PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Northern Ireland metallians Cursed Sun return to action this summer, with a new EP, ‘The Fall And Rise’ (artwork pictured right). The band will precede the release with a pair of new videos.  The first of these, for the song ‘Unleashed’ – from the band’s debut album, ‘Premonitions’ – will …

This lavish re-issue of VS’s 1998 opus is very much – as it was originally – a companion piece to the also re-packaged ‘The Marriage Of Heaven And Hell I+II (reviewed here:  http://planetmosh.com/virgin-steele-the-marriage-of-heaven-and-hell-iii/) – and indeed serves as the third instalment of what eventually would become a quartet of themed …

I spoke to Staif and Rachel from Eths at this year’s Helllfest. We discuss their previous Youtube hit single ‘Crucifere’, the metal scene, the band and what their plans are. Eths: Staif – Guitar & Vocals (1999) Yom – Drums (1999-2006, since 2011) Damien – Low (since 2011) Rachel – …

About A New Nature: “New ground, new stars, new ways of seeking…” – Esben and the Witch, ‘Blood Teachings’   It is with these mere eight words that Esben and the Witch sum up their past 18 months as the adventurous trio look towards new horizons. A New Nature is …

There’s a saying about first impressions being misleading, and this certainly was the case the first time that this reviewer listened to the latest, sixth full-length offering from Atlanta’s finest musical export.  The initial wave of reaction which not so much swept over me but lapped mildly at my ankles …

Southern hard rockers ANTI-MORTEM are pleased to announce their upcoming tour – supporting Butcher Babies in the U.S. this fall! The tour begins on September 27th in Scottsdale, AZ and travels across the states until coming to a close in Las Vegas, NV on October 23rd. This tour begins two …

 @planetmosh reviews Eyes by .@therocketdolls The eponymous debut album can often be many years in the making and for The Rocket Dolls this has certainly been the case, for those who know the band it has been a hell of a fight, but good things come to those who wait …

A little bit more than six months after its official digital/vinyl release, “And water flows”, the debut album by stoner-instrumental power-trio Six Months of Sun is available from now on pay-want-you-want legal Download. The physical 12” vinyl version of the album is also available at the same location.   For the record: based on …

  Dry Heave Records are very proud to announce the release of a limited picture disc album of legendary old school thrashers Nuclear Assault – live at CBGB’s. Recorded off the desk at CBGB’s & onto tape in 1986, drummer Glenn Evans has unearthed this recording from his personal archive …

SoCal experimental group CHRYSALIS is pleased to announce their full U.S. Tour with openers Lose Control, kicking off on July 5th in San Diego, CA. See below for a full listing of tour dates.   For this tour, the band looking for assistance from fans and friends! Want to help …

The award winning BLOODSTOCK is just 7 weeks away and they’re still announcing bands for the Catton Park event.  Even more are still to come, plus a wealth of other on site entertainment is still to be announced! Two more additions for the Sophie Stage are ex-Akercocke members, VOICES, who …

@planetmosh reviews Paint Me The Devil by .@fireredempress Birmingham hard rockers FIRE RED EMPRESS have released their debut EP, Paint Me The Devil and it’s a glorious head on collision of Queens of the Stone Age rock coupled with Muse-like vocal harmonies. It doesn’t half pack a wallop too, for all …

It could be argued that, over the past 30 years, Virgin Steele have been one of the most maligned, under-rated and controversial – the latter in respect of the fact that they divide fans straight down the middle of the love ’em or hate ’em divide – metal bands of …

Detroit, Michigan’s WILSON have been riding the wave that is #Fuckery since the release of their debut album last year.  Known for their extremely funny and over the top videos, WILSON is proud to bring to you another cinematic masterpiece.  The video for the song “If You Ever Leave Me, …

I caught up with Rival Sons Bass Player Dave Beste prior to Rival Sons gig at The Liquid Room in Edinburgh. This gig was one of a few shows around the UK in support and promotion of Rival Sons fourth full studio album “Great Western Valkyrie“, which was released in …

Russian Pagan Folk metal band Arkona were founded in 2002, and in the last few years have been starting to build a larger following in Europe and other parts of the world, helped by several tours and a date at the Metal Female Voices Fest where they won over a …

“Bloodbath at the disco” is the second album from South Wales rock band Psycho Kiss.  Like Triaxis (also from South Wales), they have a classic rock/metal sound, although whereas Triaxis are more classic metal, Psych Kiss are more classic hard rock. Like Triaxis they have a talented female singer with …

Flight 49 are a four piece hard rock band from Llandudno in North Wales.  Formed in 2011, they started work on their debut EP in 2013 and it’s now finally here – That smell of sweat and sin. Brief comments on a couple of tracks… “Rage” opens with a piano …

Birmingham hard rockers FIRE RED EMPRESS have released a lyric video for their latest single ‘Left Unspoken’ that you can view below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxmphhvoN8Q Taken from their new EP ‘Paint Me The Devil’ this lead track boasts an impressive arsenal of huge stoner rock riffs, soaring anthems and big hooks that refuse …

The lineup for this year’s MFVF is now complete. As well as the performances by some great bands, there are some special ones… LEAVES’ EYES will celebrate their 10th Anniversary at Metal Female Voices Fest 2014 with a special show, “HYMNS OF A DECADE”, including a big stage set, pyros, …