PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

PlanetMosh caught up with Dave Brock and Mr Dibs of Hawkwind in the O2 ABC Glasgow on their 2nd date of their 2015 UK tour. We talk about the current tour and future dates in new territories, the Space Ritual Live 2014 DVD, Album art work, the perils of having …

Formed in 1989 with the moniker of Abdominal Bleeding and stuck in the death metal genre,influenced by Cannibal Corpse,Morbid Angel and Pestilence,they changed their name to ‘Mangled’,a couple of demos and 3 full length albums followed before they disbanded in 2006, but thanks to Dutch label Victory Records and guitarist …

Some things come awaited but still unexpectedly. That was happened to me with the Covenant gig in The Classic Grand, Glasgow. With the last minute confirmation I managed to miss the first opening act – Advance but was lucky enough to catch Glaswegian synth pop band Analog Angel and Swedish …

It’s only around 18 months since The Crunch released their debut album, but they’re already gearing up to release their second album in April.  Ahead of the release of the album they’ve released the first single from the album – Neon Madonna. In case you missed hearing about The Crunch …

Last night I went along to the Cathouse in Glasgow to interview Sky Valley Mistress, the band currently supporting The Cadillac Three on their sold out UK tour.  We had a chat in the noisy Cathouse bar, about going from playing gigs in empty pubs to the Download festival, their …

Last night I had the chance to sit down for a chat with Jaren, Neil and Kelby from The Cadillac Three.  During the interview we talked about haggis, Slash, the new Peace, Love and Dixie EP and how I’m their new favourite interviewer.  The Cadillac Three tour is sold out, but …

Persian Metal Festival 2015: Peace, Love & Rock in the Middle East In 1915 the Battle of Gallipoli wreaked havoc on Çanakkale, Turkey. The brutal war left over 100,000 Australian, European and Turkish soldiers dead in its wake, but resulted in the formation of the Republic of Turkey. On the …

Shawn Smith (Brad / Pigeonhead ) UK AND IRELAND April / May Tour  2015 Shawn Smith plays an all too rare run of shows in the UK from April 23rd to May 5th.  Shawn has been heralded as “One of the best Rock Vocalists of all time” by Mojo Magazine and this intimate tour will be his …

Von Hertzen Brothers Get Into ‘Trouble’!   Finnish chart-toppers the Von Hertzen Brothers release lyric video for ‘Trouble’ – a track from their forthcoming studio album, ‘New Day Rising’, out March 23rd on Spinefarm Records… Mixed by Juno Award winner Randy Staub (Metallica, Alice In Chains), ‘Trouble’ blends the key elements of VHB‘s music: atmosphere, intelligence, epic feel, progressive leanings and serious riffs. …

Wolfheart release ‘The Hunt’  video taken from their debut album ‘Winterborn’ via Spinefarm Records.   ‘We’re meandering through the dead of winter, dealing with ice, snow, bitter chill, and, well, misery in much of the country. But rather than lament the climate and wish away our lives, thinking about warm weather, …

Sometimes you walk into a gig not really knowing what to expect – and tonight was just one of those occasions.  Mainly because, if I’m honest, I’m not a big fan of bands which could be perceived as “superstar vehicles”, especially as many of them are just that – vanity …

Joe Bonamassa is back with another new release – a live release that is coming out in various formats – a Double CD, or 2 DVD, Bluray or 3 x LP.  You may be wondering what sets this release apart from other Joe Bonamassa live releases, but as always he …

PlanetMosh continues its support for the Northern Ireland leg of the annual Metal 2 The Masses competition – which gives the winners a slot on the New Blood stage at Bloodstock – by interviewing the participants in the second heat, which takes place at Belfast’s Limelight 2 on Saturday (March 7).  …

@planetmosh reviews Frantic by .@gunofficaluk Back in 1996 I went to my first ever stadium gig, Bon Jovi at Ibrox, Glasgow.  A few things stick in my mind from that day.  The intro to Lay Your Hands on Me being played by a pipe band, the entire Glasgow Rangers squad …

On Saturday last we roared into the second half of the six heats that would determine this year’s semi –finalists for the Irish chapter of the Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses franchise. So far this year I have been met with very varied styles of rock and metal and performances …

Northern Ireland’s hardest working hard rockers, The Answer, release their new album, ‘Raise A Little Hell’ (reviewed HERE), this coming Monday (March 9).  The supporting tour kicks off in the band’s hometown of Belfast tomorrow (Friday). So, a couple of weeks ago, PlanetMosh’s Belfast team caught up with frontman Cormac …

  After a blistering performance in Dublin and a glowing album review from fellow PlanetMosher Scott, a chat with  Divine Chaos was an absolute must-do for our team. The UK quintet are on a brutal quest to reinvigorate the thrash scene with their latest offering ‘A New Dawn in the Age …

Dorothy famously said ‘Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore’. Oh hang on, yes we are and we are being entertained by Ashes in Vein. Originally formed back in 2008 and hailing from Junction City Kansas the band reformed in 2012. Original members Tyler Peterson and James Swaim …

BREAKING NEWS:— Once again I am in a position to give Bad and Good news, this year is like a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs and spins and turns !!!!! Unfortunately we will no longer have the pleasure of welcoming Hyena to the Festival on Saturday as they have …

The King Lot are a Scottish Hard Rock trio who have impressed me greatly over the short space of time I have known them. Last year saw the band performing with several top acts such as The Answer, Beasto Blanco, Vain, H.E.A.T. and Supercharger. I managed to witness the band’s …