I have known Bobby for many years and was lucky enough to have photographed the last UK Blackfoot tour for the band. Recently Bobby took time out to have a quick trans-Atlantic chat. For those new to Bobby he is best known as the voice of the Southern Rock Legends Blackfoot and of …
Read More »Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses Northern Ireland Semi-Final 2 – Belfast, Limelight 2 02/05/2015
And so, here we are again – at the business end of the first ever Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses competition to be held here in Northern Ireland, and, over the course of the past nine weeks, the PlanetMosh team have counted every band in and every band out (to …
Read More »Animator – M2TM Ireland Finalist 2015 – Interview
The New Ross Thrash machine that is Animator has made quite an impression on their stomp towards this year’s Metal 2 The Masses Ireland Final and they haven’t shown any signs of taking the foot off the pedal just yet. We caught up with the lads ahead of the last …
Read More »Snowblind – M2TM Ireland finalist 2015 – Interview
Progressive metal trio, Snowblind, are ready to maim the crowd at this year’s Metal 2 The Masses Ireland final. We caught up with drummer extraordinaire Jake McCarthy in the run up to the main event to see what he had to say. For people hearing about Snowblind for the first time. Tell …
Read More »Theories Divide – M2TM Ireland finalist 2015 – Interview
The only returning finalist from last year, Theories Divide, are back with a reinvigorated lineup and ready to kick ass once again at Metal 2 The Masses Ireland. We caught up with 6 stringer Leigh Ferguson and fired a few questions his way ahead of the main event. Congratulations on …
Read More »Vile Regression – M2TM Ireland Finalist 2015 – Interview
Technical brutality is the order of the day with the lads in Vile Regression. This is their first time participating in Metal 2 The Masses Ireland and they’ve made it all the way to the final. We caught up with guitarist Barry Christie and discussed how the whole M2TM experience …
Read More »Anneke van Giersbergen interview – April 2015
I spoke to Dutch singer Anneke van Giersbergen shortly before she played the Garage in London with The Gentle Storm, her new project with Ayreon mastermind Arjen Lucassen. The Gentle Storm is your latest project with Arjen Lucassen. You’ve worked together before haven’t you? A few times. The Ayreon album …
Read More »Nautilus – M2TM Ireland Finalist 2015 – Interview
Nautilus have made it all the way to the Metal 2 The Masses Ireland final on their second time entering the competition. Their heavy sludge driven groove has been a sure fire hit with the M2TM regulars and at the final they will be dragging the sound deeper than 20,000 …
Read More »UFO / Reds’Cool – Belfast, Limelight 1, 22/04/2015
With PM’s illustrious (!) Ireland editor laid low with a dose of the lurgy, it was up to yours truly to venture first into the rare bright sunny evening and then into the darkened venue for what promises to be rip roaring gig – and my first encounter with the legendary UFO. …
Read More »Turbowolf – Marble Factory, Bristol, 22/04/15
“The Fleece is a better venue but I felt this gig would be more fun.” Jeffery Johns, affectionately known as Big Jeff, is in attendance tonight at the Marble Factory, having turned down the chance to see Russian Circles down the road at one of Bristol’s more established venues. Something of a …
Read More »The Devil Wants Her Swagger Back – M2TM Ireland Finalist 2015 – Interview
The Devil Wants Her Swagger Back have arguably the the best name in this year’s Metal 2 The Masses Ireland. Thankfully, they are much more than just a cool name as their brutality has slayed the audiences from the first round all the way to the final. We caught up …
Read More »Theory of a Deadman, O2 ABC Glasgow, 26/4/15
Sunday night was the third time I’d seen Theory of a Deadman, having previously seen them open for Alter Bridge and Black Stone Cherry, and I’ve always thought they were good but that the short time a support act gets held them back from showing how good they really are. …
Read More »Dan Patlansky – Borderline, London – 27th April 2015
The night kicked off with Tristan Mackay, a solo performer and former busker. He plays with an acoustic guitar and uses a device to record short bits of playing then replay them in a loop which means he’s able to play more complex stuff than if he just used the …
Read More »Anathema – Resonance Tour – Dublin, 17/04/2015 – Views from the Pews
Celebration, anniversary, reunion; call it what you like but the Anathema show in Dublin’s Academy was the final evening of the ‘Resonance’ tour, an evening of the band’s entire career that since it was announced had left many salivating at the prospect. This was a show that many never envisaged …
Read More »Ensiferum Interview, April 2015
A band composed of collaborative writers, excellent arrangers, and fantastic musicians, titan Finnish folk metal band Ensiferum recently treated the world to it’s latest release, One Man Army. In 2015, the band celebrated 20 years together, partially with the release of One Man Army, their critically-acclaimed release for Metal Blade …
Read More »Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses Northern Ireland Semi-Final 1 – Belfast, Voodoo 24/04/2015
And so, after five intense heats spaced out over six weeks, we arrive at the business end of the inaugural Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses competition here in Northern Ireland, with the first of the semi-finals. Twenty bands had entered the fray back in mid-February, and now we are down …
Read More »The Gentle Storm – Garage, London – 23rd April 2015
Tonight’s gig opened with Dutch band Stream of Passion, who are supporting Anneke van Giersbergen on this Gentle Storm tour, and two of the members also perform on stage as Anneke’s band. Stream of Passion are a band I’ve seen several times and they always impress. Singer Marcela Bovio has …
Read More »Confess – Interview – 17th April 2015
Confess – Interview with Louise for PlanetMosh – 17th April 2015 Louise Swift caught up with Swedish, Hard Rock band Confess ahead of their show at Rebellion, Manchester (reviewed here), find out what they chatted about below! Band Members: John Elliot-Vocals Samael-Drums Lucky-Bass (On this tour Richie was standing in …
Read More »Confess – Rebellion Bar, Manchester: 17th April 2015
Rebellion, is a small bar/venue/nightclub on Whitworth Street Manchester, near to Deansgate Rail Station and Deansgate Locks and conveniently close to Manchester’s tallest building Beetham Tower, which houses The Hilton Hotel (should you wish to stay there for a rocking night out), although having spotted the picture of the accommodation …
Read More »Blues Pills – Islington academy, London – 22nd April 2015
First up tonight was The Pearl Harts. Unusually, they’re a two-piece band – other than the Graveltones they’re probably the only two-piece I’ve seen. Unlike the Graveltones, both members of the Pearl harts are petite ladies. They took to the stage in front of a very quiet venue, but …
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