Interviews

We caught up with Brighton based alt-rockers IDLE CROOKS & ENGLISHMEN (https://www.facebook.com/Idlecrooks ) who are pricking ears with their alluring and hypnotic sound that has already earned the fuzzed-up rock crew favourable descriptors that liken the band to everyone from Royal Blood and The Smashing Pumpkins through to Queens of …

South Wales tunesters SWEET IGNITIONS have just unleashed a cracking new single, Running – https://youtu.be/9j2d51bmY2A . We wanted to find out more about the band. Check out the below fun quiz: A song that made you want to make music? – If we go for a group effort that we …

Brit riff beasts WOLVES DON’T SLEEP have just revealed a killer metalled-up version of Panic! At The Disco’s track, Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time, out now via all stores, and here – https://youtu.be/fmQMc_hiSJA . We grilled the guys with this A to Z quiz:   A song that …

UK riff tyrants WOLVES DON’T SLEEP set loose a stunning metalled-up version of Panic! At The Disco’s track, Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time, out now via all stores, and here – https://youtu.be/fmQMc_hiSJA .   Now entering their fourth year as a band, Nottingham-based WOLVES DON’T SLEEP are a …

Brit noisemakers Perfectparachutepicture are making themselves heard at the moment. The band’s killer debut album, No Modern Desire, is out now and the duo have also unleashed a blistering new single, The Hold – https://youtu.be/wfMBx-WSN34 . We invited the guys down for a chat to find out more about their …

Cumbria emo punks BEACHMASTER have just released their brand new single, Only If You Know – https://youtu.be/_0G1Lg-qVHU . We asked the engaging tunesmiths a few background questions and more: What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument? C.J. Zanelli (Guitar/lead vocals) Martyn Simpson (Bass/backing vocals) …

Berlin fuzzed-up alt-rockers CAUSTIC MINDS ( https://www.facebook.com/causticminds/ ) are starting to make a name for themselves. The band have just released their mesmerising new EP, Black Oil For A Soul, which is out now via all streaming sites. This mouth-watering EP takes from everyone from Black Sabbath and The Kills, …

Brit alt rockers TIRADE drop their stunning new EP, Nothing Dramatic, tomorrow. The band have also just released a video for the single, Burned Out – https://youtu.be/14z3UesMDAQ . We caught up with the guys and grilled them about their background and more:   What is the full band line-up, who …

Planetmosh spoke to Oscar Dronjak at the end of June to talk about the new album, Dominion, due for release on 16th August 2019    

I spoke to Skye and Matt at Download not long after they played a superb set there.  It was a bit chaotic especially when Matt decided to chase after one of the guys from Clutch mid-interview, but life is never dull with these guys.  

Brit noisemakers DESTROY PLANETS! are set to rise with the release of their new EP, Mass X Gravity, out on Friday 23rd August. The band have also just dropped a new single, Absolution – https://youtu.be/n5rdF-onGb4 , which is out now. We chatted to the fivesome about their beginning and more…. …

Brit heavy metal quintet FORLORN HOPE release their debut album, Over The Hills, on Friday 26th July. We had a chat with the band about this intriguing new release and more:   What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument?   Chris Simpson – lead …

SPRING.FALL.SEA are a band that you need to hear. Expressing a sound that incorporates post-hardcore, heavy pop and electronica, the hugely energetic rock trio will release their blistering new EP, Time + Tide, out Friday 6th September. The Londoners have also just released a stunning new single, Strangers –   https://youtu.be/JfwnjDWqZeg …

DANNY BEARDSLEY steps out alone with his breathtaking debut single and lyric video, This Fool, https://youtu.be/oTgHH1fOpNI , which is taken from his forthcoming solo album, Blood From A Stone, out Friday 20th September. We asked Danny to introduce himself:   What is the line-up, who sings and who plays which …

Australia’s Massive join PlanetMosh for a good chat about the bands current ‘Rebuild Destroy’ tour and life on the road. To find out more of the band’s antics, and who has the most annoying habits in the band watch the video interview here: Useful links to find out more about …

