest. Europe is on their agenda early next year. UK shows are already confirmed with support coming from The Dirty Youth: 04.03.2015 (UK) Belfast …

Having worked with the band for several years in the United States, it is with great pleasure that Nuclear Blast Records can officially announce the worldwide signing of one of the UK’s most visionary, sickening and disturbing outfits: CRADLE OF FILTH. Iconic vocalist Dani Filth commented: “Nuclear Blast owner Markus …

Black Country 5-piece EofE are primed and ready to blast their way into the beating hearts and twisted souls of rock fans across the UK. The band unleash their track ‘Bridges’ as a free download, ahead of their first single-proper next year. A heavy-yet-tuneful example of British rock at its …

PERIPHERY, the D.C. based prog outfit whose music Rolling Stone (US) described as “instrumentally vigorous” and whose members have graced the covers of Guitar World and Modern Drummer, release dual albums “Juggernaut: Alpha” and “Juggernaut: Omega”. “Juggernaut” will be out outside of North America, Australia/NZ and Japan via Century Media …

Today was the final day of the festival, and a slightly shorter day than the Saturday, but with some great bands playing. Aria Flame were the first band of the day. An American band, they’re here today with several special guests.  Firstly Joop de Rooj who joined them on keyboards, …

It is a tendency that the best gigs in Glasgow keep happening during the week when most people are working. When the time for Deathstars to hit the town it was no different, however people where lining up outside The Cathouse on the first Tuesday evening in November. The Swedesare …

For many bands, the difference between their first and second albums can be a jump of almost cosmic immensity:  how to capture the energy and enthusiasm of your debut opus while at the same time applying the lessons learned from the earlier process and using them to adapt/moderate/progress your sound …

Manga metal moshers RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR have released their brand new digital single, ‘Dressed All In Black’. The song is now available via all known download & streaming platforms. Click to order @ iTunes, Amazon, Google!   Stream ‘Dressed All In Black’ at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeNyEiRD_es&feature=youtu.be   The song comes off the band’s highly anticipated debut album, Welcame, which will be released …

‘Sermons Of The Infidel’ contains a selection of 15 songs from Countess’ past. These tracks were selected by the band and all – save two live songs – were recorded again specifically for this album, throughout 2013 and 2014. Eight of these tracks were released in 2013 as a digital-only …

Planetmosh have three copies of the latest Quireboys cd to give away, all you have to do is answer this dead easy question. GET ON IT!