PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Following the recent release of the stunning new album Skull we caught up with Evile’s Ben Carter at Les Fest 2 to talk about just what makes the band tick, life on the road and what lies ahead in the coming months. Evile are: Matt Drake – Rhythm Guitar & …

So far this year, I have come across quite a few excellent doom albums which show that the genre is well and truly alive and kicking butt in all corners of the planet we call Mosh – from the epic Greek godliness of Mahakala to the dark Swiss denseness of …

Photos from the Joe Satriani show at the IndigO2, London with Matt Schofield in support on 18th June 2013.   Joe Satriani   Matt Schofield

I had the pleasure of chatting with Coke Finlay, Virus’s Vocalist/Lead guitarist after their storming set at Les-Fest 2 on Friday night. Grab a drink or four, sit down, relax and get ready for an epic journey into the past as Coke talk about how the band started, what they …

I attended the Twisted Sister Press Conference at this years Hellfest. The full band was on hand to answer all the questions.   TwistedSisterPressHellfest2013                 .                             .

I attended the Stone Sour press conference at this year Hellfest. Roy Mayorga, Corey Taylor and Josh Rand where on hand to answer the questions. StoneSourPress2013               .

I had attended Hellfest before in 2011 so was looking forward to seeing the extra stages and the new site layout. There had been quite a few noticeable changes, some for me were better and some worse. However, that is always the way when festivals change things. Positives: Line up …

I attended Korn’s press conference at this year Hellfest. Brian “Head” Welch, James “Munky” Shaffer, Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu and Ray Luzier where there to answer our questions. As an added bonus at the end of the conference we got told to put off all our equipment and hand over the …

Saturday was an early start so we could see the superb Skindred delivering a awake up call to Clisson! As we walked towards Main Stage 2 the field looked pretty empty. As the guys soundcheck people started arriving in droves ready to rock out with the guys. By the time …

When I arrived for the final day at Hellfest, I went for a walk about the site see what wears where left at the Xtreme Metal Market and what merch was left whilst Heavens Basement played away in the back ground.  The guys are sounding great as I walked about …

“Metal is the way… Devil Metal!” The prolific Nunslaughter, a pride and joy of Cleveland Ohio’s live underground metal scene, have birthed a double CD compilation record. Out on the Hell’s Headbangers imprint, The Devil’s Congeries, Vol. I features highlight tracks from some of their collector-grade past 7″ vinyl releases. Channeling …

Pictures from Friday at Hellfest 2013

Some pictures from Sunday at Hellfest 2013  

I managed to catch up with Skindred’s vocalist Benji Webbe and drummer Arya Goggin after they had finished rocking  Hellfest! We discussed their early morning set, the phenomanal crowd reaction and turn out, their new track and album ‘Kill The Power’, plans and much more. SkindredHellfest2013         …

I caught up with Nick and James from Senser after their set at this years Hellfest festival. We talked about their set, new album, upcoming UK tour and their journey to Hellfest. SenserHellfest2013                   .  

I attended Europe’s press conference at this year Hellfest. Originally it was meant to be Joey Tempest and John Norum however they had been delayed so John Levén, Mic Michaeli and Ian Haugland where there to answer the questions instead.   EuropePressHellfest2013     .

I attended the Lordi press conference at this year Hellfest, right before they headed onstage. The full band  where there to answer our questions. LordiPressHellfest2013                     .  

I attended the Saxon press conference at this years Hellfest. Biff Byford and the guys answered all the questions that were asked.   SaxonPressHellfest2013   .                 .                     .

Tonight’s gig was one I’d been looking forward to since I first listened to the album ‘Seesaw’ by Joe Bonamassa and Beth Hart earlier this year.  The duo are only playing a handful of shows together in Europe, and with the London date sold out, a trip to Antwerp was …

I attended the L’Enôrme TV conférence de presse at Hellfest. Speakers where Jean-Sébastien(DG de la chaine),  Stéphane Buriez (leader de Loudblast, présentateur  D’Une Dose 2 Metal), Christian Lamet (HardForce, réalisateur de Metal XS) This was conducted entirely in French. LEormeTVPress2013               .