Melodic hard rockers, Atlas, joins PlanetMosh for a video chat at SOS Festival. To find out more about Atlas and what they have planned watch the video here:   to find out more about Atlas check the link below: https://www.facebook.com/atlasprojectuk  

So what has Absolva’s Chris and Luke Appleton been up lately? The brothers took five to chat to Planetmosh. From touring Europe together, we got up to date about their individual projects, and what music they have out right now and are planning. To find out more on what they …

PlanetMosh caught up with Scarlet Rebels at the SOS Festival to discuss touring, music and much more. Watch the video here.   Useful links: https://www.facebook.com/ScarletRebels/ http://www.scarletrebels.com/   Tickets available for SOS Festival 2020 from the link below. http://www.mwaweb.com/SOS_2020_HOME.HTML

Geo (Devience) joined up with PlanetMosh for a video interview at the SOS festival to discuss touring, recording and much more. Watch the video interview here.   Useful Links http://www.devience.com/gio-spano.html https://www.facebook.com/deVIenceband/   SOS festival tickets for 2020 available now http://www.mwaweb.com/SOS_2020_HOME.HTML

PlanetMosh caught up with Tequila Mockingbyrd at the SOS Festival to discuss life as a four-piece, touring and much more. Watch the video interview here.   Useful Links: https://www.facebook.com/tequilamockingbyrdband/ http://www.tequilamockingbyrdband.com/updated/   Tickets for SOS Festival 2020 now available from the link below, http://www.mwaweb.com/SOS_2020_HOME.HTML

Empyre joins PlanetMosh at the SOS festival for a video chat to discuss their new album Self Aware, touring dates and much more. Watch the video interview here.   Empyre useful links https://www.facebook.com/EMPYRE/ https://www.empyre.co.uk/   Tickets for SOS festival 2020 now available from the link below http://www.mwaweb.com/SOS_2020_HOME.HTML  

RAT FACE LEWEY will release their stunning new album, The Fall Of Man, on Friday 6th September. We caught up with the rising alt-rockers to find out about their background and more .   What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument? We are a …

Ahead of the release of the new Sabaton album – “The Great War”, I spoke to singer Joakim Brodén on his trip to London to talk about the album… You’ve got a new album coming out, “The Great War”, and as the name suggests it’s about the First World War. …

AvaGrace serve up an explosive fusion of heavy alt-rock, complete with delectable hooks and colossal riffs. The quintet have an original but hugely accessible sound, the guys release their debut album, The Witching Hours, on Friday 30th August. Prior to this, the band have just revealed a brand new single …

Jack Rabbit Slams have arrived with their blistering new single, Crackerjack – https://youtu.be/nv_fHlAicBU . We had a chat with the guys to get to grips with their background and more….. What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument? The band are: Rob McCombie – Guitar …

After Epica played Download festival this year (their first ever appearance there), I spoke to Mark Jansen about the band’s plans and also about his other band, MaYaN.  We talked about the upcoming reissue of “Design your universe”, possible Uk dates, a 20th anniversary show and more. You’ve played Download …

UK  riff-slingers KILONOVA unleash their enticing EP, Omnicide, through all digital outlets on Friday 12th July. The UK newcomers have just revealed a stream of their new track, Straight To Hell – https://youtu.be/AMX_5wC0NrE . We sat down the band for a chat and here’s what happened:   What is the …

Hardcore Superstar has flown in fresh from their festival appearance at Malmö Rock Festival last night. To headline the Call of the Wild Festival today, Sunday 26 May 2019.   This is the bands only UK appearance, so that makes us very lucky to have them at Call of the Wild …

The Treatment is in the midst of their Power Crazy Tour. But today the band are the main sub-headliner on the main Kilmeister stage on this, the last day of Call of the Wild Festival. Let out of the asylum (dressing room), the band chat to PlanetMosh about their upcoming …

If you are not familiar with Tomorrow is Lost, they are a band to look out for.  Since forming in 2017 the Newcastle five-piece has been rising fast on the underground scene with their new wave of classic rock music. There’s no stopping singer, Cass King, even after breaking her …

