Winter Rocks 2015 – Corporation, Sheffield A very windy day in December heralded the second ever Winter Rocks Festival at Corporation, Sheffield . After a successful event in 2014. There was a bit of a queue when I arrived and the event didn’t kick off at 12.15 with Skarlett Riot …
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Glenn Hughes – Picturedome, Holmfirth, 25/10/2015
Last night, the small town of Holmfirth played host to a monumental collaboration of Hard Rock and Soul from the Rock Legend Glenn Hughes, and the insanely talented Doug Aldrich. For a Sunday evening, in this intimate picture house venue, you wouldn’t anticipate such a lively turn out of eager …
Read More »Bloodstock 2015 – The PlanetMosh Picks
With Bloodstock Open Air Festival now only 2 weeks away, we asked the inhabitants of PlanetMosh Towers to recommend a few bands (and entertainment) that you need to see at Catton Hall. Before you start scanning the advance weather forecasts and packing your tents, take the time to check out …
Read More »Michael Schenker interview – February 2015
I spoke to Michael Schenker to talk about his new album, “Spirit on a Mission” which is due to be released next month. Your new album, Spirit on a mission is due to be released next month. Where did the title come from? I was asked a while ago about …
Read More »Paul Gilbert Interview for PlanetMosh, January 2015
PlanetMosh is celebrating our tenth anniversary in 2015, so to start the year off on a page of good notes, here’s the first Featured Band! And he’s a good ‘un: none other then internationally-acclaimed guitar player and instructor, Mr. Paul Gilbert. “From platinum album sales and number one chart success …
Read More »Reckless Love – Rock City, Nottingham: 6th December 2014
Rock City, the iconic rock venue in the heart of Nottingham, was the venue for the third night of the ‘Blast From the Past’ tour from the Fabulous, Flamboyant Finnish, Glam Rock Four, Reckless Love. I have seen them four times before and, so far, have always enjoyed their shows, …
Read More »Billy Idol – Manchester, O2 Apollo – 10th November 2014
Hot on the heels of his first album release in over ten years. Billy Idol, King of the Punk Rock sneer graced three UK venues with his ‘King Rocker’ presence. I was lucky enough to catch him at Manchester, O2 Apollo on his last night in the UK before he …
Read More »Interview with Alien Bass player Ken Sandin
PM. Ken, congratulations on the new album “Eternity”; it has been receiving some very positive reviews: When did you feel you had the making of something special? “Thanks, David. Yes, we’re very happy with the response! I knew from the first reunion gigs that the band sounded as competent and …
Read More »PlanetMosh Album of the Year 2013
Twenty-Thirteen was another amazing year in the world of hard rock / metal. With so many crunching releases to sift through,the staff here in PlanetMosh Towers sent in their submissions for their favourite albums of the year. All the numbers were crunched in the PlanetMosh super-computer and we are proud …
Read More »Interview with Coney Hatch
Planetmosh interviews Carl Dixon and Andy Curran from Coney Hatch on the release of the new album, 4. PM: Hi Guys, the new album “4” is just about to be released, has it been well received by the press/Media so far? Carl: It’s been very well received, Dave. High marks …
Read More »Interview with Steve Newman
David Farrell from Planetmosh talks to Steve Newman about his impressive new record “Siren” and his Mullet. PM: Congratulations firstly on the new album; I think it’s great. I take it you are pleased with it? Steve:“Dave; great to talk to you and thank you for the kind comments in …
Read More »Diddi Kastenholt from Bai Bang Interviewed
David Farrell for Planetmosh, Interview with Diddi Kastenholt/Bai Bang. PM: Hi Diddi, the new album “All Around The World” has just been released, has it been well received? Diddi: “Hallo to you….! Yes. It’s been great! We get the best reaction from our fans, and from different magazines from all …
Read More »Hard Rock Hell VI Review of Saturday 1 December 2012
Saturday dawns bright and brings with it the promised of yet more great bands, beer and festivities. There were so many bands on this day I wanted to camp by both stages and just watch everything. But, short of cloning myself and creating a psychic link with said clone, this …
Read More »Hard Rock Hell VI – Review of Friday 30 November 2012
With four days this year the line-up was jam packed full of bands and there were a lot to choose from. Things kicked off on Thursday which was party night with the crowd really getting into this year’s theme by dressing up Western style. I didn’t manage to get to …
Read More »EPICA / STREAM OF PASSION ,HMV Ritz, Manchester 16/12/12
Epica prove to Manchester why they are a true force to be reckoned with. The Ritz in Manchester is a cracking venue without doubt and tonight’s gig promised to be one most worthy of playing within it’s hallowed walls as the Epica world tour arrived on the latest leg …
Read More »Interview with Sammy Hagar, at the Manchester Academy 1, 12th January 2012
Planetmosh chats backstage with Chickenfoot’s lead singer, Sammy Hagar, at the Manchester Academy 1, 12th January 2012. Planetmosh. Thanks for taking the time out from your busy schedule to chat with Planetmosh. Sammy Hagar, hey, no problem. PM Do you consider Chickenfoot to be a classic rock act ? SH. …
Read More »Bob Catley from Magnum talks to Planetmosh at the Hardrockhell Festival, 3rd December 2011.
Bob Catley from Magnum talks to Planetmosh at the Hardrockhell Festival, 3rd December 2011. PM: Hi bob and thanks for taking the time to talk to Planetmosh. Bob Catley: Thanks guys, its always a pleasure. PM. I know a lot of people here are looking forward to your set, is …
Read More »GINGER WILDHEART INTERVIEW AT HARD ROCK HELL 2ND DECEMBER 2011.
Braving the by now biting cold wind I was led to a chalet door at this year’s Hard Rock Hell festival in Prestatyn North Wales and eventually summoned into the warmth inside, warmth not just from the rather tired 1980’s storage heater but from the man himself. Ginger Wildheart famed …
Read More »Planetmosh Radio #3 – Saxon’s Mosh
So you missed it on our shiney new radio station, fear not as it is here again for you to play at your leisure. Planetmosh radio show #3 includes tunes from Amon Amarth, Arceye, Blaze Bayley, Knock out Kaine, Soul Sanctuary, De Staat, Nemhain to name but a few. …
Read More »Bedlam meets Ol Drake and Ben Carter of Evile
Evile Interview with Ben Carter & Ol Drake Dave: First of all thank you for talking to Planetmosh. Ben & Ol: thank you for having us! Dave: Five Serpents Teeth, new album out of the 26th of September, Unfortunately I have only been able to listen to the previews on …
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