I have lived close to Chester all my life but have never been to the Live Rooms to support live music until tonight. Should I be forgiven? I’m not so sure. But yet another cracking little venue is now edged in my head and I will definitely be going back. …
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Here we are for soggy Sunday! Sadly the last day of Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2019 where (most of) the bands delivered. First band up on the New Blood Stage at the eye rubbingly time of 10.30am were Leicester based tech metal crew Fractions. They created a swirling metal vortex …
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Mother Nature must have got out of the wrong side of bed today as the wind hit harder than the after effects of a prawn vindaloo, so much so that the Ronnie James Dio Stage was shut down and cordoned off for about an hour later on in the day. …
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Music wise, 2019 was my favourite Bloodstock Open Air Festival I’ve attended in the last eleven years, weather wise it was the worst as mother nature tested the mettle of the metalheads but came out in second place to a packed out Catton Hall in Alrewas, Walton-On-Trent. First band of …
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We spoke to newcomers BORN ZERO about their formation and more, see below. What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument? Iggy Pritchard – 19 – Guitar, Backing Vocals Tom Smith – 18 – Bass Charlie Breasnan – 19 – Drums Levi Louie – 19 …
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Rising UK Alt Rockers InAir are back with a new single, Chemicals and forthcoming sophomore EP, Dreamful, out Friday 13th September. We asked the guys to fill us in about their background and more…. What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument? We …
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Planetmosh spoke to Oscar Dronjak at the end of June to talk about the new album, Dominion, due for release on 16th August 2019
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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.
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The first band of the day for me was Sweet Crisis, opening proceedings on the Blues stage. It’s only a quick visit before I had to head off to see another band, but what I heard sounded very good with a mix of classic and modern influences. Definitely a band …
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For me, Saturday at Ramblin Man started with a quick trip to the VIP area to see Bad Touch doing an acoustic session for the VIP ticket holders. They’d got a big crowd and their short set sounded great. Over on the Prog stage, Israeli band Scardust were the first …
Read More »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…. …
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UK Emo crew FLOORBOARDS are primed to make their mark on proceedings. The ferocious foursome have just dropped their explosive new single, Low. We asked the guys to introduce themselves: What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument? Jay Mansfield – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar …
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SOS Festival delivered its biggest and best festival to date. Celebrating its 12th year, it took place at the Longfield Suite, Prestwich. Organised by Lynne Hampson and her great team. Lynne has succeeded in creating an amazing family-friendly rock/metal festival. This year SOS Festival delivered one of the best they’ve …
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The 2019 edition of Ramblin Man kicked off on Friday afternoon with Australian rockers The Lazys. I’d seen them a couple of months ago in a small venue and been impressed, so was looking forward to seeing them again. On the big Ramblin Man main stage they seemed just as …
Read 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 …
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When a mouthwatering line-up such as this comes along there’s only one place to be, and that’s right in the thick of it. Not only was I witnessing ex-Pantera front man Phil Anselmo tonight, but I was also catching one of my favourite bands for the very first time in …
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I’ve been to many Massive Wagons gigs over the years but this one with my eyes and ears saw them reach their full potential. Whether it comes from opening up recent stadium shows with Status Quo and Lynyrd Skynyrd above them, I’m not sure but this performance at the Live …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
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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 …
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