It is Sunday afternoon and the final day of The Call of the Wild Festival. Samarkind was the first of today’s bands to open the Kilmiester stage.  After getting the rock and roll party underway;  I went to find the hard blues rockers Samarkind for a chat. I found  their …

Bai Bang singer Diddi Kastenholt joins PlanetMosh for an in-depth chat about his band Bai Bang. Swedish glam rockers Bai Bang have just finished playing the Kilmister stage at Call of the Wild Festival.  We meet Diddi in the press area and take a seat on the terrace, where he …

Lincolnshire Showground was host to a brand new rock festival ‘Call of Wild’ this last weekend with over 70 acts playing it’s three stages between 24th – 26 May 2019. PlanetMosh caught up with Wakefield rockers The Sourheads and chatted about the band’s plans to make a new album and …

Angular alt-rockers RULED BY RAPTORS continue their upward trajectory by releasing their debut EP, Ouroboros, which arrives via Pulse Music on Friday 7th June. We had the guys down for an intro chat: What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Chris Bradley – Vox/Guitars Matthew Dewar – Guitars/Vox …

Unstoppable UK merry makers and noise makers TV COMA drop their engulfing new EP, Body Negativity, on Friday 31st May through Wiretap Records. The band have also just revealed a stunning new video for the single, Unemployable, which is out now – https://youtu.be/dpzzIDMX6-s . With all of this in mind, …

We caught up with energetic Londoners , who have just released their brand new single, Stupid Thoughts – https://youtu.be/eWBnPgmOUSw . We asked the band a few probing questions:   What is the band full line up? Who plays what? Chloe Taylor – Lead Vocals; Jack Heayn – Guitar; Howard Martin …

I recently sat down with Soen to talk about their upcoming album…

UK Hard-hitters HOUSE OF HATCHETS continue their climb with the release of their debut album, Reach, which arrives on Friday 21st June. Already picking up favorable comparisons to everyone from Killswitch Engage, Slipknot, Deftones and Funeral for a Friend, the towering riff maestros keep on going from strength to strength. …

REDSHIFT are set to stake a claim as one of the top new Prog metal bands. The band release their forthcoming debut album, Cataclysm, on Friday 26th April. The prog-metallers have also just unveiled a stunning new track, Invasion, – https://youtu.be/D4pqtdOoeFo . We sat down with the band for a …

We spoke to Chelle Shaw, part of the Amplified festival media team to get her thoughts on the festival and her colleagues… So Miss Shaw, can you introduce yourself and tell us what your role at Amplified is? I’m Chelle, more commonly known as Red, press tent manager, the fluffy …

Brit rock crew, LUNA KISS, have charged into 2019 with a bang. The band will drop their new album, Following Shadows, on 12th April, and they have just released a stunning lyric video for Not Afraid – https://youtu.be/_SKqlS84unc . We had the guys down for a quick introductory chat:   First …

UK heavy rockers  have just dropped a stunning new single and video for Bitter – https://youtu.be/5bc8AEVlUHY , which has been taken from their hugely anticipated self-titled EP, which arrives on Friday 19th April. We had a chat with the guys and got to know them a little…..   What is …

UK rockers DESERT CLOUDS release their new album ‘Nothing Beyond The Cage’ on 18th January, we asked the guys to introduce themselves:   What is the full band line-up, who plays what?   David Land: Guitar and Vocals, Val L. Wallace: Guitar and Vocals, Julius “Little Eagle” Caesar: Bass, Andrea …

I spoke to Bullets and octane shortly after their set at the Electric Ballroom in London to talk about their music and touring.  Have a listen to what they had to say.   If you haven’t seen Bullets and Octane before, they’re an impressive live band.  Being on stage not …

High energy metal rockers The Last Band are pumped up and ready for action tonight at The Parish in Huddersfield. Before their set, I had the opportunity to grab an interview with The Last Band singer Coffe Blood. Chatting with singer Coffe Here’s an excerpt of some of the question’s …

