PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Ant May from Planetmosh spoke to Joey Tempest, singer with Europe to ask about their new album and touring plans. Planetmosh: Your new album, Bag of Bones is due to be released at the end of the month and sounds fantastic.  Can you tell us a bit about the album? …

 At some point during the recording of this album the band must have took a step back and thought wow, this is something special. ‘Built to Struggle’ is the second album by Lionheart, the title itself gives an indication of what to expect, and those who are aware of debut …

Rising Rampant Electro-rockers ‘Ourfamous Dead’ drop new single ‘Claws At The Door’ on Monday 2nd July 2011, through all digital stores and prepare for ascent. Pulling from the likes of ‘My Passion’, ‘The Blackout’, and ‘Enter Shikari’, Ourfamous Dead have arrived to feed their contagious warped brand of Hi-Octane electro-rock …

After a weekend of interviews I was very happy to be booted out of the press area and told to go and enjoy watching some bands – and where did I go?  Stage 1 to see Skindred of course!  Well ok, first I went to have some beer and then …

I caught up with Darrin Richards from Chemicals of Democracy after their set on stage 2 at Hammerfest IV.  Having flown all the way from Arizona  to play Hammerfest I took the opportunity to have a chat with Darrin about how it feels to be playing Hammerfest, their new album that …

I met up with the lads from Heaven’s Basement on Friday at Hammerfest IV to chat about playing at Hammerfest, how it feels to be playing their first electric set at Download this year, their debut album, and receiving the award for the best drummer of the year.   Heaven’s …

I caught up with the guys from Slam Cartel fresh from their set at Hammerfest IV on Friday night to chat about how they enjoyed their set, their new single ‘Wishing eye’, and what’s next for them in 2012.  Check it out.   Apologies for the poor quality, crank up …

  This is Lee Walker from www.PlanetMosh.com conducting an email interview with Rhino from the band The Angels of Babylon LW – Hi Rhino, for all of those people who are just coming into contact The Angels of Babylon as a result of this interview, how did the band come …

  Being a big fan of the Melodic Death Metal genre I was really looking forward to hearing this debut offering from one of Germany’s most promising bands for some time, and boy I am suitably impressed. A stunning collection of songs of the utmost brilliance that I honestly find …

  With roots going as far back as 2003,the band was formed as a companion and vehicle of expression for the art of guitarist/singer/composer Fursy Teyssier. Although no concrete releases came until 2009 with the appearance of a split EP which was followed in 2010 with the bands first full …

I caught up with the lovely blokes from Savage Outlaw at Hammerfest IV to talk about being at Hammerfest for the first time and what’s next for them in 2012, with a couple of other random questions thrown in. Thanks guys! Check out their debut album ‘Life of Sin’, which …

Tonight’s blinding show took place at The Joiners, Southampton. I hadn’t been to this venue before and as I stepped inside, the size was a shock. With only a 150 capacity and a sold out show I thought “fuck, this is going to be a tight squeeze.”   Dukes of …

Lets Play God have everything you want in a rock and roll, heavy metal band and more. Rob Grinch is definitely the centre of attention. He has a variety of eccentric poses and gives all he has to interacting and entertaining the spectators. Who love him, he had them all laughing with …

Planetmosh caught up with the Symphonic Power Metallers for a bit of history, the present and future plans. Founder member, guitarist , songwriter and all round nice guy Rex Zeco answered our questions. As a band you were formed in 2004 but it’s taken until now for the full length …

Since forming last year out of the ashes of 2 bands, A Thousand Enemies have attracted outstanding reviews and praise from fans and press alike! How have they managed this, simply by doing what they love and believe in! To say I’ve been looking forward to seeing the guys play …

ILL is an Atlanta-based three-piece rock band and “Gotten Gains” is their second full-length album. The members of ill, Damion Goodpaster (Synth, Piano, and Vocals), Marlon Patton (Drums), and Ryan Waters (Guitar and Vocals) describe their sound as, “Big blues riffs done with a punk attitude and very much rooted …

Paradise Lost return to Hammerfest once again. Unfortunately Nick Holmes wasn’t 100% well with a cold that effected his voice, but he still managed to push through. The night is hit off with a song off their latest album ‘The Rise of Denial’ instantly getting the audience motivate for a …

I caught up with the lovely Trucker Diablo after their set at Hammerfest IV to talk about what’s in store for them in 2012, how it feels to have their single ‘Drink beer, destroy’ on Rock Band for Xbox and who they would like to go on tour with.   …

Ravenface is a name that keeps reoccurring in the metal scene and from what I witnessed tonight I know why. These guys may be young but they are as tight and musically skilled as a metal band that has had years of experience. Hitting off their set with ‘Deprogression’ it instantly catches …

Planetmosh gets up close and personal in the Chalet with Firebrand Super Rock , a bit too up close and personal haha. These guys were by far the most hilarious band I have ever interviewed, so get a good listen as to what really goes on behind the scenes of real …