PlanetMosh sent Kris White down to The Forum in London to catch up with the Dead Label guys on the last night of their tour with Fear Factory and Once Human. They chatted about how the tour was, new album – Throne of Bones, advice for young bands and most …
Read More »Periphery – Koko – London – 19/11/15
It’s a freezing cold afternoon in November which reflects the darkness falling across the metal community currently with the horrific tragedy and loss, with recent events weighing heavily on our hearts. I know a lot of us are still anxious about going to gigs and I applaud the venue staff …
Read More »Interview with Mark Holcomb – Periphery – London – Koko – 19/11/15
Control The Storm – The Haunts – Brighton – 13/11/15
Back in May this year I travelled up to Dames of Darkness Festival which was hellishly brilliant, whilst I was there I picked up Control The Storm‘s debut release Beast Inside. I gave it a spin on my long drive back and fell in love with the album; Control The …
Read More »Phantasma – The Deviant Hearts
Up today I have Phantasma’s upcoming release The Deviant Hearts for review, ‘Phantasma is a project sprung from the collective energy of Georg Neuhauser (Serenity), Oliver Philipps (Everon) and Charlotte Wessels (Delain)’ When this project was announced there was a lot of excitement amongst the Symphonic Metal Music fans, and …
Read More »The Edge Of Paradise – Immortal Waltz
Up today I have L.A based rockers The Edge of Paradise’s album Immortal Waltz, follow up to 2013 EP Perfect Shade Of Black; since being formed in 2011 by vocalist Margarita Monet and Guitarist Dave Bates, they have been working hard and carving their name into the Rock scene. There is something …
Read More »Delain – Islington Academy, London – 25/10/15
Now this is a night I had been anticipating eagerly. It’s a rarity that every band on the bill is this talented and delivers such a powerful live performance, and I am so happy to say I was not disappointed! This show was one of my favourites I’ve attended this …
Read More »Interview with Anneke Van Giersbergen
Interview with Anneke on 25th October 2015 at the o2 Islington Academy London. Sorry there is a little background noise in the last question, we were kindly lent another bands dressing room, but they arrived as we were finishing up!
Read More »Review – Cradle Of Filth – London Koko – 23rd October 2015
Over the last 11 years I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen Cradle of Filth perform, they were really important to me growing up; I remember ‘Midian’ was one of the first cds I ever bought! Tonight the Koko is packed out after the successful release of Hammer …
Read More »Review – Mercy Isle – Storm EP
There have been some fantastic releases this year so far; one I have been eagerly awaiting is Mercy Isle’s new EP; Storm. Having been lucky enough the last few years to see Kassandra Novell in action at Metal Female Voices Festival, I knew Mercy Isle would be something special. Kassandra really …
Read More »Huntress – Static
Huntress have been through a lot since the 2013 release of Starbound Beast; from member changes, to guitarist Eli getting brutally assaulted on the UK tour and having to miss a show, and Frontwoman Jill Janus recently discussing her battle with mental illness, and recent fight with cancer. I am …
Read More »Splintered Halo – We’re All A Little Mad In Here EP
Immediately Splintered Halo caught my attention with their masked appearance, and enigmatic front-woman Evelyn, I had to investigate more, and i’m pleased to say their latest offering We’re All A Little Mad In Here turned out to be a rare treat. I think they introduce themselves very well with; ‘Wonderland has …
Read More »Butcher Babies – Take It Like a Man
After being lucky enough to catch this band live twice this year, firstly tearing up the HMS Hammer cramming so much intensity and energy in a 15 minute slot it was crazy. Secondly witnessing them whipping the main stage crowd at Graspop into a metal frenzy, I could not wait …
Read More »Straight Line Stitch – Transparency EP review
Another treat for me to review this week, this time from Tennessee based Heavy-Metallers Straight Line Stitch, Transparency is the follow up to their self-titled EP release in 2014. Instantly I was captivated on my first listen to the truly beautiful intro track ‘Out of the Shadows’ even after a …
Read More »Live review – Kobra and the Lotus – Boston Music rooms 2/7/15
A rare sweltering hot day in London again, yet the Boston Rooms still pulls a crowd of metal heads melting in black and leather but more than happy to be there for a metal show, and we really were in for a treat! Up first we have 4 piece heavy …
Read More »Cradle of Filth – Hammer of the Witches
After catching Cradle Of Filth‘s fantastic set at Graspop Festival, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this album, we were lucky enough to be treated to ‘ Right Wing Of The Garden Triptych‘ live and get a taste of what was to come. Hammer of the Witches is …
Read More »Metal 2 the Masses London – The Purple Turtle – 07/06/2015
Where to start with this incredible evening! A huge turnout of support and 6 talented unsigned bands, showing just how alive and exciting the local music scene is right now. There is such a supportive vibe here at the iconic Purple Turtle tonight for the Metal 2 The Masses London …
Read More »Sirenia – The Seventh Life Path
The Seventh Life Path is the 7th Studio album from Norwegian symphonic metal band Sirenia, founded in 2001 by Morten Veland (ex-Tristania). I was lucky enough to catch these guys live last year at Metal Female Voices Festival; they put on a powerful live performance and I was impressed by …
Read More »Kamelot – Haven
After the comeback with the album Silverthorn in 2012, Haven is the 11th studio offering from Kamelot and the 2nd album to feature vocalist Tommy Karevik. In this album I feel Karevik has really established he is exactly where he belongs in Kamelot; by having more input in the writing …
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