Triptykon provided one of the highlights of this year’s Bloodstock, with their triumphant Friday afternoon set. Shortly beforehand, PlanetMosh braved the pandemonium of the backstage area to grab a chat with guitarist Victor Santura, to talk about why they jumped at the chance to return to Catton Hall, the …
Read More »Balls Deep interview at Bloodstock 2014
I had the pleasure of chatting with the guys from Balls Deep after they opened the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Thursday at Bloodstock. We discuss their set, the band, what they have been up to since the last time we spoke to them at Bloodstock last year, the music scene, …
Read More »Incinery interview at Bloodstock 2014
I had the pleasure of chatting with the Incinery guys after they played on the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Thursday at Bloodstock.
Read More »Gehtika interview at Bloodstock 2014
I had the pleasure of chatting to the guys from Gehtika after their spiffing set on Thursday at this year’s Bloodstock. This was the first of my inteviews that got “inteviewed bombed” over the weekend ;) This one was done by Simon Hall! We discuss their set, the band, what …
Read More »BLOODSTOCK To Stream Festival Live All Weekend
Tomorrow heralds day one of BLOODSTOCK Festival! However, from Friday 8th August, if you can’t make the festival in person, you can watch the show from the comfort of your own home. Once again, BLOODSTOCK have partnered with live streaming website, Daily Motion to enable those who can’t get …
Read More »Meet the BLOODSTOCK Bands At The Signing Tent & Download The BLOODSTOCK App
It’s BLOODSTOCK week and the site build is almost done (check out the photos on Facebook)! Exciting times at Catton Park! This year, if you’re coming along, download the BLOODSTOCK app from the iTunes or Play Store, which’ll give you all the band stage times, travel info and other …
Read More »Psykosis are going to rip Bloodstock a new one
PlanetMosh recently had a chat with Irish Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses winners Psykosis about their upcoming show at our favourite festival. Here is what the lead contender for “Sexiest Drummer at Bloodstock”, Shane (The Sugar Foot) Byrne had to say. Can you give the readers and people heading to …
Read More »BLOODSTOCK Rolls Out Final Band Additions
BLOODSTOCK is a little over two weeks away and activity is at fever pitch over at BLOODSTOCK HQ. The ‘Metal 2 The Masses’ finals have rocked to a conclusion and some more lucky young bands are joining the New Blood stage at Catton Park next month, plus there’s a few …
Read More »DECAPITATED Announce Tracklisting For Forthcoming Album
Polish death metal monsters DECAPITATED have just revealed the tracklisting for their forthcoming album ‘Blood Mantra’, which is set to be released on September 29th via Nuclear Blast. 01. Exiled In Flesh 02. The Blasphemous Psalm To The Dummy God Creation 03. Veins 04. Blood Mantra 05. Nest 06. …
Read More »BLOODSTOCK Announces After-Hours Sophie Stage Fun
With BLOODSTOCK just three weeks away, the festival goblins have been hard at work locking in all the party fun for your annual metal weekender. Once the bands are done each day, the after-hours entertainment in the big top Sophie Stage borders on legendary, so be sure to rock up …
Read More »Paul R. Gregory talks Tolkien, album art and Bloodstock’s new gallery
What made you tackle the Tolkien subjects and did work from the likes of Alan Lee inspire you? I had my own gallery in the late 70’s exhibiting some notable artists. It was then I decided to embark on my journey with Tolkien. My first large Tolkien inspired canvas was …
Read More »BLOODSTOCK is just four weeks away!!
There’s just four short weeks to the best metal party weekender of the year and BLOODSTOCK are still adding bands! Both weekend and day tickets are flying out the door over at www.bloodstock.uk.com. Keeping the power metal fans happy will be Italy’s ARTHEMIS, who join the main Ronnie James Dio …
Read More »No Sin Evades His Gaze interview at Les Fest 3 – 28 June 2014
Those who attended Les Fest were able to witness the first ever gig for new band No Sin Evades His Gaze, and starting out on the festival circuit as your first go out is no bad way to start. After their set I caught up with them for a quick …
Read More »Incinery Interview at Les Fest 3 – 27 June 2014
After the good reception they received on the main stage on the first day of Les Fest, I spoke to Incinery to find out how their first gig in Scotland was for them. Incinery are another Les Fest band who have played at Download this year and are set to …
Read More »HELLYEAH get set to tour Europe!
With the album’s #1 Debut on the US BILLBOARD Hard Rock Charts (Top 20 on the overall charts) and the single “Sangre Por Sangre (Blood For Blood)” hitting the Top 20 at rock radio in the US, HELLYEAH has made an impressive showing with their fourth album, BLOOD FOR BLOOD. …
Read More »15 Times Dead interview with Big C & Rab at Les-Fest 3
I chat with Big C & Rab (the newbies) from 15 Times Dead at this years Les-Fest. After some abuse being directed at Scotti ;) (this is why we tell the children never to talk to strangers – Scotti) we discuss the band and the changes since they have joined, …
Read More »Skyclad interview at Hellfest 2014
I had the pleasure of chatting to Steve, Georgina. Kevin and Arron from Skyclad at this year’s Hellfest. We discuss their set, the band, the music scene, forthcoming gigs & festivals including Bloodstock, new material and more. Skyclad: Kevin Ridley Georgina Biddle Steve Ramsey Graeme ‘Bean’ English Arron Walton Links: …
Read More »BLOODSTOCK announces even more bands for 2014, plus win tickets!
The award winning BLOODSTOCK is just 7 weeks away and they’re still announcing bands for the Catton Park event. Even more are still to come, plus a wealth of other on site entertainment is still to be announced! Two more additions for the Sophie Stage are ex-Akercocke members, VOICES, who …
Read More »Rabid Bitch Of The North + Rule Of Six – Belfast, Limelight 2, 14/06/2014
The sun may be beating down outside, and Belfast threatening to enjoy some some of (quite possibly foreshortened) summer, but that doesn’t stop the hardiest of the city’s black clad metallians gathering (not quite in their masses) and heading indoors to the sanctity of the equally darkened Slimer for another …
Read More »BLOODSTOCK 2014 announce 17 more bands
Things are hotting up at BLOODSTOCK HQ as even more bands are unveiled for 2014!! Joining the main stage bill are the newly renamed, ENTOMBED A.D. After having to change their name from just ‘Entombed’, LG Petrov and his fellow band members are once again ready to let the music …
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