PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Life is full of disappointments, and it must be said that this evening was one of the more disappointing in my life as a rock critic. Derry four piece Mourning Of The Heretic made a decent fist of their opening slot, with their brand of gothic death metal mixed with …

A collection of photographs of Enthroned’s (Belgium) show in the Voodoo Bar, Belfast. Support from Ceaseless Blight (N.I.) and Mourning Of The Heretic (N.I.). Photographs by Marc Leach Photography – http://www.marcleachphotography.com             %%wppa%% %%cover=557%%

Demented are a French death metal band formed in 2008.  Across The Nature’s Stillness is their 2nd album. The album starts with a quiet intro called ‘ The Ritual’. It’s a good intro for the album which makes an atmosphere of suspense. The following song ‘Shaman’ starts with a great …

Drowning Pool bassist Stevie Benton took time out from the road touring the States to answer some questions about the release of their up coming new album RESILIENCE and also their up coming UK tour with Fozzy. PM – Your new album Resilience is set to come out in just over a month (April …

When Danish folk-metallers Huldre released their debut album, ‘Intet Menneskebarn’, at the tail end of 2012, they immediately drew comparisons with the likes of Eluvetie, Korpiklaani and Leaves’ Eyes, among others – especially for their emphasis on the ‘folk’ rather than the metal side of their sound, through the use …

Released on 18 February, ‘Signal Fire’ is the latest album offering from Dan Reed.  This is beyond a doubt a feel good album, by which I mean no matter what mood you are in, what you may be going through or what type of music you are into, there is …

Hailing from Salerno, Campania, Italy Heimdall give us their latest musings over their countries heritage, with the apt name of Aeneid. The first track on the album is named Prologue, which of course is an intro. This fades in with slow dramatic sounding trumpets and drums which builds up to …

The announcement last year that three quarters of the ‘golden days’ Dokken line up – guitarist George Lynch, bassist Jeff Pilson and drummer ‘Wild’ Mick Brown – were working together again had fans seeking a long-overdue reunion of the classic original incarnation of the LA rockers positively salivating with expectation …

Considering all the disappointing news in metal over the past week or so; from Lombardo getting thrown out on his arse (it’s nothing to do with the money, Kerry King overheard him saying ‘I guess Jesus is an ok dude’ – straw that broke the camel’s back) and Adam Duce …

It may seem somewhat of anomaly, in these days of internet downloads, for a band to release a good old-fashioned ‘Double A Side’ – especially when said release is only be made available in digital format and not pressed to ye olde plastic.  But, that’s what Belfast progressive post-rock quartet …

This self-released debut album from Manchester-based four piece The Goddamn Electric – or GDE as they like to be abbreviated to – bears all the hallmarks of a band brimming with confidence, not afraid to take a myriad of influences, from classic metal through southern blues to even sleaze rock …

Following the release of their incredibly good album ‘Kuningaz’, Planetmosh caught up with founder member Markus Frost for a lowdown on the bands lengthy history, the new album, touring plans (including the U.K.) and a host of other topics.     Thanks for joining us here at Planetmosh. I’d like …

High Priest Of Saturn unleashes a four song, doom-laden offering, to satiate the cosmic Deities.   According to their official Facebook page, Norway’s, High Priest Of Saturn play heavy psychedelic rock. Do not be mistaken by this. They are a doom band with a psychedelic sensibility. And as with all …

It’s a busy time for David Coverdale and the rest of Whitesnake right now.  They have a new live album coming out in April, and a UK tour with Journey and Thunder in May.  Whitesnake founder and frontman David Coverdale kindly took some time to answer some questions for Planetmosh …

When you get to the position and standing in the industry that Anthrax are in as a band you’re allowed certain indulgences. Their latest album, EP, collection, call it what you will is most definitely an indulgence for the guys. It’s also a good look into some of the artists …

Amidst the streams of asinine tripe we’ve been subjected to from heavy music in the past few years, it’s something to be thankful for that occult rock is enjoying something of a resurgence these days. Despite not having a strict “sound” so to speak, it’s always a pleasure when a …

We caught up with HATE’s lead guitar and vocalist ATF SINNER for a quick interview about the band their new album Solarflesh, which is out now via Napalm Records and what their plans are.   Hi guys, can you introduce the members of hate to the readers, please? HATE IS …

There has just been a birth of a new London metal band Reviving The Animus. They have just released their brand new EP ‘Infinitely Unlimited’  and are looking to conquer the UK. Influential bands are Dream Theater, Meshuggah, Born of Osiris, The Faceless, Protest the Hero, Vildhjarta and Opeth. They are a very …

Reviving The Animus are a band that came onto the scene in 2011, with a distinctive edge of Djent metal.  They are a five piece from Barnet London. On vocals we have Kevin Lowdermilk, dual guitars Alexei Zalesskiy and Jay Bryant, bass guitar Miguel Paredes and Jack Keller-Miall on drums. Their Debut EP ‘Infinitely Unlimited’ is out now …

On the back of the release of their excellent album ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Accident’, we caught up with founding member and vocalist Sven to get the low down and dirt(y) on what makes the band tick. Thanks for joining us here at Planetmosh for a chat. I’m going to begin …