NWOBHM flag flyers Praying Mantis, tease us for a second time, releasing ‘Standing Tall’, following ‘Defiance’, taken from a forthcoming album of the same name, released by Frontiers Music on April 19th 2024. Formed in London 1973 by the Troy brothers Tino and Chris (Tino wrote ‘Standing Tall’). That line …
Read More »The Fires Below unleash striking new video
Immersive riff merchants, THE FIRES BELOW, return with their savage sophomore EP, Thorns, out everywhere on Friday 7th June. The unrelenting Londoners have also just revealed their new single and video, Too Far To Reach – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYkVQ5rXVWc . Featuring Smithy (Vocals, Guitar), Si (Bass), Del (Drums), and Sam (Guitar), THE …
Read More »Robert Jon & The Wreck-Dragging Me Down-Single Review-Planetmosh
Orange County, California born band Robert Jon & The Wreck return with all guns blazing, as they release ‘Dragging Me Down’, the second single taken from forthcoming studio album Red Moon Rising, released by Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records on June 28th 2024. To my ears it romps and stomps seismically …
Read More »The Milk Men-One Man Band-Single Review-Planetmosh
It’s been a few years since I’ve seen The Milk Men, a gig at The Nantwich Jazz Festival I think, so it’s a very nice surprise to hear their new single ‘One Man Band’, taken from Holy Cow!, a brand new studio album, their fifth, released on May 3rd, 2024. …
Read More »Revenant detail new video
REVENANT set loose their exhilarating debut EP, What A Time To Be Alive, on Friday 10th May. The contagious Southern rockers have also just unveiled their breathtaking new single and video, Rolling On My Back, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWKDM_PyjKA . REVENANT come at you from Basingstoke, England, and collectively have influences spanning from …
Read More »Troy Redfern-The Calling-Single Review-Planetmosh
It’s only just over two weeks since my hearing has recovered from Troy Redfern shaking the foundations of the Civic Hall in Nantwich, for his first sold out headline gig there, so it’s time to strap on my headphones to review his latest single ‘The Calling’, the fourth one taken …
Read More »Ferocious Dog release first new single, Sus Laws, and video from their forthcoming brand new album
Ferocious Dog proudly releases their brand single ‘Sus Laws‘, on Graphite Records. Sus Laws is fuelled by lightning-fast violin riffs in true Ferocious Dog style and was chosen as the first single from their forthcoming new studio album, ‘Kleptocracy’, as it encapsulates the unyielding spirit of resistance against oppression, the theme of …
Read More »Troy Redfern releases “The Calling” single ahead of Headline UK Tour
Invocation is the title of the highly anticipated new 11-track album from slide guitar virtuoso Troy Redfern. The album, released by RED7 Records on Friday 17th May 2024, is now available in limited edition coloured vinyl, black vinyl, plus two different CD cover artwork designs. All formats are available to pre-order from www.troyredfern.com.The fourth single from …
Read More »No Worth of Man set loose new video
Deeply imposing trio NO WORTH OF MAN are braced to unleash their powerful new EP, What’s Your Damage? on Friday 8th March. The UK heavyweights have also released their thumping new single and video, An Unpaintable Soul – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2azNDunVZs Formed in 2016 by long term friends Peter Gale (Vocals), Alex …
Read More »Praying Mantis-Defiance-Single Review-Planetmosh
Welcome back to NWOBHM stalwarts Praying Mantis, formed in London 1973 by brothers Tino and Chris Troy, aided by Steve Carroll and Dave Potts. Many line up changes have now been stabilized to the current line up of Chris Troy – Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals, Tino Troy – Guitar/Vocals, Andy Burgess …
Read More »Battles-Jack J Hutchinson-Album Review-Planetmosh
Welcome back London based Jack J Hutchinson, starting 2024 immensely with the release of his brand new studio album Battles, via Earache Digital Distribution on February 9th. Ten triumphant songs are on the musical menu, kicking off the album with ‘Constellations’, a hairy headbanger to open up with neck aching …
Read More »These Wicked Rivers-Force Of Nature-Album Review – Planetmosh
As sophomore albums go, this is one of the most impressive I’ve heard for quite some time as Derby based These Wicked Rivers unleash the aptly titled Force Of Nature, via Fat Earth Records on March 1st 2024. These ten songs will send them to the next level with ease, …
Read More »Drip Fed Empire surge onwards with new video
Rising Brit Nu-metalcore quartet DRIP FED EMPIRE have just dropped their enticing debut album, Revolutionist, to much acclaim. The genre-bending crew have also just revealed their powerful new single and video, Give Me More, out now. Watch the video, here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzoz3Gu85dc . Compacting an array of inviting influences ranging …
Read More »AMIGO THE DEVIL: ‘Once Upon A Time At Texaco Pt. 1- new single
Acclaimed US singer-songwriter Amigo The Devil (aka Danny Kiranos) has today released a single entitled ‘Once Upon A Time At Texaco Pt 1’, the third to be lifted from his upcoming new studio album, ‘Yours Until The War Is Over’. Echoing the timbre of a raucous bar chant, ‘Once Upon A Time …
Read More »Robert Jon & The Wreck-Red Moon Rising-Single Review-Planetmosh
Robert Jon & The Wreck band info, including a pre-order digital album of Red Moon Rising is here :- http://robertjonandthewreck.com Orange County, California based rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck return to give 2024 a hefty start to the year, as they release a brand new single ‘Red Moon Rising’, …
Read More »Electron return with new single and more
“Vivacious, provocative, eclectic and melodic – Electron have produced an electrifying album that’s sure to defy all negativity” PowerPlay Magazine. UNSTOPPABLE BRIT METALLERS DETAIL STUNNING NEW EP & POWERFUL SINGLE! ELECTRON are braced to break out with the release of their towering new EP, Hollow, which arrives on Friday 24th …
Read More »Nightblade reveal cover version of Baker Street
NIGHTBLADE have unleashed a stunning reimagining of the Gerry Rafferty mega hit, Baker Street, out now. The release marks the 46th anniversary of the original launch of this classic track, and in true NIGHBLADE style, the band have craftily retained the key essence of the song, whilst also placing their own markings all over the …
Read More »Jack J Hutchinson-Rip It Up-Single Review-Planetmosh
A welcome return from Jack J Hutchinson is a timely one as he releases a new single ‘Rip It Up’, taken from forthcoming ten track studio album ‘Battles’ on Friday, Feb.9th 2024. The single is a gritted teeth delivered rant, adding more vitriol, especially in the put up or shut …
Read More »Magnum-Here Comes The Rain-Album Review-Planetmosh
I had planned on reviewing the ‘Here Comes The Rain’ album before Christmas but unfortunately the Planetmosh website went down, returning at the end of January, so in a way it’s given me a chance to take in the loss of Tony Clarkin, guitarist, songwriter and producer of Magnum for …
Read More »Neversaid drop hooky new video
Hotly-tipped UK trio, NEVERSAID, are poised to step up with the release of their engulfing sophomore EP, Bond Over Blood, which lands on Friday 29th March. The band have also unleashed their breath-taking new single, No Father. Watch the video, here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCgBJEyqZEk . NEVERSAID are a highly accomplished trans …
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