Interviews

I had the pleasure of speaking to Ringmaster Monty Blitzfist and Kraven Morrdeth from ‘Blue Peter metallers’ Evil Scarecrow at Download this year, where we touched on the subjects of farming, Wednesday 13 and Exeter. Many thanks to my partner in crime Anthony May who helped me out in a couple …

I spoke to Mitt from hardcore band Madball at Download this year – find out his views on playing at the legendary Donington Park and why the US hardcore scene is so big, yet so underground at the same time…

I spoke with Eric from Code Orange at Download this year where, amongst other things, we discussed the difference between UK and US tours and the reason why they dropped the ‘Kids’ from their band title…

I spoke to Igor Cavalera from Cavalera Conspiracy at Download this year. It quickly descended into talking about football and how FIFA are evil. Enjoy.

I had the pleasure of speaking to Toshi from Hey! Hello at Download this year. Find out how this side-project of Ginger Wildheart came together and what the man from Japan really thinks of Babymetal…

I chatted to In Hearts Wake at Download this year about all manner of things, from playing with Bury Tomorrow in the autumn of last year to their new album which was recorded at exactly the same time as the last one but released a full 12 months later…

I had the wonderful opportunity to talk to Damon and Robbie from Black Star Riders at Download Festival this year, from their last minute debut at Download 2013 to the future of the band and the million dollar question – will we ever see Thin Lizzy again?  

I managed to grab Matt from Funeral for a Friend this year at Download Festival for a quick chat after the Welsh rockers played the Main Stage. Turns out, he’s not the biggest of Iron Maiden fans…

I had the chance to catch up with Jay from Hollywood Undead at Download Festival  this year and talk everything from hockey masks to the number 69…

I spoke to all four members of Apocalyptica (as well as new vocalist Frankie Perez) about new album Shadowmaker, playing the first ever Download and why you should toe the line as an artist playing Donington… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzwUPNov5os&w=560&h=315]

I spoke to the awesome Marc Hudson from Dragonforce at Download Festival this year, trying to uncover secrets about small, Japanese teenagers and why they thought covering Johnny Cash was a good idea… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAeCRk5fRjg&w=560&h=315]

I chatted to Simon and Chris from Krokodil at Download this year, finding out how the supergroup came together in the first place and why they don’t like Aqua… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJX-TwO7C8w&w=560&h=315]

I had the pleasure of catching up with Josh and Alan from Sylosis at Download Festival this year. Find out why they love Pantera and why hyperactive drummers aren’t always that great…

I had the pleasure of speaking to the wonderful Jenny Deacon from The Lounge Kittens at Download Festival this year about Stephen Sondheim, Shaggy and glory holes. As you do… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1JxLsEjWLo&w=560&h=315]

I spoke to Finnish blues guitarist Erja Lyytinen to talk about her new live album and upcoming tour dates. Your new album “Live in London” is due for release on 8th June.  Why choose London to record it? Well London is the centre of music in Europe isn’t it, and …

I spoke to Sirenia composer and main man, Morten Veland to talk about the new album – Seventh life path.  Morten writes all the music and plays it, so I spoke to him about the writing process.  Hear what he had to say here….            

PlanetMosh sat down with Obey, winners of the 2015 final of the Crewe Metal 2 The Masses. Check out what they had to say right after securing their place on the New Blood Stage at this year’s Bloodstock Open Air Festival at Catton Hall.  

PlanetMosh‘s Dennis Jarman sat down with Bloodstock’s Simon Hall and Sharon Cooke, event organiser for the Crewe Metal 2 The Masses competition. Check out what they had to say about this year’s Metal 2 The Masses, Bloodstock and the Bloodstock Family.

Dennis Jarman of PlanetMosh sat down the the guys from Vardis last weekend. Check out the video below:        

Louise Swift for PlanetMosh interviews Bulletproof Rose just after they opened NLC/Rockin’ For The Children Festiva 2015, at The Maze, Nottingham on 2nd May 2015. Find out a bit more about the band’s history and what they have in the pipeline. Since this was recorded they have now been confirmed …