I spoke to Elize Ryd from Amaranthe shortly after their performance at Koko in London on their tour with Powerwolf. First of all, how do you think the show went tonight? I think it went really good – I loved it. It’s ten years since Amaranthe formed, and seven since …

THC DREAMS pull from many areas – pop punk, indie and emo. The band drop their spanking new single, All My Friends, on Friday 11th January 2019, and had them down for a chat…..   What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Nick plays guitar and main vocals, …

Bristol newcomers NUNS OF THE TUNDRA release their electric new single, Pray 4 U, Slay 4 U, on Friday 7th December. We had the guys over for a chat, and here’s what happened: What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Troy Tittley – Lead vocal and guitar, Arran …

Tomorrow is the day that Brit rockers SONDER drop their mesmerising new single, A Wicked Place. This firecracker of a track pulls from everyone from Nirvana and Biffy Clyro, to Arcane Roots and Basement. We had the guys in for a chat….. What is the full band line-up, who plays …

Following the release of the band’s new album, Dhyana, and their album launch shows we asked Mark Jansen and Frank Schiphorst some questions.. Mark & Frank :) Thank you for the interview! Who does the song writing in MaYaN – are you the sole songwriters in MaYaN or are there …

We had a chat with GALLOWS CIRCUS who have crafted a sound that calls upon the passion of Free, fortified by the snarly riffery of Guns N Roses. GALLOWS CIRCUS release their blistering brand new single, Faith To Believe, via all platforms on Friday 30th November.   What is the full band …

Kris caught up with Vulgore after their awesome set at AoniaFest II. https://www.facebook.com/The.beast.Vulgore/ Vocals: Ian Bennett Lead Guitar: David Jones Rhythm Guitar: Andy Lovatt Bass: Sam Williams Drums: Hayden Ball

. Slaughter II features Brian Grantham the original drummer from Manchester punk rock band Slaughter and the Dogs and Edweena Banger, who was in the rebranded Slaughter. For a more detailed history see here. Ahead of their show at the Star in Garter in Manchester on 29th September I sat …

Next Wednesday, Brit UK beasts VILLAINOUS drop their all-consuming self-titled debut EP. We had the prog-metallers down for a chat…..   First up, what is the full band line-up, who plays what? Sean Stakim – Vocals, Neil MacCallum – Guitar/Vocals, Nick Read – Bass/Vocals, Callum Armitage – Drums. How and when …

Dispatching a sound that is a controlling, raw, and immersing, DEAD GROUND deliver music that expresses real value built upon integrity and honesty. The alternative crew release their stunning new single, We All Feel The Same, on Friday 12th October. We asked the band to introduce themselves:     What …

  UK threesome SIBLINGS OF US make a powerful statement with their brand new track, A Gang Called Wonder. The song is taken from the band’s genre bending new EP, Gargantua, which hits all outlets on 2nd November, via RetroSynth Records. https://youtu.be/DGYMvKx2BTM We had the band along for a chat…… What is …

  If you are fresh to ARKDOWN , the band are a formidable modern metal quintet hailing from Sheffield. The emerging metallers draw from contemporary metalcore and deathcore influences, framed by their own melodic but heavy riff-based style. The Steel City riff beasts have just revealed a new track, Mirrors, which …

If you are yet to hear ENGLOMANATIC GLITCH then you soon will. The band avoid digital sounds and samples, and look to utilise analogue equipment of all kinds, from guitar pedals and old mixing desks to cooking pots. The experimental prog rockers are now geared up for the release of …

We reached out to rock n rollers DIRTY OL’ CROW, who dispatch an engulfing cocktail of rock & roll, mixing classic heavy metal with the danger of punk. The Londoners release their debut single, Sex Dictator, on 14th September. We talked about their background and more….   What is the …

Rowdy punk rockers crew PIRATE COPY unveil their forthcoming album, Swashbuckle & Swagger, out on Friday 26th October, via Black Sail Records. We nailed the pirate punks down for a chat over a glass of rum…. What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Captain Kernow – Vocals; Johnny …

