According to the press release, AtomA play “Apocalpytic Post Rock/Metal” – whatever that actually means.  Usually when you get a pretentious load of garbage like that used to describe a band you know you’re not going to like it, but actually AtomA are very good.  Describing their music isnt easy …

I recently spoke to Kreator frontman, Mille Petrozza to discuss the band’s forthcoming album.  In an interview that covered subjects ranging from Osama Bin laden, to the Mayan calendar suggesting the world will end this year, we talked about the album, touring and other Kreator related subjects. Kreator’s new album, …

Huntress are a new band that are quickly making a big name for themselves.  Their singer Jill Janus is certainly someone worth talking about.  She’s a former opera singer with a staggering 4 octave vocal range.  For anyone who doesnt know much about vocal ranges, most talented singers can with …

“For vengeance and for love” is the new album from UK Gothic metal band Apparition.  They released their debut album ‘Drowned in Questions’ in 2006, then in 2009 released  ‘Ghosts of The Past’ – a compilation of new, old and demo’s songs.  This then is their second “proper” album.  The …

Mike Paradine, drummer with ArcticFlame, has released his first solo album “Death In The Family”. The album is a collection of personal songs, the subject matter consists of his on going feud with certain family members, growing up in the late 70’s, early 80’s in Bayonne, New Jersey, 9/11 and …

The Sticky Boys are a French rock band that was formed in 2008 when when Tom (drums) and Alex ( guitar/ vocals) decided to put an end to all their ongoing musical projects and to give France something that has been lacking for a long time – a genuine rock …

Swedish heavy metal band Katana had a very busy 2011.  They released their debut album (Heads will roll), they toured with bands including  “Where Angels Suffer”, featuring Chris Holmes and Stet Howland (ex-W.A.S.P.) and American metal legends Lizzy Borden. They also entered the studio to record their second album, “Storms …

Founded in Barcelona in 2001, Spanish Metal band Moonloop play progressive death metal (think Gojira and early Opeth).  Unusually these days, Moonloop are a band who have kept their lineup unchanged since forming ten years ago.  Their name comes from the album Moonloop, by prog band Porcupine tree, which gives …

Ant May from Planetmosh spoke to Joey Tempest, singer with Europe to ask about their new album and touring plans. Planetmosh: Your new album, Bag of Bones is due to be released at the end of the month and sounds fantastic.  Can you tell us a bit about the album? …

Opening the main stage on Saturday were British metal band Hell.  They’ve exploded onto the scene this year and were generally regarded as the best band at Bloodstock 2011 by many people, and their album Human Remains has been impressing a lot of people.  Tonight they had a full hour …

Tonights main attraction for many people was the mighty Anthrax.  Apart from large festival appearances they havent played much in the UK in recent years so this tour was always going to attract a lot of fans. They came on stage to the sounds of “Worship” from their latest album, …

Despite listening to and attending gigs by numerous female fronted metal bands, Zoltar speaks are a new name to me.  They come from Somerset, and according to their bio have toured in the South and in Wales, which presumably means they havent toured much in the rest of the country …

First up were the oddly named pet slimmers of the year. Dear lord what idiot thought they were a good choice for tonight’s bill. They were a totally unsuitable choice musically and the lack of interest from the crowd during their frankly dull and tedious set was clear with them …

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On the Friday night at Hammerfest (well Saturday morning really as it was 1.30am), there was only one band who could follow the awesomely fun set from Evil Scarecrow – that band is the band that first put the fun into metal, Lawnmower Deth.  Since reforming a few years ago …

Ant May from Planetmosh spoke to Mortad vocalist Somi Arian shortly before their performance on the second stage at Hammerfest. Planetmosh: OK for anyone who hasnt listened to Mortad before, how would you describe your music? Somi: Vocally I’m very much influenced by Lamb of God, and musically I think …

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 …

“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 …

Good news for fans of US Thrashers Municipal Waste – their fifth album, The Fatal Feast is out next month. This is the bands first album since moving from Earache to Nuclear Blast and its clear that the move to a major label hasnt led to them toning things down …