PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

Third of my interviews from the Hard Rock Hell road trip in Ibiza this year with the amazingly gorgeous and talented The Amorettes! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoWsKmaAlbg?rel=0&w=480&h=360]

Earlier this month Mothers Ruin played 2 sets at Hard Rock Hell in Ibiza and I was very disappointed not to be able to arrive in time to see either. However, I was lucky enough catch up with Gary Moat and Adrian Dunn to talk about the band, recent gigs, …

  Reaper are an underrated Teutonic Metal band that was founded in Kassel back in 1984. In the glorious 80’s they only recorded two demos (“Reaper“ in 1985 and “Metal Or What???“ in 1988) and a self financed E.P called “Fairies Return“ in 1986.  It wasn’t before 1990 until their …

Ahead of their debut album release later this year, Southampton sextet Kids Can’t Fly have released their third EP, Northern Horizons. Despite their previous efforts which saw them showcase a unique brand of ‘ska punk’ (the traditional guitars have been complimented with a saxophone and trumpet), Northern Horizons sees them …

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A beautiful Wednesday night in June was the setting for ex-Skid Row frontman and legend of rock and metal, Sebastian Bach, as he took to the stage in Glasgow at G2 with Northern Irish lads Stormzone in support. It was the second of only three stops around the british isles …

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To win a pair of guest passes for the SOS festival, just answer this simple question. Name the band Chris Appleton played in, before forming Absolva. The winner will be drawn at random after the closing date, which is the 15th July 2012. [contact-form subject=”sos festival” to=”david.farrell@planetmosh.com”] [contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” …

Over 400 people boarded the HMS Hammer for the 10th annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards show boat trip down the Thames, from Tower Bridge to the 02. Consisting of Media, Bands, Guests and Metal Hammer competition winners, the pre party show kicked of in fine style, with a storming …

Combining former members of King Diamond’s band with a young singer was always going to attract attention, more so if that singer was the son of none other than established and widely respected basset Hal Patino famed for his work with King Diamond and Pretty Maids, and had featured highly …

The second of my interviews from Ibiza and I caught up with former Mama’s Boy, legend and generally nice chap the amazing Pat McManus. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15CkoJk5f8o?rel=0&w=480&h=360]

Back in April we had the pleasure of reviewing Allegaeon’s latest album, “Formshifter” and to follow this up the guys have taken the time to give us a bit of background about themselves, the album and what lies ahead. How would you describe the band? Where are you from? How long …

Hailing from Poland, and sheltering under the banner of Gothic Metal , I fully expected an album of dark and doom laden overtones, lyrics dealing with lost love and forlorn figures running through moonlit forests (well, you get the picture) but I was pleasantly surprised. Ok, so the subject matter …

For nigh on three decades, Katy Daly’s has stood as a bastion of Belfast’s rock scene, the favoured watering hole of metallers young and not so young, the preferred stop off for a pre-gig imbibance or a meeting place just to chill out, knock back a few beers and JD …

Last week saw the third trip to Ibiza for a week long rock and metal festival, I caught up with a few of the bands over the week and here’s my first interview with the most excellent Evil Scarecrow! WARNING DOES CONTAIN PROFANITY! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-dOQJmSqbU?rel=0&w=480&h=360]

Originally forming when the band was still in school back in 1977, this Swiss based band have steadily progressed working on perfecting their own “sounds”. With this latest release, Rizon appear to be finally hitting the heights that have eluded them for so long and all the hard work and …

The north coast of Northern Ireland is one of the most beautiful places in the world, but it can also be one of the most brutal, especially when lashed by winter storms sweeping across the north Atlantic and into the Irish Sea, and its rocky coastline – characterised by sheer …

As expected from the legendary trio from South Carolina, their seventh studio album ’At the Gates of Sethu’ opens with dark orchestral tones, followed by the blistering sound that Nile create so well. ‘Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame‘ is much of the same band as they have been for …

Originating from Montreal, Canada, October Sky has been playing music together for a decade. What started as four teenagers with a passion for music developed into a foursome with a common desire to excel in the studio and on stage. The Canadian quartet consists of Karl Raymond (vocals & guitars), …

  To say that the  Forgotten Dead 4 track  e.p by Glasgow based metallers Diementia is a step up from demo album Tears Of Blood is a vast understatement! Not only in production but also in it’s  ferocity! Vocals on Tears Of Blood were handled by drummer Ricky Kerr, one …