Northern Irish heavy metal sensations Stormzone have just released news of their upcoming fifth instalment entitled ‘Seven Sins’. The band released the following statement via Facebook: “And so it begins! There’s no movie trailer to this new release, but if there was one it would have been made by Carlsberg! …

When it comes to playing the guitar, many a guitarist dream of being able to shred their axes as fast as their little fingers can go.  Nitro guitarist Michael Angelo-Batio once offered to give his fans “…the keys to the Lamborghini” by showing them how to play at lightning speed. …

It is not the first time a well known vocalist and guitarist have done a project together, the main example being when vocalist David Coverdale (Whitesnake) and Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) joined forces. Now two titans of classic 80s glam metal, vocalist Michael Sweet (Stryper) and guitarist George Lynch (ex-Dokken), …

On Tuesday the 8th of July the world was shaken when the Brazillian football team lost on their home ground to Germany in the 2014 World Cup. However, tonight (Thursday 10th July 2014) one man attempted to cure these blues in the only way he knew how – old school …

Dear recipient, you are cordially invited to an experience brought to you by 5 hallions from Northern Ireland known as the “House On Haunted Hill.” Enter if you dare, you have been warned! This 3 track EP from Northern Irish Metal band, Conjuring Fate has been a long awaited piece …

A collection of photographs from Blazefest IV, featuring Stormzone, Worldsend, Sandstone, Baleful Creed, Altus & Rebels By Nature, down in The Empire Hall, Belfast.  Check out our review at http://planetmosh.com/blazefest-iv-empire-music-hall-belfast-832014/ Photographs by Marc Leach Photography.

A collection of photographs from the Highway To Hell Reunion, featuring Baleful Creed, Maverick & Screaming Eagles, down in The Limelight 2, Belfast. Photographs by Marc Leach Photography. Read the show review here

The genre known as ‘Christian Metal’ has had a strong year in terms of new releases, and it is clear that before the end of 2013, there are a few more gems awaiting us. After a 22 year wait, and with the help of a kick-starter fund (supplied by their …

A collection of photographs of The Pat McManus Band in the Diamond Rock Club, Ahoghill. Photographs by Marc Leach Photography.

A collection of photographs from the Black Star Riders show in the Limelight 1, Belfast. Support from The Dead Daisies and Western Sand. Photographs by Marc Leach Photography.

A collection of photographs from the Buckcherry and Hardcore Superstar show in the Limelight 1, Belfast.  Support from Venrez. Photographs by Marc Leach Photography.

A collection of photographs from the Distortion Projects “Rock The Hall” night down in the Ulster Hall, Belfast on the 15th November 2013.  Acts featured were Rabid Bitch of the North, Skypilot, Zombified, Triggerman, Sinocence (with guest appearance from Ray Haller from Sweet Savage) & Stormzone. Photographs by Marc Leach …

http://planetmosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/interview.mp3 I had the pleasure of talking with Michael Sweet, the lead vocalist and guitarist of Stryper following the release of their brand new album ‘No More Hell To Pay’.  Together we discussed subjects from the new album to the band’s history and side projects.   ‘No More Hell To …

Photographs of Skid Row and Ugly Kid Joe’s performance in the The Limelight 1, Belfast.  Support from Dead City Ruins. Photographs by Marc Leach Photography.

Photographs of Airbourne’s performance in the The Limelight 1, Belfast.  Support from Black Spiders. Photographs by Marc Leach Photography.

Following the release of the Murder by Pride album in 2009, the pioneers of Christian Metal, Stryper, have been teasing their soldiers about releasing an album packed full of original material.  A cover album (The Covering) and an album featuring old songs re-recorded (Second Coming) filled the 5 year gap; …

Photographs of The Answer’s performance in the The Limelight 1, Belfast.  Support from Cage The Gods. Photographs by Marc Leach Photography.

Photographs of Bullet For My Valentine’s performance at the Belsonic Festival, Belfast.  Support from Bring Me The Horizon & Gojira. Photographs by Marc Leach Photography.

Photographs of Hornet’s performance in the The Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast.  Support from No Spill Blood & Pigs As People. Photographs by Marc Leach Photography.

Photographs of Gama Bomb’s performance in the The Empire Hall, Belfast.  Support from Mental Deficiency, Zombified & Sentient. Photographs by Marc Leach Photography.