PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

How has touring been going so far? Matt: Surprisingly good so far, people are still showing up so that’s good. Ol: There’ve been more people than we would have expected so can’t complain there. Matt: In Belfast people were saying ‘aw Belfast not the best for gigs and there aren’t …

A slightly later departure from the bus pick up point on the Sunday…9.30am! Which considering we hadn’t gone to bed until gone 2am was a bit of a struggle, although as it’s the one and only bus to the festival, we sure as hell weren’t going to miss it. After …

On 23 October I headed down to the Electric Ballroom in Camden to watch what would turn out to be by far one of the best gigs I have been to this year.  I was totally enthralled from the word go! But before the night of metal commenced, I sat …

The final band night of the year for North Wales Metal saw us once again gathering at the Railway Institute in Bangor. A venue that from the outside may look a bit ‘tired’ but is actually a cracking little place, nice tight stage, really good acoustics, oh and a cheap …

You can’t help but feel sympathy for the Iron Knights, formerly Stuka Squadron. Just on the cusp of the release of their new album everything went to hell in a handbasket as a major fallout in the band saw the departure of co-founder Lord Pyre and subsequent mud slinging led …

Female fronted, French melodic metal band Venturia haven’t exactly had an easy time of it over the last couple of years. An unfortunate series of line-up changes (sometimes due to circumstances plainly  beyond their control) have meant that putting music out there has been a difficult task for the band. …

The song ‘Cat’s In The Cradle’ carries a particular resonance for Northern Ireland rock fans.  While, almost exactly 20 years ago, our counterparts in the rest of the world were propelling Ugly Kid Joe’s cover of the Harry Chapin ballad back into the upper reaches of the charts, the government …

London based Lynchpyn,having only formed  in May 2012 are already looking to be a fine metal band judging by the quality of their new cd single Drop The Blade. An album is being recorded with a possible release in Feb. 2013 which should be one to definitely look out for! …

Last Wednesday saw the annual arrival of Halloween, one of my favourite holidays, so once again I happened upon Camden Town for a spot of gig’age.  Now this being the night when the veil is at its thinnest and the ghouls, monsters and freaks come out to play, one might …

First up tonight was Jordan Reyne.  Until I arrived at the gig I had no idea if there was going to be a support act – while the Leeds gig had two support bands announced well in advance, there was no such announcement for the London show, and the venue …

Tonight’s lineup started with Duff McKagan’s loaded. I hadnt listened to anything by them before so was looking forward to seeing them. I have to admit to being slightly sceptical though – when a band needs to rely on the name of one of the members then that’s usually not …

As part of his Halloween night of fear tour, Alice Cooper played the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton with support from Ugly Kid Joe and Duff McKagan’s Loaded.  Check out some photos of Duff McKagan’s loaded from the gig below..   %%wppa%% %%slide=488%%  

As part of his Halloween night of fear tour, Alice Cooper played the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton with support from Duff McKagan’s Loaded, and Ugly Kid Joe who put in a great high energy performance that included a lap of the balcony.  Check out some photos from the gig below.. …

As part of his Halloween night of fear tour, Alice Cooper played the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton where once again he put on an excellent show.  Check out a few photos from the gig below..   %%wppa%% %%slide=486%%  

On Halloween night, Fields of the Nephilim played a gig at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London.  Planetmosh were there to capture the action at what was a fantastic gig.   %%wppa%% %%slide=487%%    

Did you know that cult surf-rockers Ugly Kid Joe possibly played an improbable role in the Northern Ireland peace process?  Well, they did – and you can find out how when PM’s Ireland editor caught up with frontman Whit Crane and guitarist Klaus Eichstadt during their stopover in Belfast (just …

As morning arrived, we headed for our shuttle bus pick up point, met up with a few familiar faces, checked in, and rolled off for Wieze with some Female Fronted Metal blasting out from the speakers, ensuring that the cobwebs of the night before were well and truly blown away. …

Pig Destroyer formed in 1997 and ever since have been bringing us their unique brand of grindcore. The band has no bass player which at times leaves them sounding exposed but it is a minor quibble. This is the 5th full length release although they have put out numerous split …

Shortly before departing the fair shores of the UK for the lights of Hollywood (yes I moved to the other side of the world) I was very fortunate to be able to speak to Wolfsbane, on this occasion all of the questions came from their fans :) Enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwQ_5igi0bg?rel=0&w=480&h=360]

Following the release of their debut album, ‘From Forgotten Worlds’, at the end of October, Planet Mosh finds out a little more about Vancouver death metal trio AUROCH. Under the interrogator’s spotlight, frontman Seb Montesi (pictured right)… Hi, and thanks for taking the time to talk to Planet Mosh. You’ll …