PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

I had the pleasure of interviewing Bobby Hambel, guitarist from Biohazard in their luxurious tour bus outside King Tut’s in Glasgow.   Bobby gives us a introduction to the band, what they have done over the years including a whirlwind 1 night gig in China, Monster of Rock and last …

Danish band Fate are a band that has been through plenty of lineup changes since the band first formed in 1984. After almost ten years, several lineup changes and several album releases, the band split in 1993. The band then reformed in 2006, and since then have had yet more …

A quote in the press release by the band states “This is not just a compilation of songs for us,this is our life” and the variety of material on the 12 original songs + one cover version here hammers home that statement. Cadaverous Condition will not get on the Billboard …

I caught up with Wez, Lee and Luca from Dripback before they opened  the Biohazard gig at King Tut’s in Glasgow.   The guys introduce us to the band what they have been up to last year including their Download slot and what their plans are for this year including …

The Official video for the title track of the new Les Descrets album is unleashed: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvcgBgb8o0Q] For more information please check out the Official Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/lesdiscrets 

I caught up with the guys from Counterhold who hail from Cwmbran, South Wales for an email interview before they head off on a 3 day local tour, good luck on the mini tour guys. If you can check them out on tour do so as your in for a …

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On 20 January, Stahlmann released their second album entitled Quecksilber (Quicksilver).  Formed in 2008 the German electro rockers have a style (a combination of rock, metal and electronic dance) not totally dissimilar to Rammstein – though definitely distinctive in its own right. The album starts of relatively softly with Engel …

FIREFALLDOWN “Genuinely anthemic… staggeringly well put together.” – 5/5 BLACK VELVET MAGAZINE “FFD are able to hone and focus their influences into a controlled, melody-driven sound, complete with positive lyrics and a smattering of restrained but punchy heaviness. This is fresh, summertime music. – ROCKSOUND MAGAZINE -“The Filipino-British trio’s mix …

  Dutch band Vengeance,formed over 30 years ago by vocalist Leon Gowie  has assembled an impressive band line up to record their 9th studio album Crystal Eye due to be released on Feb 27th 2012  by Steamhammer/SPV records. Vengeance probably will not be mentioned in  the same breath as current …

Betraeus are Christian Sykes – Vocals, Guitars Eddie Johnson – Guitars Benjamin Edwards – Bass Paddy Monaghan – Drums Betraeus are a four piece progressive death metal band from Manchester, UK. Forming in 2009, the band has a distinctive sound which treads a fine line between Atmospheric, Progressive & Death …

    Translation ”The Journeys of The Soul “ Since their groundbreaking 2005 debut the e.p “Le Secret”, Alcest have created quite a stir amongst the black metal scene, creating their own unique brand of gothic themed doom laden sounds utilising the many talents of Neige. Opening track “Autres Temps” …

Belgium based Max Pie are a progressive metal act that are only just getting the credit they deserve. Since forming in 2005, the band have gone on numerous tours, played numerous festivals, but unfortunately only waited until 2011 to record their debut album. Now in 2012, Max Pie have finally …

This is Lee Walker from www.PlanetMosh.com conducting an interview with the Midlands Goth Festival organisers LW – How did Dark Heart Events start ? MGF – A ‘delectable gentleman’ asked himself… ‘Why isn’t there a gothic festival in Birmingham?’ and from that little question and an addiction to social media …

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

You always want to fight the corner of your hometown heroes, be it your local football team or a band that have helped to put your part of the world on the musical map. You want to stand, as one, with ‘your boys’ and, shoulder to shoulder, take on all …

If you ever wanted to know what a nuclear bomb sounds like when it tears an entire city to bits, then look no further than the new EP by Def-Con-One. Based on the theme of warfare, this self titled EP from London’s finest metal heads will not only blow your …

Formed by Marthus (the ex machine behind the drums of Cradle of Filth) in 1997, Inner Fear are back after a long hiatus with their first album in nine year. First Born Fear is a ten track, power house of a gothic metal album, bringing together atmospheric keyboard effects, lightning …

Denmark’s own progressive rock heroes Royal Hunt are back with their great new album Show Me How to Live, and for those who don’t know of the mighty Royal Hunt……. Go out and shoot yourself. No, only joking, go out and buy this album because this is the best starting …