I caught up with Darrin Richards from Chemicals of Democracy after their set on stage 2 at Hammerfest IV. Having flown all the way from Arizona to play Hammerfest I took the opportunity to have a chat with Darrin about how it feels to be playing Hammerfest, their new album that …
Read More »Interview with Heaven’s Basement at Hammerfest IV, 16 March 2012
I met up with the lads from Heaven’s Basement on Friday at Hammerfest IV to chat about playing at Hammerfest, how it feels to be playing their first electric set at Download this year, their debut album, and receiving the award for the best drummer of the year. Heaven’s …
Read More »Interview with Slam Cartel at Hammerfest IV, 16 March 2012
I caught up with the guys from Slam Cartel fresh from their set at Hammerfest IV on Friday night to chat about how they enjoyed their set, their new single ‘Wishing eye’, and what’s next for them in 2012. Check it out. Apologies for the poor quality, crank up …
Read More »Rhino from The Angels of Babylon Interviewed
This is Lee Walker from www.PlanetMosh.com conducting an email interview with Rhino from the band The Angels of Babylon LW – Hi Rhino, for all of those people who are just coming into contact The Angels of Babylon as a result of this interview, how did the band come …
Read More »Zero Degree, ‘Surreal World’ cd review.
Being a big fan of the Melodic Death Metal genre I was really looking forward to hearing this debut offering from one of Germany’s most promising bands for some time, and boy I am suitably impressed. A stunning collection of songs of the utmost brilliance that I honestly find …
Read More »Les Discret, ‘Ariettes oubliees…’ CD Review.
With roots going as far back as 2003,the band was formed as a companion and vehicle of expression for the art of guitarist/singer/composer Fursy Teyssier. Although no concrete releases came until 2009 with the appearance of a split EP which was followed in 2010 with the bands first full …
Read More »Interview with Savage Outlaw at Hammerfest IV, March 2012
I caught up with the lovely blokes from Savage Outlaw at Hammerfest IV to talk about being at Hammerfest for the first time and what’s next for them in 2012, with a couple of other random questions thrown in. Thanks guys! Check out their debut album ‘Life of Sin’, which …
Read More »Chimaira/Revoker/Neosis/Dukes of Agares – 25/03/2012 Southampton
Tonight’s blinding show took place at The Joiners, Southampton. I hadn’t been to this venue before and as I stepped inside, the size was a shock. With only a 150 capacity and a sold out show I thought “fuck, this is going to be a tight squeeze.” Dukes of …
Read More »Lets Play God Review, Hammerfest.
Lets Play God have everything you want in a rock and roll, heavy metal band and more. Rob Grinch is definitely the centre of attention. He has a variety of eccentric poses and gives all he has to interacting and entertaining the spectators. Who love him, he had them all laughing with …
Read More »Power Metallers , Nightqueen interviewed.
Planetmosh caught up with the Symphonic Power Metallers for a bit of history, the present and future plans. Founder member, guitarist , songwriter and all round nice guy Rex Zeco answered our questions. As a band you were formed in 2004 but it’s taken until now for the full length …
Read More »A Thousand Enemies Review, Hammerfest 4
Since forming last year out of the ashes of 2 bands, A Thousand Enemies have attracted outstanding reviews and praise from fans and press alike! How have they managed this, simply by doing what they love and believe in! To say I’ve been looking forward to seeing the guys play …
Read More »ILL – Gotten Gains CD review
ILL is an Atlanta-based three-piece rock band and “Gotten Gains” is their second full-length album. The members of ill, Damion Goodpaster (Synth, Piano, and Vocals), Marlon Patton (Drums), and Ryan Waters (Guitar and Vocals) describe their sound as, “Big blues riffs done with a punk attitude and very much rooted …
Read More »Paradise Lost Review, Hammerfest.
Paradise Lost return to Hammerfest once again. Unfortunately Nick Holmes wasn’t 100% well with a cold that effected his voice, but he still managed to push through. The night is hit off with a song off their latest album ‘The Rise of Denial’ instantly getting the audience motivate for a …
Read More »Interview with Trucker Diablo at Hammerfest IV, 16 March 2012
I caught up with the lovely Trucker Diablo after their set at Hammerfest IV to talk about what’s in store for them in 2012, how it feels to have their single ‘Drink beer, destroy’ on Rock Band for Xbox and who they would like to go on tour with. …
Read More »Ravenface Hammerfest Review.
Ravenface is a name that keeps reoccurring in the metal scene and from what I witnessed tonight I know why. These guys may be young but they are as tight and musically skilled as a metal band that has had years of experience. Hitting off their set with ‘Deprogression’ it instantly catches …
Read More »Firebrand Super Rock Interview, Hammerfest
Planetmosh gets up close and personal in the Chalet with Firebrand Super Rock , a bit too up close and personal haha. These guys were by far the most hilarious band I have ever interviewed, so get a good listen as to what really goes on behind the scenes of real …
Read More »Amon Amarth Live At Hammerfest, review.
I was privileged ,way back in 2005 whilst trudging around The Assembly Rooms in Derby during Bloodstock to stumble upon the U.K. debut gig of a then pretty much unknown Amon Amarth. Standing in a crowd of less than 100 people I remember being totally blown away by what I …
Read More »Interview with Mem Von Stein from Exumer, April 2012
I had the pleasure of catching up with Mem Von Stein, vocalist from Exumer via email for this interview. 1. Prior to Exumer reforming, did Ray approach you or did you approach Ray? We were getting so much mail over the years and it really did not stop after …
Read More »BROKEN LUNGS RISING UPTEMPO ROCK CREW SPIT OUT POWERHOUSE DEBUT EP!
Alt tunesmiths ‘Broken Lungs’ drop their hugely impressive debut offering through digital stores this June and prepare for launch! Liverpool new guns, Broken Lungs, are set to make a hefty impression on the currently buoyant Brit-rock scene with their whole-hearted brand of melody drenched rock. Blending an earnest alternative edge …
Read More »3 Inches Of Blood – Long Live Heavy Metal
3 Inches of Blood are like Dungeons and Dragons. They are a band whose lyrics, concepts and artwork appeals to “Nerds” or in heavy metal terms; fans of power and symphonic metal. Although they may not be a melodic metal band themselves, 3 Inches of Blood adopt the imagery and …
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