PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal

I had the pleasure of catching up with this terrific trio, Inferno after their set on the Friday afternoon down at Hammerfest. They guys tell us a brief history of the band, what they have been up to, what their plans are and so on :)   Inferno are Joseph …

First band up tonight was Skam a three piece hard rock band. They had a very energetic performance style with intense grooves and bluesy riffs, they deliver a sound holding true to British Rock and Roll. Steve Hill is definitely a member to mention, he is highly entertaining to watch with his very ballsy persona on stage. X-Ray …

From a land steeped in harsh industrial history and ancient myth come’s a new sound, a new attitude and a new force in dark music. 9xDead come to the fore with a history of growth, rebirth, and reinvention spanning a decade and a sound spanning genre’s. 9xdead explore the depths …

The Prince’s of the Polyrhythm return with their follow up to 2008’s ‘obZen’ which was the bands most commercially successful release to date, however this monster should surpass it’s predecessor with ease. Opening track ‘I Am Colossus’ sets the tone beautifully for a feast of Math Metal/Technical Death Metal/Avant – …

Although this is the bands 5th studio album release in a career spanning some 12 years, the UK has yet to latch on to the German guys offerings, until now that is, for this should turn a fair few heads with a truly winning formula of dirty, sleazy, metal tinged …

I caught up with Steve the singer and guitarist from the UK band Black Rose after Hammerfest IV to ask how they enjoyed playing at the festival and what 2012 has in store for the band.   For those that have not seen you play before, could you tell me …

Despite the Intrepid Fox being my favourite pub in London this was surprisingly my first time reviewing one of their newly resurrected live music nights, for those of you unfamiliar with venue the live music takes place upstairs on a new recently installed larger stage whilst the normal bar is …

  Swedish Death Metal Pioneers return with a vengeance with the follow up to ‘As Yggdrasil Trembles’ ,continuing the theme of a Norse Mythology Doomsday vision. Johnny Hedlund and his horde deliver an epic serving of regal Death Metal second to none. From opener ’Fimbulwinter’ you’re quickly left in no …

I had the delight of interviewing the guys from The Sanity Days on the Thursday at Hammerfest. They tell us the back ground for the band, what they have been up to since they started out last year, about the gigs they have played, what’s in store for the Hammerfest …

  Well where to start? I’m on the train to Destroyers of the Faith at the ABC in Glasgow. I am bricking it as in a few hours I shall be interviewing Paul from Cannibal Corpse. No drinking for me yet, must be professional and not fan girl. Also on …

I had a pleasure of catching up with Johanne and Tommy from Kyrbgrinder for a chat and a lot of laughter on the Thursday at Hammerfest. They tell us the back ground for the band, what they have been up to since they started out, about writing their new album …

I had a pleasure of catching up with the guys from A Thousand Enemies for a chat and a lot of laughter on the Friday at Hammerfest. They tell us the back ground for the band, what they have been up to since they started last year, about writing their …

I managed to steal a bit of Joakim and Jonathan’s time before their sold out Underworld show, to talk about how the band was formed and stuff ;)    

German sleaze rockers Kissin’ Dynamite released their last record, Addicted to Metal, in 2010 via AFM records and to say it bluntly……. It was a bit of a disappointment. So many different sub-genres of rock and metal mixed together on one album really does not work. But with their new …

The North West of England is home to many an awesome hard rock band, but Carnforth based southern rock band Massive Wagon’s are a band that are a cut above the rest, combining groovy guitar riffs that reek of the 80’s, driving rhythm sections and slick, Black Label Society esque …

Hailing from Lancaster, Promethium is a super group made up of local North West based bands such as: Skin Crawl, Bodies, Desolate, Natural Thing and Massive Wagons. With a distinctive, outside the box approach to heavy metal, Promethium are a band who hold no punches, especially on their latest album, …

I was lucky enough to get the chance to talk to the guys from Lawnmower Deth before their performance on the second stage at Hammerfest last weekend.  As you’d expect they’re a fun bunch and were happy to talk about the band, their relationship with Guitarist (Sabbat & Hell) and …

I was very fortunate to catch up with David Bower, Tony Speakman and Tim Bowler of resurrected metal lords HELL to talk about what they have been up to since December (I mistakenly said when they played with Saxon, sorry) future recordings and other interesting stuff so here you go have a little look… [youtube=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRDe68R-M78″]

“Where angels fear” is the fifth album from Lullacry and the first Lullacry release since 2005’s “Vol. 4” and was produced by Mikko Herranen.  Lullacry are a gothic metal band from Finland. Whereas many gothic or symphonic metal bands have female singers who sing in an almost operatic, very pure …

My Dynamite are a new Australian band who play classic rock in the Led Zeppelin vein, with comparisons also being made to Black Crowes, The Faces, Free and more.  There is a definite 1970’s feel, but not so much that it feels dated – instead it evokes memories of some …