PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

For nigh on approaching 30 years, Mekong Delta progenitor and leader Ralph Hubert has not been afraid to explore the interconnections between classical music and extreme metal in a way in which has not been attempted since the first wave of overblown prog rock bands away back in the early …

Only two weeks left until the release of SABATON’s new full-length album Heroes, out on May 27, 2014 via Nuclear Blast. Now, you will be able to stream Heroes exclusively via Spotify, if you follow the playlist, here.   Also, watch the first part of the band’s “Track-By-Track” commentary; talking …

Down formed as a side project back back in 1991 and nearly 25 years later is still treading the unhallowed procession to the Sabbath Altar. With three albums and an EP under its belt, the quintet has divulged Part 2, the second in the Down IV series. Founding father Kirk …

VICIOUS RUMORS have released a new live video for the classic song “Worlds And Machines” with new singer Nick Holleman.  The Video can be viewed HERE.     The new live album “Live You To Death 2 – American Punishment” will be released on SPV / Steamhammer on June 11th …

Los Angeles rockers SINNER SINNERS are pleased to reveal a third new music video for their XI album cycle, this time for the track ‘Darkness Forever’. You can watch the music video now, exclusively via Revolver Magazine here. The video was designed to pay tribute to the band Turbonegro (see: …

Saturday 10th May was the final of the Bloodstock Metal to the Masses Ireland competition. So, while most people were at home watching the Eurovision (Gobshites), Fibber Magees was packed with metal lovers, coming to show their support for all the bands vying for a spot on the Bloodstock stage. …

Altus formed in Belfast at the end of 2012 and have been a hard working band since June 2013.  This is their second EP, recorded and mixed by Jonny Munro (of local hardcore heroes Gacys Threads) at his Bearcat Studios in the city. With this release, Altus have made a …

Northern Irish eight-legged groove monsters Triggerman are to release a new three-track EP at the beginning of June. The rather enigmatically named ‘Origins, Lost Travellers & Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven’ was once again recorded at Einstein Studios, and will be released on June 2. The release – the follow up …

@planetmosh reviews Good Luck by @decadeofficial @lady_lulu_dvp Those cheeky lads from Bath band Decade,  have only got themselves nominated for best newcomer by Kerrang, I decided to give their debut album, Good Luck a bit of a listen, well it would be rude not to. Released on Spinefarm records/ universal …

SWORN ENEMY will release their new album Living on Borrowed Time tomorrow via Rock Ridge Music/ADA. SWORN ENEMY continues their legacy with the addition of new guitarist Matt Garzilli, and bassist Mike Puccciarelli.   An album trailer can be viewed HERE.     The album is available for pre-order HERE.   …

DUST BOLT, the German shooting stars of Thrash Metal, will release their new album Awake the Riot on June 2nd in the UK and June 10th in USA/CAN via Napalm Records.   The album is available for pre-order on Amazon.   The band has released a new video for their song …

Having seen Dirt Box Disco a couple of times and having the pleasure of reviewing their latest album Bloonz there was no way I was going to miss the launch of the said album having rated it top marks with five (golden) stars! This was to be the second launch …

Anglo-Swedish modern metal powerhouse SONIC SYNDICATE have posted the second in-studio video trailer for the band’s upcoming fifth studio album:     Part #1 can be viewed here:       The album will be self-titled and is set to be released July 8, 2014 via Nuclear Blast. Pre-order the album here! …

Exit State made the following announcement on their official Facebook page today: – *****EXIT STATE CALL IT A DAY***** It is with the deepest amount of sadness and regret that we announce that we have unfortunately come to the end of our journey as Exit State. The band feels that …

@Planetmosh @AnybodyBC reviews ‘The Winter War Symphony’ by Frostbitten Kingdom. It is really hard to find your own way and sound in music these days. But it is always worth keep trying. That’s what I think when I listen to Finnish metallers Frostbitten Kingdom. Since the very beginning this band has been trying …

Veteran thrashers Indestructible Noise Command (I.N.C.) have signed to Ferocious Records, who will release the Connecticut band’s new album, ‘Black Hearse Serenade’, in the autumn. Despite having formed back in 1985, this is only the band’s fourth full-length album, the last having been ‘Heaven Sent…Hellbound’, released via Rising Records in Europe, and Candlelight …

ELECTRIC RIVER just released a new music video for ‘Calling Out’ – after collaborating with director/animator – Robin Fuller (The Defiled, Feed The Rhino) on a bold and thought provoking project. You can see the video here: The Kent rockers have just been confirmed as support to platinum selling US …

Laguna Sunrise are a 6 piece Post Metalcore band from Derby, UK taking inspiration from a wide range of modern music. From crushing technical breakdowns layered with dual singing and screaming to full orchestral symphonic sections with guitars to hardcore two step riffage to anthemic sing-a-longs. Video for the single …

The newest members of the Roadrunner Records roster, KING 810 are set to release their ‘proem‘ EP in the UK on 9th June, just prior to their appearance at Download Festival.  ‘proem’ is currently streaming in its entirety on RoadrunnerRecords.com and you can download the track ‘Fat Around The Heart’ …

‘Underground‘, the brand new song from HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS, featuring Vinnie Appice (Dio, Black Sabbath), Don Airey (Deep Purple, Whitesnake, Michael Schenker),Tim Bogert (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus), can be streamed below. The new album, ‘Big Trouble‘, to be released on 23th May via Mausoleum Records. Your favourite Classic Hard Rock artists together! …