ENGLOMANATIC GLITCH are a highly dedicated quintet who create captivating stoner psychedelic rock with alluring drum and bass elements. The band avoid digital sounds and samples, and look to utilise analog equipment of all kinds, from guitar pedals and old mixing desks to cooking pots. The experimental fivesome are now …

We had a chat with rising garage rock duo THE MAGIC LOTUS, here’s what happened: How and when did the band form? Tell us anything interesting about your hometown. The band formed in late 2014 in the capital of Greece, Athens. John and George were standing at the same music …

Brit Alt-metallers FROM INSIDE are back with their blistering new EP, When I’m Breathing Without You, which arrives on 14th September. Before then, we grilled the guys about their history and beginnings……   How and when did the band form? The band formed in 2016 but it wasn’t until 2017 …

ICARUS DIVE have been making waves on the scene for the past few years. Ahead of the release of the band’s new EP, Among The Thorns, out 21st September, we sat down with lead vocalist and guitarist Joe Crook to gain an insight into the band’s background……   What is …

We caught up with THE SURVIVAL CODE to talk about their background and more.   What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Gary McGuinness (singer,guitars,writes) Tom Cook (Drums, backing vox) / Darren Gorey (Ireland). Using Tom for the promo and the visuals for the release, that was agreed …

We reached out to UK Metalcore crew WOLVES DON’T SLEEP, who release their new single, Hope Won’t Set You Free, on 3rd August. ——– What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Steev Bond- Vocals, Chayce Swain – Guitar/ Vocals, Dan Bradley – Guitar, Dan Bingley – Bass, Connor MacLean …

We sat down with Oxford mathcore trio MASIRO, who have been captivating listeners with their own blend of math-prog-metal since the tail end of 2011. Although influenced by everyone from Meshuggah and Primus, through to Mars Volta, MASIRO bear their own markings, evidenced in the shape of their brand new …

CIRCLE OF CROWS drop ‘Everything Comes After Zero’ on Friday 17th August. We asked the band some probing questions to give us an insight into their background: Who’s in the band? Kyle Gormley – Guitar/Vocals; Josh Smith – Bass; Steve Sudlow – Drums.   Can you tell us about your …

  UK Rockers CONCRETE KINGDOMS are beginning to make some serious noise. The Scottish rock crew release their self-titled EP on 17th August. Before then, we sat down with the guys……..   What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Mark Hawthorne Vocals, Ben Fraser Guitars, Mark Faulds Guitars, …

CALM FOR THE RESTLESS are back with their new album, Finish What You Started, out on 24th August 2018. We had a talk with the Brit Alt-rockers and asked them to fill us in on their background…..   What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Leon Macauley on Vocals Martin …

UK alt rockers STATIC FIRES drop their debut album, Thirteen, on 10th August. Before then, we can a talk with the guys about their history and background…..   What is the full band line up, who plays what? Our band is made up of Sam Randles – lead vocals, rhythm …

Emerging UK Alt-punk pop crew GHOULS release a stunning new single, Internet Famous, on 8th June. We chatted with the guys about their background and more….. What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Benedict Goold – Vocals & Guitar, Sam Mussell – Bass, Ben Maz – Sax, Russ Spencer – Trombone & …

You’ve got a new album, Fearless due for release later this month. It’s your first solo album since you left Ozzy isn’t it? I think it’s my first post-Ozzy album. On the album you’ve got Dennis Ward on vocals and bass. You’ve worked with him before as a producer havent …

Louise Swift chatted to Indonesian Rock Band, Speaker First, after their show at The Ruby Lounge, Manchester on 8th May! An introduction to the band, if you’ve not heard of them before find out a bit more here: – You can read our review of the gig here

We had a chat with Scottish Punk Band, Century Thirteen, who release their new self-titled album on Friday 13th July. The four-piece have also just released a new track, Not My Place – What is the full band line-up, who plays what? We are a four piece band from Glasgow. …

