PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

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I am going to begin by apologising for the late posting of this review, I feel that I should say right off that the delay had nothing to do with the gig or the quality of performance from any of the bands that evening.  All of which were fantastic. Right, …

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This debut album from this Welsh quartet is literally rammed to the very last groove with big, ballsy, romper-stomper riffs, instantly memorable hooks, melodies and choruses – and enough attitude to refloat the Titanic. Right from the opening right-between-the-eyes shotgun attack of ‘Adrenalise’ you know you’re in for a real …

Like most bands in their genre and of their longevity, Dutch doom/death crossover crew Asphyx have enjoyed/endured their fair share of upheavals in their 25-year career – numerous line-up changes (only drummer Bob Baghus has remained a constant), splits and reformations (three of each at the last count) and a …

A quarter of a century into their career, the godfathers of grindcore prove that they are still as acerbic, still as angry, still as pissed off – and, more to the point, still highly relevant –in their silver jubilee year. This, their 14th album, was recorded against the backdrop of …

When it comes to a dream line up, you cannot say much other than: YES! It was one of those events that you instantly knew, everyone who was attending this gig was in for a treat and I was right. Ok so the venue isn’t the greatest and the crowd …

North Carolina based melodic death metal band Wretched have been going since 2005 and have had little success in terms of releasing a memorable release. Now in 2012, Wretched have released the album which will give them the recognition they deserve as a band, an album which can be seen …

  Planetmosh caught up with German melodic Death Metal’s brightest hope to discuss past, present and future. Thanks for taking time out to talk to us. Firstly take us back to the start of the band, how did you all get together? Hi Simon, thank you for having us! The …

From the album cover of Violence, Fraud, Treachery it is pretty explicit in the fact that Mordax are going to be some form of death metal band. A five piece band who formed in Copenhagen in 2010, Mordax pride themselves on being a band who mix organic, catchy guitar lines …

There are so many bands out there who want to be the next Pantera, Down and Black Label Society and in doing so sound unoriginal and generic. Powerstroke are such a band and although their latest album entitled Awaken the Beast may be jammed full of groove polluted thrust, the …

Since reforming in early 2012, Belgium based speed metal band Drakkar have seen it fit to release a comeback album only a few months after getting back to getter… Big mistake. X-Rated Reloaded is a slow, turgid, monotonous album that really should not be classed as speed metal, putting this …

Planetmosh managed to catch Issac just before the band kicks off on tour again to promote the latest album ‘Requiem For The Indifferent’. And we get exclusive news on a forthcoming U.K. tour! First of all, thank you for taking time out to talk with us during what is a …

Crystal Viper is a female fronted traditional heavy metal act from Poland, founded in 2003 and led by the singer and guitarist Marta Gabriel. After doing 3 full length studio albums, several single and EP releases, appearing on a bunch of compilations, after touring in most of the European countries, …

I got to catch up with Christian from Obscura, We got chatting about the tour which by this point had been going for over 26 days, we spoke of session musicians and injuries. If you haven’t checked out Obscura yet, which rock have you been living under, These guy’s are …

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Spawn of Possession InterviewWe were very lucky to catch up with Dennis from Spawn of Prossession, (When I say we, I mean Myself and Mr Barros who luckily for me stepped in whilst I was having a choking fit and lucky for him as he is a huge fan!) We …

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    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wAvbgFMXV0] This is the first of four trailers for Watain’s “Opus Diaboli”. A journey into the heart of a unique band and their work, intermingled with concert footage of the 13 year anniversary performance. Opus Diaboli will be out on the 7th of May 2012. Pre-order your copy …

I was lucky enough to catch up with Gorod in Bristol. We spoke of holidays, whiskey and Bass styles. I got to find out the inspiration behind A Perfect Absolution and the artwork. I also got to see what the future had in store for Gorod