Opinion

When Northern Ireland metallians Conjuring Fate last year decided to call it a day, it was quite a shock for the scene in this part of the world as, after eight years together, the band’s ascendancy had appeared to on the upward slope.  However, the ‘break’ turned out to be …

Irishman Colm Gray had the honour of opening the main stage today.  The planned world false beard attempt was postponed till later in the day so there would be more people around as the mud meant turnout was low this early.  Playing to a small crowd he went down well.  …

True deceivers got things started on the main stage.  With a mix of guitar, fiddle and vocals they were a good start to the day, but I was more interested in heading over to one of the other stages. Over in Tornado Town, East Town Pirates were putting in a …

Tonight was No Sinner’s last UK date on their current tour.  Having played the Black Heart in Camden as their only UK date when they were last in Europe, tonight sees them at the larger Upstairs venue at the Garage. The night kicked off with two support acts – The …

I spoke to Michael Amott and Alissa White-Gluz recently about the recent lineup change and about their new album, War Eternal. After over ten years, Angela has left Arch Enemy.  What was the bands reaction when she told you she wanted to leave? Michael:  We saw it coming actually so …

PM. Ken, congratulations on the new album “Eternity”; it has been receiving some very positive reviews: When did you feel you had the making of something special? “Thanks, David. Yes, we’re very happy with the response! I knew from the first reunion gigs that the band sounded as competent and …

This year saw Bearded Theory festival moving to a new home after being at Kedleston Hall for years, it’s moved to Catton Hall, between Burton on Trent and Lichfield, and familiar to some fans as the home of Bloodstock festival.  Sadly despite the previous weekend enjoying scorching hot sunshine, this …

I spoke to Rob Doom & J2 after their storming set at Ivory Blacks. We discuss what the yguys have been up, their new EP ‘Never Died, Never Aged, Never Destroyed‘. To read Dennis 4/5 review of this EP click here, gig and touring plane and well general randomness that …

After a super night at Fede’s Free Balls Charity Show at Ivory Blacks, Glasgow as part of his Hairy Balls Challenge. I spoke to Fede about how & why he chose each song the the bands sets to sing that night, about the Hairy Balls Challenge, will he be shaving …

First up were German band nulldB, playing their first ever UK show.  With one band member painted one half white and the other half black, he was certainly eye catching.  Musically this was metal with a real Rammstein influence, particularly with the guitar riffs.  It was very impressive stuff and …

Earlier this month, Dublin metallians AeSect made fans north of the Irish border sit up and take notice with their hugely impressive Belfast debut (reviewed at http://planetmosh.com/katabolisis-by-conquest-or-consent-aesect-belfast-limelight-2-24052014/). Afterwards, PlanetMosh took the opportunity to grab a chat with frontman Shane Kiernan to get the gen on the band’s story to date …

.@louelladeville_ @planetmosh review of .@THELASTVEGAS and .@HeartbreakRmdy at .@snootyfoxlive Wakefield. Chicago Rock Band The Last Vegas have just completed an eight date tour of the UK starting in Southampton taking in various places from Workington to Edinburgh and finishing off at The Asylum in Chelmsford.  I managed to catch their …

The tea break. Ah, that most venerable of traditions, when one seeks refuge from the travails of the working day by relaxing with a nice cup of Darjeeling or Earl Grey and a chocolate biscuit (or, maybe, if you’re lucky a bacon butty) before launching back into the fray once …

.@louelladeville_ @planetmosh interview with .@chad_cherry and Nathan Arling from .@THELASTVEGAS Chad Cherry and Nathan Arling from Chicago Rock band The Last Vegas chat to Planetmosh ahead of their gig at The Snooty Fox, Wakefield on 20th May 2014. We chat about their new album ‘Sweet Salvation’ what they think of the UK …

.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh interview with . @HeartbreakRmdy after they played .@noizelevelcriti .@RAPCAUK Festival 2014 on 4th May 2014. Matty Penn and Stephen Jackson from Cumbrian Groove led Rock band Heartbreak Remedy, talk to PlanetMosh after their gig at NLC/RAPCA Festival 2014, to give us an introduction to the band, tell us …

.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh interview with .@evaplaysdead after they played .@noizelevelcriti .@RAPCAUK Festival 2014 on 4th May 2014. Female fronted Rock band Eva Plays Dead from the Derby, talk to PlanetMosh after opening NLC/RAPCA Festival 2014 to give us an introduction to the band, tell us who’s who, influences etc. They’re currently …

@planetmosh reviews .@Estrella_Rocks and .@edenscurse. Caithness rockers Estrella have had a busy year so far, touring Europe with Robin Beck and House of Lords, so after all those gigs I was expecting them to be pretty tight on Monday night in Glasgow.  I wasn’t disappointed.  They were the opening act for Eden’s …

.@louelladeville_ .@planetmosh review of Day 2 .@noizelevelcriti .@RAPCAUK .@steroidfreakpsy .@fallenmafia .@EvaPlaysDead .@thesentonbombs .@SILVERJETROCK .@JDandtheFDCs .@TheIdolDead .@knockoutkaine After a superb first day I called in the 24/7 shop for some crisps, chocolate and a milkshake then after my midnight feast I went to bed looking forward to day 2. Unfortunately I …

Planetmosh spoke to Luke and Nathan (or was it Paul?!) from Estrella just before they went on stage on Monday night, opening for Eden’s Curse at Ivory Blacks in Glasgow.  We were out on the street being interrupted by car horns, arriving fans and drunks looking for spare change, but we …

A newly formed band coming from my own part of the U.K. ( East Midlands ) is Adelphia. Still a young band, but with experience, their maturing nicely, and starting to make some good songs that are getting them noticed. One EP already under their belt ‘ Fingers Burnt and …