The boundary- pushing enthusiasts are still striving to take their music forward, with their new project just recently launched with the tranquil and ambient alternative to their new album ‘Dead End Kings’ – ‘Dethroned and Uncrowned’. Damnation was also the anniversary of the album that revolutionized Katatonia; ‘Viva Emptiness’, as …
Read More »Kobra and the Lotus: Interview with Kobra Paige and Jasio Kulakowski, 5th November 2013
I managed to have a short interview/chat with Kobra Paige and Jasio Kulakowski shortly before their gig at Alter Ego, Manchester on the 5th November 2013. Here’s what they had to say: – Hello I’m Louise (AKA LouellaDeville) from Planetmosh. Thank you for taking the time to speak to us. …
Read More »Csaba Zvekan Exorcism Interview
It’s safe to say that we love speaking with Csaba Zvekan. He’s a wonderfully warm, larger than life personality who is never afraid to give you his thoughts and more importantly is someone incredibly passionate about his music and metal in general. He also never likes to sit still when it comes …
Read More »Satyricon – Interview with Satyr
On the coldest day of the year so far, a black wind blew in from the north as Norwegian black metal legends Satyricon arrived on British shores as part of their European tour to promoted their self-titled eighth album. PM hooked up with front man Satyr before the band’s debut …
Read More »Gloryhammer interview, October 2013
I spoke to Christopher Bowes and James Cartwright from Power metal band Gloryhammer at the end of their first UK tour to talk about how Chris formed the band, the writing of the album, the forthcomign Alestorm DVD, why Alestorm decided to do a cover of “In the navy” and …
Read More »Liv Kristine, Leaves Eyes interview, October 2013
I recently spoke to Liv Kristine, Lead singer with Leaves Eyes to talk about the band’s forthcoming album, Symphonies of the night, and their UK and European tour with Atrocity planned for early next year.. Listen to what she had to say using the player below..
Read More »Michael Schenker interview, November 2013
I spoke to German guitar legend Michael Schenker ahead of the release of the new album from his Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock project – Bridge the Gap, due for release in the UK on the 2nd of December. Your new album, Bridge the gap is due for release in …
Read More »Monster Magnet – interview with Dave Wyndorf
He’s been the ever-present leading man of Monster Magnet for nearly a quarter of a century, and Dave Wyndorf is showing no signs of slowing down just yet. New album ‘Last Patrol’ is as good as anything the band have done in the past and their live shows are still …
Read More »Damnation Festival – Cult Of Luna Interview
Cult of Luna; creativity has no limit. ‘Vertikal’ and ‘Verikal II’; the studio became their playground, testing their creativity, they use their instruments to create mechanical and machinery sounds, using the film ‘Metropolis’ as a influence. Johannes uses the music he creates to tell stories, pushing Cult Of Luna’s …
Read More »Damnation Festival – SSS Interview; “I think going for the throat is far more beneficial…less says a lot more.”
SSS – Short Sharp Shock played at this years Damnation Festival on the main stage, offering their punk infused thrash with an imposing grind style. The DIY band have brought their appearance with a brand new EP ‘Manipulated Living’, that went on sale the very same day. ‘Manipulated Living’ …
Read More »Screaming Eagles – Interview with Adrian
Having grabbed the Northern Ireland scene by the scruff of the neck and given it a jolly good shaking over the past 12 months, Screaming Eagles now seem set to do the same to the rest of the British Isles – and beyond! Last month, they travelled to Glasgow for …
Read More »Venrez – Interview
With their latest album, ‘American Illusion’, kicking up dust and the band preparing to bang heads and take names across the UK and Ireland at the end of November, opening for Buckcherry and Hardcore Superstar, PM catches up with Ven Venrez, front man of the band who take his name, …
Read More »Vultyrous (Funeral Fornication/Ringbearer/Archspire) – Interview
Ringbearer, the fantasy themed dark ambient project from Vultyrous of Funeral Fornication will be releasing ‘The Way is Shut’ via Tridroid Records in December. In anticipation of this album, the label provided PM the following short interview with Vultyrous: Most people who are familiar with you and your music know …
Read More »Michael Sweet (Stryper) Interview – 5/11/2013
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 …
Read More »Damnation Festival -Tides From Nebula Interview; “We always loved the naturalism in music, and also naturalism in making of the music.”
The instrument rock band from Warsaw, Poland, are set out to bring you music that evokes strong emotion and involves your own interpretation. Tides From Nebula bring you a playlist full of space, cosmic climate, natural atmosphere, sea and vegetation themes. The band currently have three albums under there belt; …
Read More »Monster Truck Interview
Jeremy Widerman speaks to Planet Mosh about touring, the future and his love for Nirvana. “This is our first real time in the UK,” says Jeremy Widerman, the bearded gunslinger for Canadian four-piece Monster Truck. Taking a break from sound check to talk to Planet Mosh, he is in great …
Read More »Interview with Mike Dean of Vista Chino
Backstage at the Manchester Ritz, Mike Dean best known for his work with Corrosion of Conformity, sits with a cup of tea. Currently lending his bass services to Vista Chino, with Nick Oliveri not playing a part in the band’s touring life, things are calm. The band have been on …
Read More »Damnation Preview – DYSCARNATE Interview; “Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned!”
Dyscarnate have just finished a tour with Psycroptic, Hour of Penance and Exhumer. They are taking on the world as a three piece modern death metal band “…bringing the sound of a five piece…” With the band having just signed a deal with Siege Of Amida/Century Media Records, they are …
Read More »Paradise Lost interview with Aaron Aedy, ABC Glasgow 31st Oct 2013
I had the pleasure of chatting with the lovely Aaron Aedy, Rhythm Guitarist for Paradise Lost before their superb set at the ABC in Glasgow on Halloween. In this 25 minute interview we discuss 25 years of the band, achievements, touring, previous and current tour with Lacuna Coil and Katatonia, …
Read More »Damnation Festival Preview – Moss Interview; “Someone said it was like cavemen playing Sabbath covers…”
Moss are attached to the weirder side of life, “peeling everything back to the core fundamentals of doom, how heavy and dark it can be.” and here they are celebrating their 13th year as a band! They are the doom band that doesn’t hold a bass player…odd, is the word you …
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