Interviews

With the band about to release of a ‘Best Of…’ compilation, followed by a return to these shores on a co-headlining jaunt with Hardcore Superstar, PlanetMosh caught up with guitarist Keith Nelson (pictured right) in Massachusetts, on the last night of the band’s most recent US tour. What happened next …

I spoke to Charlotte a few hours before Delain took to the stage at this years Metal Female Voices Festival in Wieze, Belgium.We talk about the set, the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, touring and writing and much more besides.   Audio Interview With Charlotte Wessels http://planetmosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DS500089.mp3 http://www.delain.nl/ https://www.facebook.com/delainmusic http://www.metalfemalevoicesfest.be/ Photo courtesy …

Ahead of their show in London at the Brixton Academy, I spoke to the lead vocalist of Iced Earth Stu Block about their tour with Volbeat, their upcoming album Plagues of Babylon (out early 2014) and his influences as well as his most embarrassing moment on stage.     You …

Buffalo Summer have just embarked on a UK tour with Kadavar and I caught up with singer Andrew Hunt and bassist Darren King at the start of the tour to chat about the songs they like playing live, musical influences, the Welsh music scene, Download festival and much more.   …

            Despite fronting an internationally renowned Rock band, Cristina still has her feet firmly on the floor. We talked about the set at this years Metal Female Voices Festival, the forthcoming Lacuna album, the touring schedule and much much more. She even offered me some …

Just before the final night of their UK tour in support of latest album ‘Spirit’ I caught up with Reckless Love’s Olli Herman to talk about his dad, the bands love of women, eating pussy and their next video.

I spoke to both Darkest Era guitarists shortly before they played The Garage in London as part of their UK tour supporting Gloryhammer.        

I spoke to Finnish metal band Battle Beast shortly before they played their first ever UK gig at the Underworld in Camden as part of their European tour with Powerwolf.  Hear what they had to say with the player below..              

Deep into their 36 date European tour, Finntroll decended on the UK.  Ahead of their show in Bilston, I spoke to Vreth and Tundra about their current tour and their upcoming North American tour, unexploded bombs, gas explosions and Finntroll on ice. Apologies for the sound quality towards the end …

On the second night of their UK tour, Turisas headlined the O2 Academy in Islington, London.  Ahead of the show I spoke to Jussi Wickström and briefly Olli Vanska about the reaction to their new album, the recording process, living in London and what’s next for Turisas.         …

I spoke to Europe singer Joey Tempest ahead of the release next week of the band’s new live DVD release – Live at Sweden Rock: 30th Anniversary show. Planetmosh:  In June you headlined Sweden Rock festival in front of 30,000 fans.  That performance is now being released on CD and …

I recently caught up with 3 members from the band Attica Rage at The Classic Grand in Glasgow, before their performance for their 88mph tour. The band discuss the tour, festivals, trying to get a copy of their 88mph album around the world within 88 days amongst other things. Attica …

I took the last possible opportunity to ask brothers Danny and Corey Jones, from Velvet Star, a few questions about why they had decided to call it a day with Velvet Star and continue in their new venture, Deadaudiosaints. You two founded Velvet Star back in 2007? Danny: Yeah, it’s …

I recently caught up with Scottish band Afterlife prior to their debut album showcase gig at the Garage’s second venue, the G2 in Glasgow. The band discuss the making of their debut album “Omega”, the touring life, and reveals some exclusive news to PlanetMosh. Afterlife are: Pete McCoy – Vocals …

Following the success of their last UK tour, Skid Row are heading back to our stages for a co-headlining tour with Ugly Kid Joe which kicks off in Southampton on 22 October.  I caught up with one of the founding members, Rachel Bolan to talk about the upcoming tour, the …

With a 37 year career and at least 30 major releases behind him, influential guitarist Pat Travers knows a few things about music, guitar, and ‘the business’. PlanetMosh’s Iris North was delighted to have the opportunity to pick his brain, regarding his fantastic new album Can Do, his upcoming tour, …

With their new album ” Kings Of Carnage” sitting rather nicely in the German album chart, we decided to brave the blood soaked, gorefest that is Debauchery the band and dig deeper to find out exactly what makes frontman Thomas tick.     Firstly, welcome to Planetmosh and thanks for …

I recently caught up with three members of The Temperance Movement in the grand, recently refurbished and rather plush dressing room in Glasgow’s Oran Mor. Guitarist Paul Sayer, Bassist Nick Fyffe, and Vocalist Phil Campbell kindly gave me some of their time before taking to the stage to perform. The …

The Crunch release their debut album ‘Busy making noise’ at the end of October.  We spoke to band member Sulo Karlsson to ask about the band and their album.. OK for anyone unfamiliar with The Crunch could you give us a quick overview of who the band is? It’s me, …

Channeling the testosterone fuelled, bluesy grooves of Motörhead, with a pinch of James Hetfield vocal snarl and a Guns N’ Roses swagger, Badmotorfinger have impressed greatly with their debut album, It’s Not The End. Founded and built around two brothers, the Italian quintet started out life as a covers band …