PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

I caught up with Mike from Devildriver before their set on sunday, we discuss what to expect from their show at Hellfest, their split from Roadrunner Records, former bassist Jon Miller and more!

A quick chat with bassist J.B. Van Der Wal from Aborted at Hellfest 2012 before playing their set. We talk about how the weekend’s going so far, what we can expect from their set later in the evening, the new Aborted album ‘Global Flatline’ and much more, so take a listen …

I was lucky enough to chat with Luca Turilli from Rhapsody at Hellfest. (Rhapsody of Fire and Luca Turilli’s Rhapsody) As he was not playing the festival himself we had a long conversation about his departure from Rhapsody of Fire, the new ‘Luca Turilli’s Rhapsody’ and the new album which …

Interview with vocalist Julien from the french technical death band, Gorod. This took place just after they had finished playing their blinding set. We chatted about the current festival, how the show went, future touring plans after Hellfest, the new album ‘A Perfect Absolution’ and much more! Take a listen below.     …

Walking into the main arena after a hectic 18 hour journey over was a huge relief on it’s own but the sheer impact of the arena set up was far more than anticipated. The beer and merch stalls had interesting and ornate architecture with metal, rusted designs that really made …

I was lucky enough to catch up with lead guitarist, Patrick O’Brien from Cannibal Corpse at this years Hellfest Festival in France. We discussed the new album and what it’s like to be playing at Hellfest. Check out the interview below!        

Following the release of their excellent second album ‘Drugstore Hell’, we caught up with vocalist Claudio Ravinale and guitarist Thierry Bertone and chatted about the bands history and future plans, and their views on the music biz. First of all, many thanks for taking time out to speak to us …

It’s been 25 years since the release of The Ultra-Violence by Death Angel so I was looking forward to tonight’s gig where the guys were playing their first album in its entirety as well as few other tracks. First band on was Thrashist Regime, who was starting to whip the …

Fates Warning are synonymous with the Progressive Metal revolution and along with fellow alumni Queensryche and Dream Theater, are key players responsible for this unique and exciting aspect of metal.  Beginning life in Hartford, Conneticut way back in 1982 with an original line up consisting of vocalist John Arch, guitarists …

At around 2.30am in the morning after they had finished their set I catch up with the guys from Kyrbgrinder and Dave Ritchie, Les-Fest organiser for a quick interview. With with some quick thinking and some cunning planning along with Fede, we manage to get the majority of people/bands who …

  Lara Kisel catches up with Voodoo Six as they head off on tour with the legendary band Adrenaline Mob. We get the updates of their third album which they have just finished recording, Download insights and how one certain member of Voodoo six has become domestic hmmm interesting….Enjoy! Lara –  I’m here with …

Harlan Flo formed in Chicago in 2007, and play blues rock – with a fairly strong emphasis on the blues element.  The members of the band have a diverse range of musical backgrounds and influences including blues, gospel, rock and more. The vocals are very light and smooth and suit …

  To be honest, when i see the word symphonic used in a band’s description it always leaves me cold but Litrosis use keyboards and string arrangements to add texture to their music and not to swamp it! Their debut album, I Am Death, released on May 1st 2012 is …

It’s not very often that an album comes along with such an interesting story as 100%. Back in August 2011, The Wildhearts‘ lead singer Ginger set up a PledgeMusic campaign in which fans could fund the recording and production of the new album. In just under 6 hours the campaign …

It has been nearly three decades since their self-titled, multi-platinum debut was released, hence this latest one being called XXX, though in this digital age, XXX means something different than the Roman number for 30. During these last 30 years Asia have released some good songs, and had a few …

This Best Of Black Sabbath takes tracks from the band’s first four releases, and has got most tracks you’d want to hear from the Ozzy era, Including Paranoid, Iron Man, War Pigs, Fairies Wear Boots, Sweet Leaf, Snow Blind, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and Children Of The Grave. Whilst I think …

It’s safe to say that I had been looking forward to this gig for a while. It’s not often you get to be up close and personal to some true masters of their craft but King Tuts in Glasgow gives you that opportunity big style thanks to its compact size …

We had the extreme pleasure of catching a chat with one of the true masters of the guitar art, Mike Orlando of Adrenaline Mob, prior to what was to be one of THE most stunning live performances at King Tuts in Glasgow. Find out more about the beginnings of Adrenaline …

On the 18th of August, Dominic Wallace of Viking Skull will bring his new band Stormbringer to Bangor North Wales. North Wales Metal presents Thunder of the gods. 5  Hours of non stop rock to make your head explode. First up are local lads Artisfiction, brutal music to start the …

  Well this is a real phoenix from the flames! Originally released in 1988, the debut and only full length album, Spectrum Of Death by Wisconsin, USA based thrash metal band Morbid Saint has been re-released on June 19th 2012  in vinyl format via Relapse Records. 1980’s thrash metal albums …