Swiss act Prisma are without any doubt influenced by one of the most Innovative rock bands of the last twenty years, Tool. This can lead to either a pale imitation of the original or advancement on the whole sound. Prisma, however do neither, yet still manage to hold their own …

The latest release, and indeed their last, from Separate Ways is a collection of songs that were recorded back in 1992, yet never officially released. The band decided that the fans deserved to hear these tracks, and so brought in Anthony Foxc to master, and Jonny Lima to produce this, …

We’ve got a pair of standard weekend camping tickets for Bloodstock up for grabs and all you have to do to win them is watch the Bloodstock trailer below, and then answer a simple question. Q: How many Stages are there at this years Bloodstock Festival ? [contact-form subject=”Bloodstock” to=”david.farrell@planetmosh.com”] …

Coral spin are a brand new female fronted Progressive Melodic rock band with an unusual singer, in the form off Ellie Blythe who is a fully trained Classical and Opera singer, she fancied a change in musical direction, so joined up with keyboard player Blake Mcqueen, and Guitarist Jake Simmons …

Cambridge Rock Festival 2nd-3rd-4th-5th August 2012, Haggis Farm Polo Club, Barton, Cambridge. WINTER IN EDEN have announced an exclusive ticket competition and ‘Meet And Greet’ session for the winners, at this years Cambridge Rock Festival, where the band play as main support to Kyrbgrinder, on Friday August 3rd. The band …

Since forming back in 2008, Shadows Chasing Ghosts have spent the last four years working hard to gain a cult following. This dedication has seen them touring almost none stop with the likes of Bury Tomorrow, While She Sleeps, Finch, Blessed By a Broken Heart, Glamour Of The Kill and …

The Elijah are a 5 piece Post-rock progressive metal band from Shropshire, who recorded this release in an abandoned country mansion, to get the natural reverb and inherently bleak sound you would associate with such a building . ‘I Loved I Hated I Destroyed I Created’ is their debut album …

Joe Bonamassa is back for his 13th album, ‘Driving Towards The Daylight’. The album was produced by Kevin Shirley and saw the dynamic duo return to Las Vegas for a back-to-basics album, which was recorded at the same studio as their first joint album, You & Me. ‘ Driving Towards …

Recorded in September 2011, A Knight In York is the third live DVD release from Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night and their wandering band of minstrels who have now been around since 1997 playing their take on renaissance era music. A rustic stage setting decked out with trees and barrels provides …

Magnificent set of Kiss at the HMV Forum - London photos, courtesy of Stephen Fourie Four.

To win a copy of the Candice Night cd,and we have two to give away, just answer this question ? Candice night was once a model, true or false ? [contact-form subject=”Candice night” to=”david.farrell@planetmosh.com”] [contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /] [contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /] [contact-field label=”Answer” type=”textarea” required=”true” /] [/contact-form] …

For a chance to win a copy of ‘A knight in York’ digi pack, and we have two to give away, then just answer this simple question. What was the name of the first live ‘Blackmores Night’ dvd release. ? [contact-form subject=”Blackmores night” to=”david.farrell@planetmosh.com”] [contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /] [contact-field …

It’s not very often that an album comes along with such an interesting story as 100%. Back in August 2011, The Wildhearts‘ lead singer Ginger set up a PledgeMusic campaign in which fans could fund the recording and production of the new album. In just under 6 hours the campaign …

It has been nearly three decades since their self-titled, multi-platinum debut was released, hence this latest one being called XXX, though in this digital age, XXX means something different than the Roman number for 30. During these last 30 years Asia have released some good songs, and had a few …

This Best Of Black Sabbath takes tracks from the band’s first four releases, and has got most tracks you’d want to hear from the Ozzy era, Including Paranoid, Iron Man, War Pigs, Fairies Wear Boots, Sweet Leaf, Snow Blind, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and Children Of The Grave. Whilst I think …

For any fan of Euro metal, Herman Frank must be high on everybody’s list, Without any doubt Herman Frank is one of the most prestigious German metal guitarists of the past 30 years. His dynamic compositions with their raging riffs, hooks and intelligent virtuoso solos have graced not only the …

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To win a pair of guest passes for the SOS festival, just answer this simple question. Name the band Chris Appleton played in, before forming Absolva. The winner will be drawn at random after the closing date, which is the 15th July 2012. [contact-form subject=”sos festival” to=”david.farrell@planetmosh.com”] [contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” …

Over 400 people boarded the HMS Hammer for the 10th annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards show boat trip down the Thames, from Tower Bridge to the 02. Consisting of Media, Bands, Guests and Metal Hammer competition winners, the pre party show kicked of in fine style, with a storming …

Originating from Montreal, Canada, October Sky has been playing music together for a decade. What started as four teenagers with a passion for music developed into a foursome with a common desire to excel in the studio and on stage. The Canadian quartet consists of Karl Raymond (vocals & guitars), …