@Planetmosh reviews @_PeckhamCowboys out Feb 14th on @CargoRecords The collective group of rawk ‘n’ roll outlaws known as The Peckham Cowboys are not a tribute to Delboy and Rodney – although they may take some of their inspiration from the exploits of the brothers Trotter: no, these wild ‘n’ reckless Sarf Lahndon …
Read More »Jizzy Pearl – Crucified
Crucified is the title of the self released album by Jizzy Pearl released today (13th January 2013). I started out reviewing Love/Hate’s latest album but then found myself reviewing a Jizzy Pearl solo release when Jizzy re-branded Crucified after rumours of proposed litigation by former members of Love/Hate. The forthcoming …
Read More »Sister – Disguised Vultures
Swedish four-piece Sister are back with their follow-up to their first full length album ‘Hated’. Recorded with Martin Sweet and Thomas Nirbrant, their second studio album ‘Disguised Vultures’ is set to be released on January 21st 2014 on Metal Blade Records, with the first single ‘Sick’ having been released back …
Read More »Men Without Armies Debut EP, Plus Exclusive letter to Planetmosh
A new hard hitting rock band from New York City, featuring the ‘LA Music Awards’ guitarist of the year, Brennan Dylan. This self entitled ‘Men Without Armies ‘ EP was recorded by John Burke at the Vibe Studios in Cleveland Ohio. Men Without Armies is a group that was launched …
Read More »Red Dragon Cartel – Red Dragon Cartel (Frontiers Records)
It has been nearly 20 years since Jake E Lee (Ex Ozzy, Badlands) has released anything as high profile as Red Dragon Cartel. He quietly disappeared from the limelight as Badlands more or less imploded when Ray Gillen left in 1991. Since then all has been quiet. The press and …
Read More »Grand Magus – Triumph And Power
Thundering in from Sweden comes album number seven from Grand Magus, the band that personifies the embodiment of true heavy metal spirit. Formed in 1996, JB Christoffersson and Fox Skinner embarked on an epic journey of evolving heaviness. They welcomed Ludwig Witt to the group on ‘The Hunt’ and now …
Read More »Malthusian – ‘MMXIII’
"...solid and meticulous... dense, brutal and delivered with a simplistic ease..."
Read More »Indian – ‘From All Purity’
"...you cannot help but be captivated by the ugliness of what unfolds before you."
Read More »Martiria – ‘R-evolution’
"...strident, confident songs and epic themes."
Read More »Primal Fear – Delivering the Black
#PlanetMosh reviews the new album from Primal Fear - Delivering the Black.
Read More »Leaf Hound – ‘Live In Japan’ CD/DVD
"With a bluesy style riff on the lead guitar along with deep bass cords, this is one epic rock blues song you must hear. So why not go over to your stereo, iPod, or whatever you use and pour a little warm stoner blues milk onto your metal rock cornflakes!"
Read More »Crystal Viper – Possession
Polish metallers Crystal Viper are back with their new album – Possession. Like the previous album (Crimen Excepta), Possession is a concept album but whereas “Crimen Excepta” was about holy inquisition, black magic and witches, the new album is about a young girl called Julia who is possessed. In terms …
Read More »Heaven Asunder – Among the Damned
When I saw Heaven Asunder support Blood Command at the Exchange in Bristol in June, I mentioned to watch out for a full review of them in the future. Well, that time is now. Released earlier this week, Among the Damned is the quintet’s debut album on S-a-N Ltd and their …
Read More »Theater of the Absurd – The Myth Of Sisyphus
Steeped in an undeniably brilliant musicianship, it’s a record that should have the ears of every prog fan pricked and listening intently.
Read More »MaYaN – Antagonise
If you’re not familiar with MaYaN , they are the side-project of Epica guitarist Mark Jansen. For the first album (Quarterpast) he was joined by several colleagues from Epica and other musicians as well as a number of guest vocalists including Floor Jansen (Revamp, Nightwish), Henning Basse (sons of seasons), …
Read More »Voodoo Sioux – Grotesque Familiares
Back in the 90s Voodoo Sioux looked set for success. They were touring with the likes of Little Angels and Terrorvision, were played on Tommy Vance’s Friday Rock Show on BBC Radio 1, and signed to Bleeding Hearts/Music For Nations. Clearly something went wrong as the band then went silent …
Read More »Blacklist Union feat Tony West – Til Death Do Us Part
#PlanetMosh reviews the new Blacklist Union album Til Death Do Us Part.
Read More »Iskald – ‘Nedom og Nord’
"... a very worthy addition to the canon of potentially classic latter day Scandinavian black metal albums."
Read More »Iced Earth – Plagues Of Babylon.
"Plagues Of Babylon is an early yardstick in 2014 for other metal bands to try and measure up"
Read More »Indica – Shine
Finnish band Indica released their first album in 2004. Like the next three albums it was recorded in Finnish and while enjoying considerable success in Finland, the band had a far lower profile outside Finland. In 2010 they released their first album sung in English – ‘A way away’. It …
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