On 23rd June BMG proudly release Gary Moore’s The Sanctuary Years boxset, a remarkable collection of his powerful and emotive studio recordings. The Sanctuary Years box set contains 4 incredible albums from Moore’s time at the prestigious label. This deluxe package features the albums; A Different Beat, Back To The Blues, Scars and Power of The Blues, whilst all …
Read More »Envy Of None, the new band featuring Alex Lifeson (Rush), unveil animated video
In celebration of the release of their new EP ‘That Was Then, This Is Now’, Envy of None have revealed a beautiful and striking new video. Recalling the idea of retro Pop Art genius Roy Lichtenstein seen through the lens of a psychedelic graphic novel in the beautiful clip’s vibrant and stylistic …
Read More »KENT HILLI: ‘Nothing Left To Lose’ – new album by Swedish melodic rock royalty out 04.08.23
Swedish vocalist Kent Hilli will release his second solo album, ‘Nothing Left To Lose’, on 4th August, with its title song available as a first single and video from today. Produced by Jimmy Westerlund (One Desire) with co-production by Hilli and Ulrick Lönnqvist, the album is another melodic rock gem from …
Read More »TAILGUNNER new album Guns For Hire
Since launching in January of 2022, TAILGUNNER has taken the world of underground Heavy Metal by the scruff of the neck and grasp with an iron first. A blitzkrieg singles, the debut MCD “Crashdive” and two UK headline tours with multiple sold-out dates all within their first six months of existence, proves the demand …
Read More »WITHERING SCORN ‘Prophets Of Demise’ – debut album by new metal act
WITHERING SCORNGLEN DROVER | SHAWN DROVER | JOE DIBIASE | HENNING BASSE Withering Scorn is a monstrous new heavy metal machine featuring guitarist Glen Drover (ex-Megadeth, King Diamond), drummer Shawn Drover (Act Of Defiance, ex-Megadeth), bassist Joe DiBiase (ex-Fates Warning) and vocalist Henning Basse (ex-Metalium, Firewind). They will release their debut album, ‘Prophets Of Demise’, on …
Read More »Ian Hunter-Defiance Part 1-Album Review-Planetmosh
It’s not very often I get to review music by one of my heroes, let alone them being born in the same town of Oswestry, Shropshire that sees Ian Hunter, best known as lead singer for Mott The Hoople from 1969-74 releasing his twenty third star studded solo album Defiance …
Read More »Fugitive-Nobody Gets Out Alive-Album Review-Planetmosh
Welcome back Liverpool based rockers Fugitive with new studio album Nobody Gets Out Alive released on CAT Records Music Label, an apt description of how strong this is proven by opener ‘Anything Is Possible’, a feelgood rock and roller fuelled by big fat riffs that hit hard and heavy over …
Read More »Twisted Illusion-Upstairs To Optimism-Album Review-Planetmosh
It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed Twisted Illusion and I don’t know why but the stars have aligned once more as they have not just released their fifth studio album Upstairs To Optimism, they unleash it! Formed in Manchester 2013 by Matt Jones, his herculean work ethic has seen …
Read More »Trespass-Wolf At The Door-Album Review-Planetmosh
It seems rather fitting that Wolf At The Door, studio album from Trespass is released on May 26th 2023 via From The Vaults! Formed in 1979 in Sudbury, Suffolk by guitarist/vocalist Mark Sutcliffe and brother Paul Sutcliffe on drums , they embraced the NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal), …
Read More »Robert Jon & The Wreck-“Live At The Ancienne Belgique”-Live Album Review-Planetmosh
Many years ago when I started buying vinyl I would buy a live album as it’s a sort of greatest hits thing and you get to hear what they sound like onstage so fast forward about forty five years as Orange County,California based Robert Jon & The Wreck unleash their …
Read More »Kilonova release scorching new EP and video!
Formidable UK thrash metallers KILONOVA have just set loose their heart-stopping new EP, Moment of Clarity. To mark the release, the imposing thrashers have released a lyric video for the track, Leeches And Parasites – https://youtu.be/eWHteYv-lXs . KILONOVA erupted out of the North-East of England in 2018, and instantly made …
Read More »Syncolima-Wavelengths-Album Review-Planetmosh
Welcome back to Syncolima, the curiously titled band from Mansfield, Nottinghamshire who have just released their sophomore studio album Wavelengths that features stunning artwork from Andy Pilkington at Very Metal Art , following Where The End Meets The Beginning, their 2021 debut. These ten tracks prove that they put the …
Read More »Tygers Of Pan Tang-Bloodlines-Album Review-Planetmosh
Welcome back Tygers Of Pan Tang who have just released their new studio album Bloodlines courtesy of Mighty Music! Formed in Whitley Bay, Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1978 embracing the NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) movement by releasing several singles via local Neat Records and their debut studio …
Read More »Spirit-Le Chaos-Album Review-Planetmosh
Well here’s a nice surprise as a blast from the past that sees French heavy metal band Spirit return with their stunning new studio album Le Chaos , recently released by Rockcity Production. Formed in 1996 in the North Of France (hauts de France/pas de Calais), it’s sung in French …
Read More »Mike Ross-Third Eye Open-Album Review-Planetmosh
With the recent release of studio album Third Eye Open on Taller Records, Brighton based Mike Ross is definitely the boss with these twelve speaker rattling songs and I’ll admit to not expecting it to be this heavy, point proven by album opener ‘I Swear’. Wailing guitar feedback intro is …
Read More »BUCKCHERRY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘VOL. 10’
Buckcherry has announced their tenth studio album entitled ‘Vol. 10’. The 11-song album features 10 new Buckcherry originals and, as a bonus track, a cover of the Bryan Adams classic “Summer Of ’69”. The album was produced by Marti Frederiksen and recorded at Sienna Studios in Nashville, TN.Premiering the video …
Read More »Ross The Boss-Legacy Of Blood,Fire And Steel-Album Review-Planetmosh
Hail, hail, hail and thrill to the return of Ross The Boss as he unleashes Legacy Of Blood, Fire And Steel via AFM Records on April 28th 2023. It highlights the best of his four solo albums New Metal Leader, Hailstorm, By Blood Sworn and Born Of Fire since his …
Read More »Jim Kirkpatrick-Dead Man Walking-Album Review-Planetmosh
Recently released via US One/Proper Distribution, Dead Man Walking is the sophomore studio album from Jim Kirkpatrick that follows Ballad Of A Prodigal Son, released in 2020. Normally known for his guitar duties in FM, he’s once again been let off the leash! It’s slightly more melodic than his debut …
Read More »The Heavy release soul-drenched single ‘Without A Woman’
The Heavy have released the brand new song ‘Without A Woman’, the latest to be taken from their forthcoming album AMEN, out April 21st and available to pre-order here. ‘Without A Woman’ is a soul-drenched celebration of women around the world. The empowering anthem closes AMEN with imposing powerful horns, funky rhythmic guitar and drums alongside a …
Read More »Robert Jon & The Wreck announce first-ever live DVD “Live At The Ancienne Belgique”
Just weeks after the release of their celebrated EP One Of A Kind, Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have announced Live At The Ancienne Belgique, their first-ever live DVD, released April 21st via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Recorded during their sold-out show at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium on June 29th, 2022, the …
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