Interviews

I attended the Hellfest Press Conference where Ben Barbaud discusses this years festival. The conference is conducted entirely in French! Well it is a French festival after all ;) HellfestPressCon2013     Hellfest history click here.               .  

I had the priviledge of chatting to Ex Misfits axeman Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein before his guest slot during Danzig set later that evening. We chat briefly about the Danzig set at Hellfest, Doyle’s own band who have  released their stunning new album ‘Abominator‘  for digital download, click here to buy. …

I had the privilege of catching up with Pete Koller, guitarist from Sick Of It All at this years Hellfest. I interviewed his brother Lou at Wacken in 2012 so we started the interview from when I last spoke to Lou along with discussing their latest album, family life and …

I had the pleasure of chatting with Michael Weikath guitarist from Helloween at Hellfest. We discussed the band, their latest album ‘Straight Out Of Hell’, touring/festivasl, future plans and much more. HelloweenMichaelHellfest2013                       .  

I had the pleasure of chatting with Jeff Waters from Annihilator while he was in London recently. We discuss the band how they begun, their new album ‘Feast’, track description, touring, tattoo’s and much more. ‘Feast’ and the bonus disc ‘Re-Kill’ are due out on the 26th August.   JeffAnnihilatorJune2013_128 …

They recently tore the Takeover stage apart at Download, they’ve just been announced for Hammerfest VI, their debut album is going down a storm (and did too right here on Planetmosh). We caught up with GraViL’s vocalist Grant Stacey to talk about their experience so far. Hi Grant, cheers for …

Fresh from their recent set at Download, States of Panic are due to hit another festival, this time a little further north.  But before they play Les Fest this coming weekend, I spoke to Hex (bass) about why they’re looking forward to playing their set.     There are only …

Soon to be playing at this year’s Les Fest, I chatted to Diementia to see why they’re looking forward to playing there.   There are only a couple of weeks now until Les Fest in Scotland, how excited are you about playing there? It’s going to be first and foremost …

Set to play the main stage at Les Fest this coming weekend, I caught up with Peter Elis (vocals) to discuss all things Les Fest.   There are only a couple of weeks now until Les Fest in Scotland, how excited are you about playing there? We are really excited …

Oregon quartet Red Fang certainly have a prodigious work ethic. They are currently around halfway through an epic European tour, which takes in something like 40+ dates everywhere from Russia to Ireland, Iceland to Greece. PlanetMosh caught up with bassist/vocalist Aaron Beam during their stop off in Belfast – where …

The festival season is very much here now and so ahead of Download, I caught up with JR (drums) and Nick (lead vocals) from Fahran for an interview.    Due to play Download and then Bloodstock in August, this is one band that is doing well on the festival circuit …

Nuclear Blast conducted an interview with Orchid’s vocalist Theo Mindell about influences, their new album ‘The Mouths Of Madness’ and what their plans are. You’ve recently released your new album ‘The Mouths Of Madness’ on Nuclear Blast Records, tell me what this album represents? Orchid_GenericInterview_P1 What is the writing process like …

We caught up with Tony Wright for a quick interview before he heads off to play at this year’s Download. We find out about last year’s Terrorvision tour, Acoustic TV and his up and coming tour with Ricky Warwick in July. Can you please introduce yourself to the readers.  Hi …

Recently I caught up with Stormzone prior to their performance at the first ever Helfast Metal Festival held in The Limelight2 venue in Belfast. The band took some time out to talk about touring, the forthcoming Three Kings album and also give us a glimpse of their unique pre-gig ritual! …

Shetland islanders Ten Tonne Dozer recently released a live album of their exploits on mainland Europe that I had the distinct pleasure of wrapping my lugholes around right hereon Planetmosh.  While I didn’t go all the way to the Shetlands to speak with them I did get a chance to …

David Farrell for Planetmosh, Interview with Diddi Kastenholt/Bai Bang. PM: Hi Diddi, the new album “All Around The World” has just been released, has it been well received? Diddi: “Hallo to you….! Yes. It’s been great! We get the best reaction from our fans, and from different magazines from all …

Doug Aldrich is best known as part of the twin guitar attack in Whitesnake.  But, before he hooked up with David Coverdale – and, indeed, Ronnie James Dio before him – he played in a number of successful bands, including Lion and Burning Rain.  The latter outfit released two highly …

On 11th May, Delain headlined the Dames of Darkness festival at the Robin 2 in Bilston, Wolverhampton.  I took a short break from enjoying the bands to go upstairs and talk to Delain singer, the lovely Charlotte Wessels about the bands new album, Interlude, their guest star at this years …

I recently met up with German heavy metal legend, former singer of Accept, Udo Dirkschneider to talk about the latest release from his band U.D.O. – Steelhammer.  Udo doesn’t hold back on the subject of Accept.   Udo interview

I recently spoke to Will and Matt from Jettblack, just before their gig in Nottingham with Crashdiet.  Listen to what they had to say about the tour, their forthcoming EP, and each others worst habits on tour..   Jettblack interview – April 2013