Download Festival is a huge event with tens of thousands of people on site for a few days each year. There’s inevitably an environmental impact, but the Download team are looking to minimise this wherever possible. Initiatives such as re-usuable drinking cups introduced last year meant a saving of 500,000 …

Planetmosh recently spoke to Andy Copping about this year’s Download festival. If you had to pick six bands you want to watch at Download this year, who would they be? Right….Lawnmower Deth, because I think they’re going to be a lot of fun. Definitely Guns’n’Roses, Definitely Ozzy, Avenged sevenfold, Greta …

  TAILBLOCK release their sophomore EP, Think Or Be, on Friday 13th July, and in anticipation, the tune merchants have just dropped a new track, Heavy Arms – We had the guys down for a chat….. What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Jak Coleman (bass guitar/backing vocals), …

I spoke to Alice Cooper guitarist Ryan Roxie during his visit to London earlier this month to discuss his new solo album as well as working with Alice Cooper. You’re about to release your first solo album (under your name rather than band). You’ve been playing on albums for over …

  UK Pop-punkers BETWEEN THE LINES release their new EP ‘To The Wind’ on 13th July. We asked the guys to introduce themselves….   What is the full band line-up, who plays what?   Alex Lewis – Vocalist Adam Brewster – Guitarist Sam Burnage – Guitarist Lewis Wolton – Bassist Tom …

LILITH AND THE KNIGHT return with their new single, Fallen, which arrives on 4th May. Before then, we asked the heavy rockers to fill us in on their background:     What is the full band line-up, who plays what? The full band line up is Lilith on vocals, Adam …

We spoke to THE LIGHTNESS OF BEING about their background and more. Look out for the Londoners as they release their new EP, Diversions, on 1st June.   What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Gabriel (vocals / guitar), Sam (guitar), Chris (bass), Sergio (drums).   How and …

UK post-hardcorers ONE LAST DAYBREAK announce themselves with their new EP, A Thousand Thoughts, out 7th April. We asked the guys to tell us a little more about their formation and background:     What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Vocals: Connor Catchpole; Rhythm Guitar/Vocals: Jack Smith; …

UK Crossover crew  release their new single ‘Kickback’ on 13th April. Before then, we caught up with the guys:   Who’s in the band? Tom Holt- Lead vocals, Ollie Eardley- drummer, Aiden Collins- Bassist, Dave Armstrong- Rhythm guitar, and Sam Bowers- lead Guitar.   How did you form? Tel us …

We had caught up with UK Emo Alt-Rockers, ELESSAR who release their new EP, Is This All We Are, on Friday 27th April. …….   What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Ricky Powell – Vocals / Guitar, Alex Evans – Guitar / Vocals, Dan James – Drums, …

We talk to UK Bruisers GUTLOCKER who discuss their background, ahead of their new EP ‘Cry Havoc’, which arrives Friday 20th April.   What is the full band line-up, who plays what? The line up is Ben Rollinson on bass, Dean Walker on Drums, Peter Tucker on Guitar and Craig …

UK Alt-rockers release a new single, Blah on 9th April. We talked to the band about their background and more…..   What is the full band line-up, who plays what? So we’re a typical 5 piece band; drums bass, two guitars and a singer. We’ve got Shannon ‘Shiney’ Lingwood on …

VNDTA have just dropped a new track, Martyr – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNvj2vInwxg , which is lifted from their forthcoming EP, Pale Glow, out 13th April. We talked to the band to discuss their background and more….   What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Megan Targett – Vocals, Callan Hughes …

VEINS are back with a new single, Blood On My Hands, out 23rd Feb. Before then, we have a chat with the rising alt-crew:   What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Stephen Rees – Vocals / Guitar, Scott Warner – Bass / Backing Vocals, Dan Appleyard – …

We caught up with spanking new alternative crew RXPTRS, the South West combo deliver their new single ‘Bound’ on 23rd Feb.   What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Simon Roach – Vocals, Ian Chadderton – Guitars, Harley David Watson – Guitars, Sam Leworthy – Bass, Mat Capper …